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Healthcare has become more affordable and accessible: Eco Survey

As such, out-of-pocket expenditure (OOPE) as a percentage of THE has come down from 64.2 per cent in FY14 to 47.1 per cent in FY20

Forgotten pandemic lessons? India's ambulance system needs urgent reforms

A recent report revealed that the focus of the Indian ambulance market, valued at $1.5 billion in 2022, still remains largely on patient transfer rather than critical emergency care

Lupin and Huons partner to bring novel dry eye treatment to Mexico

Cyclosporine Ophthalmic Nanoemulsion is a preservative-free treatment for dry eye syndrome and healing corneal ulcers

Pharma and healthcare sector seals $4.1 bn deals in Q2 2024: Report

The average deal size also saw a jump, rising from $9.7 million in Q1 calendar year 2024 to $74 million in Q2 2024

UnitedHealth beats Q2 profit estimates, raises Change Healthcare hack costs

UnitedHealth currently estimated the total 2024 impact from the hack to be between $1.90 to $2.05 per share. It had previously projected a hit of $1.15 to $1.35 per share

Union Budget 2024-25: Here are the key challenges in health care sector

Public healthcare expenditure is estimated at 2.1% of GDP as of FY23, which is lower than that of many developing nations

Laughter the best medicine in Japan: Local govt passes new health law

Explained: Japan's Yamagata prefecture's has introduced a new laughter ordinance aiming to promote better physical and mental health in the community

What are the neurological symptoms of Zika virus? Know the details

Zika virus typically results in mild symptoms like fever, rash, and joint pain, however, its neurological complications can be severe and lasting

Budget 2024: What does the healthcare sector expect from FM Sitharaman?

Union Budget 2024: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present the Budget in the Lok Sabha on July 23

Every 3rd Indian affected by fatty liver disease: Minister Jitendra Singh

Union Minister of Science and Technology launches the Indo-French Liver and Metabolic Disease Network to find India-specific interventions for metabolic disorders

Maharashtra govt to include dental treatments in state health scheme

Maharashtra Minister Tanaji Sawant on Monday said dental treatment will now be covered under the Pradhan Mantra Jan Aarogya and Mahatma Phule Jan Aarogya schemes. The state public health minister made the announcement while responding to a question from legislator Satyajeet Tambe in the state legislative council. This expansion broadens the coverage of the two schemes that provide a wide range of medical treatments free of cost at government-recognised hospitals. "Currently, 1,000 private and state-run hospitals are recognised under the schemes. With the latest decision, 900 more hospitals will be included. The expansion is expected to be completed by July 31," Sawant said. The state government is also working on developing an anti-fraud application to prevent hospitals from submitting bogus bills, he said.

Govt launches virtual systems for quality assessment in healthcare centres

The instant or 'tatkal' issuance of licences or registrations in select food businesses under the FSSAI was also a part of the health ministry's 100-day programme

HealthCare Global Enterprises acquires Andhra-based MGCHRI for Rs 414 cr

This move positions HCG as a leader in a highly attractive micro-market, benefiting from a high-quality primary catchment area and substantial secondary catchment from neighboring states

Free treatment to all aged above 70 yrs under Ayushman Bharat scheme: Prez

All citizens aged above 70 years will be provided free treatment under the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme, President Droupadi Murmu said on Thursday. The opening of 25,000 Jan Aushadhi Kendras in the country is also progressing at a fast pace, she said while addressing the joint sitting of Parliament. Under the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), free health services are being provided to 55 crore beneficiaries, Murmu said. "Further, the Government is going to take yet another decision in this area. Now all the elderly above 70 years of age will also be covered and get the benefit of free treatment under Ayushman Bharat Yojana," the President said. Today, India is emerging as a leader in every sector from IT to Tourism and from Health to Wellness, she stated. The AB-PMJAY, the largest publicly funded health insurance scheme in the world, aims to provide health cover of Rs 5 lakh per family per year for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation t

Intense heatwave: Three hospitals in Delhi record 45 heat-related deaths

The national capital has recorded at least 45 deaths due to suspected heat-related illnesses at Ram Manohar Lohia, Safdarjung and LNJP hospitals here, officials said on Thursday. Delhi has been battling searing heatwave conditions over the last few days. It got some relief on Thursday morning due to light rain. Hospitals in the city have seen a rise in the number of casualties and patients owing to heat stroke. Dr Ajay Chauhan, Professor of Medicine at Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, said that between May 27 and 9 am of June 19, the Centre-run hospital got 47 cases of heatstroke. In the next 24 hours, 26 heatstroke patients were brought to the hospital, the doctor said. He also said that between May 27 and 9 am of June 19, the hospital recorded 11 suspected deaths of heatstroke and in the next 24 hours seven such suspected deaths were reported. Presently 32 patients with heat-related illnesses are admitted at RML hospitals out of which 26 are either very sick or on ventilators, he ...

Nikon India aims for 10% growth in FY25, to expand healthcare business

Nikon India expects double-digit growth in India in the current fiscal year and aims to strengthen its imaging business with more launches and market expansion, top company officials said on Thursday. Currently, India contributes around 6 per cent of Nikon's imaging business globally, Nikon India Managing Director Sajjan Kumar said. Besides, Nikon is expanding its healthcare business in the Indian market, in which it operates in segments such as microscope solutions. The company has plans to expand this vertical, which currently contributes around 5 per cent of its business here, Kumar said. For the financial year 2024, Nikon India has reported a revenue of Rs 965 crore, said Kumar. When asked about the current financial year, Kumar told PTI:" we aiming for around Rs 1,060 crore revenue, with a 10 per cent growth". Currently, India is the fourth largest market for imaging products after the US, China, and Japan. "When it comes to imaging, we are contributing almost 6 per cent of

Most heatstroke deaths in Delhi involved comorbidities: Health minister

Delhi Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj on Thursday said of the 14 heat stroke patients who died here, almost all had comorbidities which exacerbated their condition. Bharadwaj inspected Madan Mohan Malviya Hospital, where he evaluated the treatment facilities and interacted with heat stroke patients. He also interacted with doctors, stressing the importance of preventive measures against heat-related illnesses and directed them to ensure the availability of all necessary amenities. "According to the information I received, about 310 heat stroke patients were admitted to the hospital in the recent past, out of which 112 patients have recovered and returned to their homes," the health minister said during the inspection, in a statement. "Of the 14 heat stroke patients who died, almost all of them already had some serious diseases like cancer or kidney disease, due to which their condition worsened and they died," he added. Bharadwaj said the Delhi government is keeping a close watc

Nepal bars sale of Indian antibiotic injection Biotax 1gm over health risk

Nepal's Department of Drug Administration said laboratory tests on batch F300460 of 'Biotax 1gm', manufactured by Zydus Healthcare Ltd, indicated non-compliance with production standards

NHM helped increase central govt's spending on healthcare: CSEP-CPR study

Researchers add that this was largely due to the launch and subsequent expansion of spending on NHM in the first eight years

Health insurance reforms, exotic fruit diet: Top personal finance stories

This week we tell you about the changes in health insurance subscription and the health benefits of pricey fruits