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Ayushman Bharat card distribution begins in Delhi: Here's how to apply

Delhi becomes the 35th state/UT to implement the AB PM-JAY, a scheme launched in 2018, which focus on providing healthcare access to poor and vulnerable families

Registration for Ayushman Bharat Scheme to start from today: Delhi minister

This government-backed health insurance scheme provides financial protection to economically weaker sections, covering hospitalisation costs up to Rs 5 lakhs per family annually

Homeopathy linked to fewer side effects than allopathy, ayurveda: Survey

World Homeopathy Day: LocalCircles survey finds only 24 per cent of homeopathy users experienced side effects compared to 51 per cent for allopathy

Meghan Markle opens up about postpartum preeclampsia: What is it?

"It's so rare, and so scary," said Meghan Markle as she shared about her postpartum challenges on her new podcast

Tahira Kashyap's cancer relapse: Why it returns after years of remission

Writer and filmmaker Tahira Kashyap revealed her breast cancer has recurred seven years after remission, prompting questions about recurrence, symptoms, and treatment

Beyond weight loss: Can Ozempic sharpen your brain, cut dementia risk?

Weight loss drugs like Ozempic gained popularity for managing obesity, diabetes, and related chronic conditions, a new study says it may also help prevent cognitive decline

India's leading hospitals line up expansion plans with 34,000 new beds

Leading chains plan a Rs 40K crore infra revival to close capacity gap over next 3-5 years

Narayana launches 'Aarogyam' to offer quick health checks for youth

The wellness initiative offers a streamlined 90-minute health check-up powered by advanced diagnostic tools

'Symptom-free isn't disease-free': Apollo report reveals hidden epidemic

he report zeroes in on three pressing public health challenges: the rise of fatty liver disease, deteriorating health among post-menopausal women, and escalating obesity

Allow advance power of attorney for mentally incapacitated individuals

Clearly define the authority of the PoA holder, which should get activated upon confirmation of mental incapacitation by an independent medical panel

Delhi govt inks MoU with Centre to roll out Ayushman Bharat scheme

In a move towards expanding people's access to healthcare in the national capital, the BJP-led Delhi government inked a MoU with the Centre on Saturday to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) in the city. With this, Delhi has become the 35th state/Union Territory to implement the health insurance scheme. West Bengal is now the only state which has not implemented the scheme. The Ayushman Bharat scheme provides free and cashless treatment for 1,961 medical procedures across 27 specialities, covering the costs of medicines, diagnostic services, hospitalisation, ICU care, surgeries and more. Under it, eligible families in Delhi will receive an annual health coverage of up to Rs 10 lakh -- Rs 5 lakh from the Centre and the same amount as a top-up from the Delhi government. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed between the Delhi government and the National Health Authority in the presence of Union Health Minister J P Nadda, and Delhi Chief

Emcure arm Tillomed acquires Manx Pharma portfolio for Rs 218.67 cr

The deal includes the purchase of product dossiers, marketing authorisations, intellectual property, and inventory

Shark Tank Dreams? Here’s How to Fulfil them!

How do you impress the Sharks and build a standout brand? CEO of Good Monk, Amarpreet Singh Anand, shares sharp insights in this episode of Manager’s Mantra.

China trials test virus-based cancer therapy as alternative to chemo

These low-cost, high-impact virus therapies are showing promise in clinical trials in China

Cancer, neonatal care, and genetic disorders dominate crowdfunding in India

CarePal, the parent company of Impact Guru, in its State of Cancer Fundraising Report 2024, revealed that the top 100 cancer campaigns on Impact Guru in FY24 raised an average of Rs 10 lakh each

CDSCO issues revised risk classification list for cardiovascular devices

Industry stakeholders asked to submit feedback to draft list by April 30

Accelerating growth: Progress in India's biotech sector looks promising

According to the report, titled "India Bioeconomy Report 2025", the bioeconomy sector witnessed a 16-fold expansion in the past decade, from $10 billion in 2014 to $165.7 billion in 2024

Gennova Biopharma partners with CEPI to develop mRNA Nipah vaccine

Nipah virus, a highly lethal pathogen belonging to the Paramyxovirus family, has caused multiple outbreaks in South and Southeast Asia over the past two decades

LuNGS Alliance to enhance access to tailored cancer therapies in India

The programme aims to enhance access to targeted cancer therapies by identifying actionable genetic mutations in lung cancer patients

Modi govt uplifted India's health infrastructure, says Amit Shah in Hisar

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that the Narendra Modi government, over the past decade, has uplifted India's health infrastructure by taking a holistic approach to improve the health sector across the entire country. Shah stated that the health infrastructure has been improved from the primary to tertiary level. He was addressing a gathering after unveiling a statue of Maharaja Agrasen at the Maharaja Agrasen Medical College campus in Agroha here. On the occasion, he also inaugurated the newly built ICU and laid the foundation stone for the postgraduate hostel. Shah highlighted several initiatives of the Narendra Modi government taken in various fields. He mentioned that 25 crore people have been lifted out of poverty during the Modi government's tenure. Four crore houses have been built for the poor, providing shelter to 20 crore people, Shah said. He also discussed the Central government's provision of free food grains to over 81 crore beneficiaries under the Pradh