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NATHEALTH asks govt to address gaps in healthcare in upcoming Budget

Healthcare industry body NATHEALTH has asked the government to address systemic gaps such as acute shortage of medical specialists, escalating cancer care costs, and inadequate hospital infrastructure to meet the demands of a growing population in the upcoming union Budget. In its pre-Budget recommendations, NATHEALTH sought increasing budgetary allocations of the healthcare sector to over 2.5 per cent of GDP and asked Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman to address the growing burden of communicable and non-communicable diseases, compounded by long standing challenges. "The upcoming Union Budget offers an unprecedented chance to address systemic gaps such as the acute shortage of medical specialists, escalating cancer care costs, and inadequate hospital infrastructure to meet the demands of a growing population," NATHEALTH President Abhay Soi said in a statement. Soi, who is also the Chairman & Managing Director of Max Healthcare Institute Ltd, further said, "Expanding hospital ...

Action likely against AbbVie executive who signed self-declaration

Pharma cos and docs say medical conferences have declined since March after UCPMP was notified

MultiPlan Corp signs agreement with creditors to refinance $4.5 bn debt

Holders of about 78 per cent of various bonds and term loans have agreed to the deal, which targets debt due between 2026 and 2028

Luigi Mangione to face state charges in death of UnitedHealthcare CEO

The man accused of fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare is expected to be arraigned in a Manhattan court Monday on murder and terror charges in a state case that will run parallel to his federal prosecution. Luigi Mangione, 26, was formally charged last week by the Manhattan district attorney with multiple counts of murder, including murder as an act of terrorism. His initial appearance in New York State Supreme Court was preempted by federal prosecutors bringing their own charges over the shooting. The federal charges could carry the possibility of the death penalty, while the maximum sentence for the state charges are life in prison without parole. Prosecutors have said the two cases will proceed on parallel tracks, with the state charges expected to go to trial first. Authorities say Mangione gunned down Brian Thompson as he was walking to an investor conference in midtown Manhattan on the morning of Dec 4. Mangione was arrested in a Pennsylvania McDonald's after a five-

Healthcare industry faces rising cybersecurity threats: Seqrite report

Malware detections in the healthcare sector were dominated by Trojans, which accounted for 43.38 per cent of all threats

Govt staff can get reimbursement for emergency help at non-CGHS hospitals

Delhi High Court clarifies rules after petitioner says she could not locate a hospital empanelled under the CGHS scheme for emergency surgery

Luigi Mangione indicted for first-degree murder in UnitedHealth CEO's death

Mangione was indicted on one count of first-degree murder, two counts of second-degree murder, seven counts of criminal possession of a weapon, and one count of possessing a forged driver's license

UAE healthcare sets global standards in preventive medicine: M42 CEO

He added that M42 stands out for its commitment to accelerating the shift from traditional treatment methodologies to a proactive, prevention-focused model

Digital upskilling of ASHAs vital for transforming rural healthcare: Expert

The digital empowerment and upskilling of ASHAs, who are India's frontline health workers, can be pivotal in transforming the country's rural healthcare, according to an expert. Recruited under the National Health Mission launched in 2013, the Accredited Social Health Activists (ASHAs) create awareness in the community by educating and promoting healthy practices, and helping people access services. Elsevier, a Dutch publisher and disseminator of scientific, technical and medical information, including over 2,900 journals such as 'The Lancet', collaborated with the Union government in 2022 on a digital health pilot project titled 'Digital Innovations & Interventions for Sustainable HealthTech Action', or 'DIISHA'. Speaking to PTI, Shanker Kaul, Managing Director, Health Solutions-India, Elsevier, said, "If we are able to digitally empower ASHA workers, upskill, recognise and reward them, then a large part of task-shifting can happen where ultimately, that primary-level screening ..

Inventurus Knowledge Solutions' IPO subscribed 2.65 times on Day Two

The initial share sale of Inventurus Knowledge Solutions Ltd, which provides healthcare support services, received 2.65 times subscription on the second day of bidding on Friday. The Rs 2,498-crore initial public offer (IPO) received bids for 2,74,86,778 shares against 1,03,66,780 shares on offer, according to NSE data. The Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) category got subscribed 4.24 times while the portion for non-institutional investors fetched 3.13 times subscription. Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) part attracted 1.89 times subscription. Inventurus Knowledge Solutions Ltd has collected Rs 1,120 crore from anchor investors. The IPO will conclude on December 16. The price band for the offer is Rs 1,265-1,329 per share. The company's IPO is entirely an Offer For Sale (OFS) of 1.88 crore equity shares by promoters and individual shareholders, with no fresh issue component. Since the issue is completely an OFS, the company will not receive any proceeds from the IPO and th

Rekha Jhunjhunwala-backed IKS Health sets IPO price band at Rs 1,265-1,329

With the IPO, the company aims to provide an opportunity for investors to participate in one of the fastest-growing niches in the US healthcare sector

Himachal govt mulls including health education in school curricula

The Himachal Pradesh government is contemplating the inclusion of health education in school curricula to create awareness from an early age, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu said on Saturday. "The health sector remains a top priority for the state government and several reforms are being implemented to improve the system," Sukhu said. The chief minister underwent tuberculosis (TB) screening via a portable X-ray machine at a function organised as part of the launch of the 100-day TB elimination campaign (Ni-Kshay Abhiyan). The campaign is a significant step towards making Himachal Pradesh TB-free. It aims to ensure timely identification of TB cases, effective treatment and increased awareness within communities, a statement cited Sukhu as saying. The campaign will be conducted in all districts, with a special focus on vulnerable and marginalised groups, Sukhu said and appealed for active participation in the Ni-Kshay camps. The 100-day TB elimination campaign, inaugurated on

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