Healthcare & Life Sciences
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Weekly Brief — Healthcare & Life Sciences
India Health & Pharma: The "Stack 2.0" and Pricing Reset
This report covers healthcare and pharmaceutical policy updates from June 30, 2026, to July 7, 2026. Findings focus on the launch of India's new digital health architecture and significant industry-friendly amendments to drug pricing regulations.
Key Statistics
| 93 Crore | 104 Crore | 16,912 |
|---|---|---|
| ABHA accounts created as of July 6, 2026 | Digital health records linked to the ABDM ecosystem | Operational Jan Aushadhi Kendras providing affordable drugs |
Weekly Executive Summary
- Digital Public Infrastructure Upgrade: The National Health Authority (NHA) launched "Stack 2.0," transitioning the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) to a network-centric model through the Unified Health Interface (UHI) 2.0 (Ref).
- Drug Pricing Reform: The Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers notified the Drugs (Prices Control) Amendment Order, 2026, introducing flexibility in ceiling prices and limiting manufacturer liability for retail-level overcharging (Ref).
- AI-Driven Access: Uni…
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