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Max Health gross revenue at lifetime high in Q2FY23 on improved occupancy

International patient revenues up 16% during quarter, 110% of pre-Covid average; PAT grows 29% on like-to-like basis

Healthcare services received at home are GST exempt, rules Kerala authority

It cites government note saying healthcare services provided by clinical establishments or authorised medical practitioners would not attract GST

Temporary Covid-19 centres getting dismantled amid signs pandemic is ending

About 92% of cases in India are said to be having mild disease. In only 5.8% of cases oxygen therapy is required, intensive care in only 1.7% cases

What is keeping analysts upbeat on hospital stocks?

Several hospital players are on an expansion spree, as things are getting better for them after the Covid lull. Will the aggressive expansion cycle help the sector achieve sustainable growth ahead?

Nasal vaccines for Covid-19: How do they work and what are their benefits?

The Drugs Controller General of India (DCGI), on Tuesday, approved Bharat Biotech's anti-covid vaccine for emergency use. It is the first such vaccine in the country

Drones in healthcare: Delivering vaccines to life-saving drugs sustainably

State governments, as well as e-commerce players, are taking initiatives to launch healthcare services through drones into remote areas

GIC, Capital Group buy KKR's entire stake in Max Health; stock surges 10%

KKR sold the entire 26.8% stake worth Rs 9,400 cr as part of its exit strategy

What is Chikungunya? Symptoms, treatment, prevention, and other details

Death from chikungunya is rare but it can cause severe health issues in some people. Here are more details about the illness, its symptoms, and prevention methods

Half of India's states do not have a district hospital in each district

Delhi and Kerala have 3 district hospitals per district; Uttar Pradesh has two. Telangana has one hospital for five districts

India considering to develop monkeypox vaccine; SII CEO says no rush

While 3 cases have been reported from Kerala, one was reported in the national capital. India has now started discussions with vaccine makers to develop a monkeypox vaccine

Bharat Biotech, ExcellGene consortium to develop variant-proof Covid vax

The consortium is developing or designing a new vaccine concept that confers highly cross-reactive protection against numerous SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern

India's health disorder

Dismal realities about health care in the National Capital Region

India will require additional 1.3 bn sq ft healthcare space by 2030: CBRE

India will require an additional 1.3 billion square feet of healthcare space by 2030 to reach the global hospital beds-to-population average, according to CBRE. In its report 'The Evolving Indian Healthcare Ecosystem: What It Means for the Real Estate Sector', CBRE mentioned that the total number of beds available in India was 1.9 million in 2019, while the total area of healthcare space was 0.9 billion square feet. The consultant has projected that 2.9 million beds will be required by 2030 to reach the global average. The total additional area required to reach the global bed-to-population average would be 1.3 billion square feet by 2030. "India has one of the lowest bed-to-population ratios in the world, which is indicative of the infrastructure gap as well as the vast growth potential of this segment," CBRE South Asia said in a statement. The demand for quality healthcare has accelerated in tier II and III cities, it noted. Anshuman Magazine, Chairman & CEO - India, South-East

'Gennova will soon submit necessary data of mRNA Covid vaccine to DCGI'

The vaccine - GEMCOVAC-19 - is the country's first homegrown mRNA Covid- 19 vaccine and is seen as a game-changer for the healthcare industry.

Manipal HealthMap acquires Hyderabad-based Medcis PathLabs in all cash-deal

Through this acquisition, Manipal HealthMap will have access to additional 19 laboratories, including one NABL accredited central laboratory in Hyderabad.

Healthcare should be free for all: Delhi health minister Satyendar Jain

He said governments should take care of both the taxpayers and the ones who cannot afford quality healthcare

Gulf healthcare market saturated; opportunity lies in India: Azad Moopen

Azad Moopen in an interview said "We have already reached 27% of our YTD Ebitda from India, and we aim to gradually bring it up to 35-40% as we move forward"

As many kids die before their 5th birthday in UP as in Afghanistan: Report

Child mortality rates in several Indian states is similar to that of strife-torn countries

Healthcare in India: Miles to go ahead to realise the dream

The Covid pandemic has brought the inadequacies and pitfalls of Indias healthcare system to the light

Self-use Covid-19 testing kits to be available at stores for Rs 250

Mylab's kit gets ICMR nod; labs say this won't impact demand for RT-PCR tests