A case on clinical trials is scheduled to come up later this week before the Supreme Court. Clinical trials evoke high decibel reactions as patient advocacy groups seek more clarity in the manner these experiments are conducted. On its part, the pharmaceutical industry seeks a clear regulatory pathway so that bad elements are show up and are punished. The fortnight will see a conference in Mumbai to take note of developments in clinical research in the country.

This fortnight also will see “Difficult Dialogues”, a conference in Goa focussed on the theme, “Is India’s Health a Grand Challenge?” India's spend on public health is a fraction of what other developing countries allocate.

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