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India's health at a sugar tipping point, 50% see glucose imbalance

According to a report by diagnostic service provider Thyrocare, 49.43 per cent of the tested population in India exhibited abnormal blood glucose levels

PB Fintech board approves incorporation of a healthcare subsidiary

The company along with its nominee(s) will initially subscribe to 50,000 equity shares at face value of Rs 10 each

Bajaj Finserv Health aims to break even by FY27, says CEO Devang Mody

Bajaj Finserv Health has a network of over 1,00,000 hospitals and 80,000 doctors

Painkillers, anti-infective drugs fail quality tests most in 2024: CDSCO

While the apex drug regulator does not mention the brand names, it flagged several formulations and drug combinations in its drug alerts

PE-VC investments in India's healthcare sector fall in 2024, shows data

Experts feel that the sector will continue to attract $5-6 bn private capital annually

Centre declares snakebites 'notifiable disease', mandates to report cases

The Centre has urged all states to make snakebite cases and deaths a "notifiable disease" under relevant provisions of the State Public Health Act or other applicable legislation making it mandatory for all government and private health facilities (including medical colleges) to report all suspected, probable snakebite cases and deaths. Snakebites are an issue of public health concern and in certain cases, they cause mortality, morbidity and disability, Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava said in a letter. The farmers, tribal population etc. are at higher risk. In order to address the issue of snakebite, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, has launched the "National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NAPSE) from India by 2030" in consultation with relevant ministries and stakeholders, Srivastava mentioned. The objective of the action plan is to halve the snakebite related deaths by the year 2030, she underlined. The p

Hospital infrastructure: Architecture, the new doctor in the recovery room

From skylights to healing gardens, hospitals are embracing design elements that accelerate healing and enhance patient well-being

Aster DM Healthcare to acquire remaining 13% stake in Aster Aadhar Hospital

The 254-bed Aster Adhaar Hospital in Kolhapur has received NABH (National Accreditation Board for Hospitals and Healthcare Providers) accreditation

Aster DM Healthcare to acquire remaining 13% stake in Prerana Hospital

Aster DM Healthcare on Wednesday said it has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 13 per cent stake in Prerana Hospital Ltd. Aster DM Healthcare had previously held 87 per cent stake in Prerana Hospital Ltd which owns 254-bedded 'Aster Adhaar Hospital' at Kolhapur in Maharashtra. "The transaction will be completed in two tranches and the indicative time period for completion of the acquisition is December 31, 2025," the company said in a statement. The consideration for the acquisition will be determined based on an independent valuation report in accordance with applicable laws, the company said in a regulatory filing. The complete acquisition of Prerana Hospital Ltd marks a significant milestone for Aster DM Healthcare in its continued growth and diversification strategy, the company said. "The complete acquisition aligns perfectly with our strategic goals to consolidate our presence in Western India. The expansion will also further build our customer base and deli

Orchid Pharma to collaborate with hospital body CAHO to counter AMR

The collaboration aims to tackle AMR in India by focusing on tier 2 and tier 3 cities, bridging the gap between awareness and action, and ensuring sustainable AMR interventions

Disease outbreaks are inevitable, but pandemics can be prevented: Ganapathi

Speaking at the Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024, themed 'Unbound,' Ganapathi stressed the importance of remaining grounded in today's challenges to ensure vigilance and responsiveness in decision-making

Providing cheap, quality medical facilities states' priority: Rajasthan CM

Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Tuesday said providing cheap, accessible and quality medical facilities to the people of the state is the priority of the state government. He instructed officials to ensure all the budgetary announcements related to the health sector should be completed at a fast pace with an effective action plan to realise the 'Apno Swasth Rajasthan' concept. Sharma was chairing a review meeting of the Medical and Health Department in the Chief Minister's Office on Tuesday. Medical and Health Minister Gajendra Singh Khinvsar was also present in the meeting. He informed the chief minister that the process of recruitment on about 48,000 posts by the Medical and Health Department is going on at mission mode and so far appointment have been made on about 8000 posts. Chief Minister Sharma said that to provide quality health services in small cities and towns, the state government has decided to build Ayushman Model CHCs across the state. The chief minister said th

Separate law for offences against health care professionals not needed: NTF

A separate central law to deal with offences against health care professionals is not required as the state laws have adequate provisions to address day-to-day minor offences and serious ones can be addressed by the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, the National Task Force (NTF) has recommended. The NTF was constituted by the Supreme Court on August 20 to formulate a protocol for ensuring safety and security of medical professionals in wake of the rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. In a slew of recommendations made in its report, the NTF said 24 states have already enacted laws to address violence against health care professionals, whereby the terms "health care institutions" and "medical professionals" have also been defined. It said two more states have already introduced their Bills in this regard. The recommendations said most of the state laws cover minor offences and prescribe punishment for them and the major

Treatment worth Rs 9 cr authorised for 4,800 elderly under AB PM-JAY: Govt

More than 10 lakh senior citizens aged 70 years and above have enrolled for the newly-launched Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, enabling them to access free healthcare benefits under the expanded Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). Since the launch of the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card, treatment worth more than Rs 9 crore have been authorised, benefiting more than 4,800 elderly citizens aged 70 years and above, including over 1,400 women, the health ministry said in a statement. These treatments cover a range of conditions, including coronary angioplasty, hip fractures/replacement, gallbladder removal, cataract surgery, prostate resection, and stroke, among others. The enrolments come within three weeks after Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out the cards on October 29, the statement said. Females account for around four lakh enrolments under the scheme.

Ongoing military exercise VINBAX-24 at Ambala to boost Indo-Vietnam ties

The 5th Edition of "VINBAX 2024" is being conducted from November 4 to 23 at Ambala and Chandimandir

Govt to cover medical expenses for the needy: UP CM at Gorakhpur event

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday said all expenses of individuals seeking financial aid for treatment for serious illnesses will be covered so they can get care at top hospitals. He attended a 'Janata Darshan' programme in Gorakhpur today. Before departing for the Jharkhand Assembly election campaign in Mirzapur, he met around 150 people at the programme organised at the Gorakhpur Temple, an official statement said. Adityanath instructed officials to expedite the process of issuing Ayushman cards to those who don't have it and require financial assistance, it said. Adequate funds will be provided from the Chief Minister's Discretionary Fund to assist every eligible individual, he said. Adityanath emphasised that no one should feel anxious, as all problems would be addressed with the utmost seriousness and sensitivity, the statement added. He further directed officials to take swift action to resolve public grievances and warned against any negligence on thei

Efforts on to make healthcare future ready : NITI Aayog member V K Paul

NITI Aayog member V K Paul on Tuesday said the government is committed to fully re-energising the primary healthcare sector to make it future ready. Addressing the FICCI HEAL 2024' conference, Paul said a 'Viksit Bharat' also means a USD 32 trillion economy along with a rise in per capita income to USD 18,000 from the current USD 2,500. "We are not just running a scheme but are building the entire primary healthcare system which will be future ready and will serve our nation's journey to Viksit Bharat by 2047," he said. Paul said the health sector will be the base for this journey and it should try to outshine other sectors, he added. Highlighting the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare sector, Paul said the government is ensuring that the new technologies are validated. "AI for health leadership belongs to India. We would like India to not only become the biggest consumer of AI for health but also biggest creator of AI for health, he said, urging the industry t

Apollo Hospitals to add 3,512 beds, invest Rs 6,100 crore in four years

The Mumbai hospital is expected to be operational in four years and is envisioned to redefine holistic health by integrating advanced diagnostic screening

SumeetSSG to invest Rs 1,600 cr in Maha; bags emergency med service project

Medical emergency service provider SumeetSSG on Wednesday said it will invest Rs 1,600 crore in Maharashtra, where it has bagged the mandate to implement a healthcare emergency service project. The Maharashtra Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) 108 Ambulance Project, aimed at introducing advanced ambulance fleet with specialised medical equipment for use during the critical "golden hour" of emergencies, will be rolled out across the state in five phases in the coming months, the company said. The 10 years long project is valued at Rs 14,000 crore and is being considered as a major investment in the state's healthcare infrastructure. Of the total planned investment of Rs 1,600 crore, as much as Rs 650 crore will go into acquiring new fleet to operate the services and Rs 100 crore in setting up over 180-seater round-the-clock advanced emergency response centres across the state. The remaining funds will be used for working capital and other purposes, Summit Salunke, Chief Executive ...

King Charles visits medical facility in Bengaluru for treatment: Report

Britain's King Charles paid a private visit to Bengaluru for wellness treatment at a sprawling integrative medical facility here, sources said on Wednesday. Accompanied by Queen Camilla, he stayed at the holistic health centre, known for rejuvenative treatment, including yoga and meditation sessions and therapies, near Whitefield here, an official said. This was not the King's first visit to the 'SOUKYA', International Holistic Centre at Samethanahalli. He celebrated his 71st birthday here in 2019. It is run by Dr Issac Mathai, who is among the few individuals from India invited to attend his coronation as the UK's King on May 6 last year. "The couple underwent therapeutic yoga, enjoyed a strictly vegetarian diet with eggs. They underwent rejuvenative treatment, which also included meditation and therapies," an official at the facility said. "The King received wellness treatment, including Ayurveda, Homeopathy and Naturopathy." It was like a typical day for them just like for any .