Sanket Koul
 "Sanket Koul")
Sanket Koul
Sanket Koul is a mass communication graduate with a PG diploma in English Journalism from IIMC Delhi. As a correspondent at Business Standard, he covers the pulse of the social sector, from industry and institutional developments, to the government's latest moves in education, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and medical devices sectors.
Sanket Koul is a mass communication graduate with a PG diploma in English Journalism from IIMC Delhi. As a correspondent at Business Standard, he covers the pulse of the social sector, from industry and institutional developments, to the government's latest moves in education, healthcare, pharmaceuticals and medical devices sectors.
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Apollo Health targets high-end customers with new 'boutique' hospitals
According to Apollo's Q1FY2024 results, both Spectre and Cradle Royale showed a combined in-patient Average Revenue Per Patient of Rs 2.12 lakh
 "Apollo Health targets high-end customers with new 'boutique' hospitals")
IOC apex body accepts a proposal to include cricket in the 2028 Olympics
The ICC, in its presentation to LA 2028 organisers, had presented a six-team format in both men's and women's categories. All games are to be played in the T20 International format
 "IOC apex body accepts a proposal to include cricket in the 2028 Olympics")
Experts criticise proposal to tag nicotine therapy as prescription drugs
It may hinder accessibility for smokers attempting to quit, they say
 "Experts criticise proposal to tag nicotine therapy as prescription drugs")
Israel crisis unlikely to have impact on pharma trade: Industry Experts
Pharmaceutical exports from India to Israel in FY 2020-21 amounted to $32.5 million, which represents only a minor segment of India's overall pharma exports
 "Israel crisis unlikely to have impact on pharma trade: Industry Experts")
Digital OPD scheme sees over 10 million registrations since inception
UP, Karnataka top list for registrations, 3 AIIMS in top-30 implementers
 "Digital OPD scheme sees over 10 million registrations since inception")
ICMR sets ball rolling on transporting medical supplies by drones
The six-month project by ICMR entails regular deliveries to support healthcare facilities in three areas: Yaddari Bhuvanagiri district (Telangana), Manipal (Karnataka), and Lahaul (Himachal Pradesh)
 "ICMR sets ball rolling on transporting medical supplies by drones")
Medical devices lobby seeks 6-mth extension to come under licencing regime
Medical devices are divided into four classes, based on the level of risk they pose
 "Medical devices lobby seeks 6-mth extension to come under licencing regime")
Schedule M likely to be revised to bring it closer to WHO standards
The draft rules, still under consideration, include provisions to strengthen quality control and the safety of drugs manufactured in India
 "Schedule M likely to be revised to bring it closer to WHO standards")
Govt rolls out Rs 5,000 cr scheme for innovation in pharma, medtech
The PRIP scheme has two main components - the first one would focus on infrastructure building
 "Govt rolls out Rs 5,000 cr scheme for innovation in pharma, medtech")
More than 1.6 mn new PMJAY cards generated in Ayushman Bhava campaign
Inaugurated by President Droupadi Murmu on September 17, the Ayushman Bhava campaign is part of the Seva Pakhwada being organised by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
 "More than 1.6 mn new PMJAY cards generated in Ayushman Bhava campaign")
Govt to launch Ayushman Bhava health campaign on PM Modi's birthday
Mandaviya also announced the extension of another campaign, NiKshay Mitra 2.0, where citizens adopt TB patients at block and district levels
 "Govt to launch Ayushman Bhava health campaign on PM Modi's birthday")