Page 12 - Healthcare

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Q3FY25: Profit grows 35.4%, revenue soars 17.6%

Sequentially, the revenue from operations fell by 1.9 per cent, with net profit also falling by 20.9 per cent

IHH Healthcare's damages against Daiichi could reach $1.25 bn: Report

The report includes an analysis and quantification of the damages that NTK suffered based on three scenarios, IHH said

Sagility India gains 5%; investors laud Q3 results, BroadPath acquisition

Sagility India share price was locked in the 5-per cent upper circuit band at Rs 52.63 per share on Thursday

Kerala secures Rs 2,424 cr World Bank loan to strengthen healthcare system

The Kerala government on Wednesday approved the Kerala Health System Improvement Programme by availing a loan of Rs 2,424.28 crore from the World Bank. The state Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, which granted approval, decided to implement the project under the Programme for Results (P for R) model. According to a CMO release, the main objective of the programme is to ensure an excellent standard of living and life expectancy while helping the people of the state build a life free from preventable diseases, accidents, and premature deaths. "All interventions under the programme will focus on ensuring the welfare of the poor. The project aims to establish resilient healthcare systems that provide value-based healthcare while addressing the state's evolving demographic and epidemiological challenges," it said. The government said the project will also enhance coordination between various state departments to effectively respond to emerging threats, includin

Zydus Lifesciences Q3 results: Profit soars 29.6%, revenue grows 16.9%

The company's India business, comprising both formulations and consumer wellness divisions, contributed 38 per cent of consolidated revenue

Over 85 mn treatments availed under Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY: Govt tells RS

Over 8.5 crore treatments have been availed by the beneficiaries under Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) till January 31, 2025, Union Health Minister J P Nadda told the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday. Out of this, approximately 4.2 crore treatments were undertaken in government hospitals and 4.3 crore in private, Nadda said while responding to a question. All states and UTs across the country have on-boarded the scheme except for West Bengal and NCT of Delhi. The AB-PMJAY is a flagship scheme of the government which provides health cover of Rs 5 lakh per family annually for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation to approximately 55 crore beneficiaries corresponding to 12.37 crore families constituting economically vulnerable bottom 40 per cent of India's population. Recently, the scheme has been expanded to cover 6 crore senior citizens, 70 years and above, belonging to 4.5 crore families irrespective of their socio-economic status under AB-PMJAY with Vay .

Metropolis Healthcare, Roche team up to launch HPV DNA testing in India

"The HPV test will be rolled out on February 4 to coincide with World Cancer Day," an official with Metropolis said

Hub & spoke, PPPs likely to help manage 4,500 new daycare cancer beds

India has around 6000-7000 oncologists at the moment, adding 300 every yr

Budget 2025: Health care gets 9.78% boost, cancer treatment costs to drop

Customs Duty exemption for lifesaving drugs, more money for Ayushman Bharat

Budget: Execution at grassroots key to unlocking India's growth, future

The focus on promoting medical tourism under the "Heal in India" initiative is a noteworthy development to position the country as a global destination for medical care

Budget 2025: Social security, healthcare schemes to help 10 mn gig workers

Gig workers will also be provided with health insurance under the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, and this will benefit at least 10 million such workers, added the finance minister

Union Budget explained: How it could shake up your household expenses

From food and fuel to healthcare and energy, the Union Budget influences prices through subsidies, tax changes, and government spending

OOPE declines, school enrolments rise as social expenditure surges: Survey

Economic survey says India could attain WHO doctor availability norms of 1:1000 by 2030

Max Healthcare Q3 results: PAT drops 17.4% to Rs 289 cr, revenue up 40%

Hospital chain to set up 500 bed hospital in Thane on built-to-suit basis, focus on brownfield expansion

Piramal Pharma Q3 FY25 results: PAT falls 63% to Rs 3.6 cr, revenue up 12%

Sequentially, revenue from operations declined by 1.67 per cent, with PAT falling 83.7 per cent

Asian healthcare market to touch $5 trillion by 2030, says BCG report

Asia accounts for 22 per cent of global healthcare spending despite being home to 60 per cent of the global population

India, UK to enhance bilateral cooperation in healthcare, life sciences

India and the UK have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of healthcare and life sciences as strategic partners with strong links in the area, with a specific aim of strengthening collaboration in the health technology and innovation sectors. The Health and Life Sciences Partnership' signed by UK Health Secretary Wes Streeting in London on Thursday will cover a broad range of areas, including digitisation and innovation across the country's state-funded National Health Service (NHS). This will strengthen the UK's partnership of cooperation with India on healthcare innovation and health security, said the UK's Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). The memorandum of understanding (MoU), signed by Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda at the Delhi end, will also cover joint research, information sharing and cooperation through multilateral fora in areas such as antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The Health and Life Sciences agreement ...

Mankind Pharma Q3FY25 results: PAT falls 16.5%, revenue rises 24%

Mankind's revenue from operations rose to Rs 3,230 crore in Q3FY25, a 24 per cent Y-o-Y rise from Rs 2,607 crore reported in Q3FY24

Lilavati Hospital to invest Rs 800 crore in 300-bed cancer care institute

The Cancer Care Institute is expected to create 5,000-6,000 jobs, which will include roles for over 400 specialized doctors, healthcare professionals, and support staff

'Toxins, not infection': Union Min on mysterious deaths in J&K's Rajouri

Union minister Jitendra Singh ruled out infection in Rajouri deaths; toxins are suspected as the cause. Prohibitory orders have been imposed, with 17 fatalities reported in Badhaal village