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Govt should spend 2.5% of GDP on health sector, says FICCI panel chief

The Budget Session of Parliament will commence on July 22 and subject to exigencies of Government Business, the session may conclude on August 12

Culling, surveillance but no vaccine strategy to fight 'bird flu'

Experts said as India falls on the one of main pathways that migratory birds take to move between continents, its water bodies are always prone to the spread of influenza from birds

Rising focus: Budget push likely for social sector to lift rural demand

Bumper RBI dividend may help govt increase funding

From customer care to health, AI applied for practical use in daily life

Indian startups and researchers have over the years worked on the technology to build practical solutions

Centre limits self-declaration certificate for ads of food, health sectors

It also announced that the facility for uploading the certificate by advertisers/advertising agencies for TV and radio ads has been made operational on the Broadcast Seva Portal

HealthCare Global Enterprises acquires Andhra-based MGCHRI for Rs 414 cr

This move positions HCG as a leader in a highly attractive micro-market, benefiting from a high-quality primary catchment area and substantial secondary catchment from neighboring states

Budget 2024: Experts urge higher Ayushman rates, subsidised adult vaccines

Sources suggest that the government may expand the ambit of the Ayushman Bharat scheme to cover everyone over 70 years

Budget 2024: Boost for women through subsidies, health initiatives expected

During her Interim Budget 2024 speech this February, the Finance Minister had highlighted significant achievements and ongoing efforts for women empowerment

NHM helped increase central govt's spending on healthcare: CSEP-CPR study

Researchers add that this was largely due to the launch and subsequent expansion of spending on NHM in the first eight years

Cipla to invest additional 3 mn euro in mRNA technology company Ethris

The aim is to accelerate Cipla's entry into the mRNA space and deliver innovative mRNA-based therapies, particularly targeting respiratory treatments, to patients in emerging markets

Over 52% urban Indians availed of Ayush benefits, says Mospi survey

Ayush refers to the six Indian systems of medicines, namely Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa-Rigpa and Homeopathy are majorly prevalent in the country

Central govt funding spurs health spending by states, reveals CSEP study

According to the study, this finding suggests that greater resource transfers from the central government to states will spur health spending

Top Indian private hospital chains announce major expansion in FY25

Demand for healthcare is boosting average revenue per bed

Health ministry asks states to conduct regular fire-safety mock-drills

After the recent fire incident that claimed lives of infants in an East Delhi hospital, the Health Ministry has reiterated the need for strict adherence to fire safety norms in hospitals across India

Deepening presence in Tier-III may be Dr Lal PathLabs' growth pill

Manchanda highlights that the 'white-spaces' for them are going deeper in strong markets

Yatharth Hospitals Q4 result: Net profit up 121%, revenue rises 24%

The company also announced the commencement of operations at their newly acquired hospital in Faridabad, strengthening its presence in the Delhi NCR market

Metropolis Healthcare revenue up 17%, targets industry-leading growth

In Q4, the business-to-consumers (B2C) revenues grew by approximately 20 per cent Y-o-Y, and revenues from the Mumbai market also saw 20 per cent growth

Eris Lifesciences Q4 results: Net profit rises 8.41% to Rs 70.9 crore

On a sequential basis, the company exhibited a 13.2 per cent increase in revenue; however, the PAT declined by 30.96 per cent

JB Pharma aims to grow its revenue by 12-14% in the next two years

JB Pharma plans to maintain its presence in cardiology, focusing on hypertension, heart failure, and lipid-lowering treatments

Vulnerable population: Rising heat on public health infrastructure

Heat preparedness Measures for health care sector