Page 11 - Healthcare

On guard, to keep waves at bay: No rush to stockpile Covid vaccines

The virus may have lost its 'bite', but is still highly transmissible, as experts point out

What did Modi govt do for middle class? NDA shares 11-year report card

New report outlines middle-class gains under Modi govt in areas such as taxation, pensions, infrastructure, affordable healthcare, skill training, and digital access

10 Arthritis Myths Busted by Doctors | Fact-check Friday: What You Really Need to Know

Think arthritis only affects the elderly? Or that cracking your knuckles is to blame? On this Fact-check Friday, we bust 10 common myths about arthritis.

Telecom rings in highest FPI flows in May, shows Prime Infobase data

Stocks in the services and capital goods space attracted investments of ₹6,210 crore and ₹3,094 crore

Israel's RedC wants to turn donor cells into $50 shelf-ready blood

Although RedC has already produced small quantities of blood using this process, the real test will be whether it can scale up production, bring down costs, and secure regulatory clearances

Tata Memorial Centre ties up with Wipro GE to set up cancer research centre

Tata Memorial Centre has tied up with Wipro GE HealthCare Technologies Inc to establish a Cancer Research & Innovation Centre. The collaboration aims to strengthen clinical research and academic engagement activities with the establishment of a 'Joint Working Group' to determine key project areas and a collaboration roadmap for the next five years, Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) said in a statement. "The government is adopting a strategic, policy-driven approach to fight cancer with the establishment of daycare centres, expansion of cancer care ecosystem, promoting cancer screenings and awareness programmes. However, early detection, equitable access and preventive care remain a challenge," Tata Memorial Hospital Director CS Pramesh stated. With Wipro GE HealthCare, TMC aims to enhance clinical research and promote academic engagement to transform personalised cancer care for improved outcomes cancer care, he added. "With this partnership, we strengthen our commitment to connect ...

IIT Delhi, AIIMS sign MoU to establish centre to research AI in healthcare

The proposed Centre of Excellence will develop AI-based tools to support key national health programmes and operate as a Section 8 company under a ₹330 crore grant

Everything to know about Bharat Gen, the AI-based LLM for Indian languages

Backed by the Department of Science and Technology (DST), Bharat Gen brings together a consortium of top academic institutions, experts, and innovators

Healthcare site Practo aims to double international revenue in 3 years: CEO

The company, which achieved profitability in the March 2024 quarter, was valued at $418 million as of April 2022, according to data from market intelligence platform Tracxn

Practo expands to UAE, targets markets with large Indian diaspora

The health-tech platform begins operations in key UAE cities, aiming to serve the Indian diaspora and ensure seamless care across India and the Gulf

Private hospitals reinforce Covid-19 readiness amid mild case uptick

Hospitals across India reinstate early-pandemic protocols and bolster isolation facilities as active COVID cases rise, though most remain mild and manageable

IHH subsidiary seeks Rs 11,800 cr damages from Daiichi over Fortis deal

IHH arm NTK raises damages claim against Daiichi Sankyo to Rs 11,800 crore, alleging obstruction of Fortis Healthcare acquisition via stalled open offer

Bhutani Infra, Yashoda Hospitals in ₹1,000 cr JV for Noida project

Fully AI-integrated project in Greater Noida

Covid-19 spike in Hong Kong, Singapore not yet a concern for India: Experts

Doctors advise calm as India sees just 58 new Covid-19 cases amid a rise in HK and Singapore; experts highlight low hospitalisation and no serious strain currently

Beyond the aid recipient: India's strategic shift in its Africa engagement

All the essays focus attention on two compelling trends - development for Africa and development by Africa

UnitedHealth CEO steps down; suspends 2025 outlook on higher medical costs

UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down for personal reasons and the nation's largest health insurer suspended its full-year financial outlook due to higher-than-expected medical costs. UnitedHealth said Tuesday that Chairman Stephen Hemsley will become CEO, effective immediately. Hemsley was UnitedHealth Group CEO from 2006 to 2017. He will remain chairman of the company's board. Witty will serve as a senior adviser to Hemsley. UnitedHealth said that it suspended its 2025 outlook as medical costs of many Medicare Advantage beneficiaries new to UnitedHealthcare were higher than expected. UnitedHealth anticipates returning to growth next year.

Medtech industry seeks FTA advisory board to counter non-tariff barriers

Industry groups want a joint FTA advisory body to address regulatory hurdles and dumping risks as India negotiates trade deals with the US, EU and UK

Policybazaar parent PB Fintech's new India hospital venture raises $218 mn

The venture, PB Health, will use the funds to set up four to five hospitals in and around New Delhi by 2027

The Good Bug raises ₹100 crore to scale gut health R&D and reach

The Good Bug secures ₹100 crore in a round led by Susquehanna Asia VC with Fireside Ventures to expand R&D, marketing, distribution and hire across functions

Thailand reports anthrax outbreak after rare death: What you should know

Anthrax outbreak in Thailand prompts public health alert after first fatality in 30 years, with 98 under surveillance and 636 receiving antibiotics as precautionary treatment