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Metropolis Healthcare acquires Kolhapur-based pathlab chain for ₹17 crore

Metropolis added that the move is expected to enhance productivity and drive overall profitability across its network of laboratories operating in the region

Gut health myths busted: Probiotics, kombucha & detox kits explained

Are probiotics, kombucha, and detox kits really good for your gut? In this episode of our fact-check series, doctors bust the biggest gut health myths.

More speed, accuracy: AI a booster shot for hospitals, diagnostic companies

Hospital chains like Apollo and Aster lead the way as AI boosts accuracy, cuts costs, and transforms patient outcomes

Medical device makers ask for extending ITC on services, capital goods

Industry body Aimed says proposed balanced reforms could help reduce healthcare costs for consumers

Medicover Hospitals to launch IPO in 2026, says CMD Anil Krishna

Medicover Hospitals, a city-based super-specialty healthcare chain, is planning to go for an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in 2026 to support its expansion of infrastructure and reduction of debt burden. Medicover on Monday announced significant expansion plans in Telangana with the addition of two new multi-specialty hospitals here, a press release said. Speaking at a media interaction, Dr Anil Krishna, Chairman and Managing Director, Medicover Hospitals, said the group has set a turnover target of Rs 2,000 crore for the current financial year. The expansion includes exploring key markets outside the Telugu states, particularly Bengaluru and Pune and increasing Medicover's overall capacity to around 6,400 beds across India, he added.

Pharma, medtech bodies seek transition time and simpler refunds

Industry bodies asked the govt for a three-month transition period, use of old packaging, and a simpler GST refund mechanism to avoid supply chain disruptions in healthcare

Hospitals may raise IT innovation spend by 20-25% amid AI boost: Report

CII-EY survey finds AI, automation, and data-led tools driving hospital tech investments despite challenges in integration and workforce readiness

Somerset may close third healthcare fund worth $250 mn by October

The final close is expected next month, with the fund on track to potentially exceed its target.

Parl panel asks Centre to decentralise PMJAY to address accessibility gaps

Panel recommends strengthening existing school and college-based health education programmes on nutrition, fitness, and mental well-being

Think anaemia is just about iron? Think again. | #FactCheckFriday #health #anaemia

Anaemia is one of India’s most misunderstood health issues. It’s not just about iron. It affects men too. And popping iron pills blindly? Could backfire.

Anlon Healthcare IPO subscribed 3.30 times on Day 2 of share sale

The initial public offer of Anlon Healthcare Ltd got subscribed 3.30 times on the second day of share sale on Thursday. The Rs 121-crore IPO received bids for 4,39,34,124 shares against 1,33,00,000 shares on offer, according to data available with the NSE. Retail Individual Investors (RIIs) part fetched 22.32 times subscription. The quota for non-institutional investors received 2.09 times subscription and Qualified Institutional Buyers (QIBs) part got subscribed 1.01 times. The initial public offer (IPO) has a fresh issue of aggregating up to 1.33 crore shares. Price range for the offer is fixed at Rs 86-91 per share. Interactive Financial Services Ltd is the book-running lead manager to the offer.

SMA, rare disease treatment add to Kerala health model success story

SMA is a rare, inherited genetic disease that affects the motor neurons in the spinal cord, causing progressive muscle weakness and wasting

UGC bars distance, online courses in psychology, nutrition, healthcare

The University Grants Commission (UGC) has directed all higher education institutions to stop offering programmes in healthcare and allied disciplines, including psychology and nutrition through Open and Distance Learning or online mode from the 2025 academic session, according to officials. The ban applies to courses under the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions (NCAHP) Act, 2021. These include psychology, microbiology, food and nutrition science, biotechnology, clinical nutrition and dietetics. "No higher educational institutions (HEIs) shall be permitted to offer any allied and healthcare programmes covered in NC??? Act, 2021, including psychology as specialisation under Open and Distance Learning and online mode, from the academic session July-August, 2025 and onwards. Any recognition already granted to HEIs for offering such programmes for the academic session July-August 2025 and onwards shall be withdrawn by the UGC," UGC secretary Manish Joshi said. "In

15K hospitals to suspend cashless services for Bajaj Allianz policyholders

Hospital body AHPI issues notice to Care Health Insurance, citing low rates and heavy deductions as the reason behind the move

Remembering Lord Swraj Paul: A legacy of resilience, leadership, generosity

Lord Swraj Paul's life and contributions defined resilience and leadership. From building the Caparo Group to supporting education and healthcare, his legacy endures

Big opportunity to grow in US market: IKS Health CFO Nithya Balasubramanian

Rakesh Jhunjhunwala-backed IKS Health sees significant opportunity in the US healthcare market, as the government pushes reforms aimed at reducing soaring healthcare costs

Can doctors take your organs if you’re in a coma? Organ donation myths busted

Think organ donation is risky? That your religion doesn’t allow it? Or that doctors won’t save you if you’re a registered donor? These are some of the biggest myths stopping people from saving lives.

Nova Fertility Clinic to use AI for greater precision in embryo selection

Nova Fertility Clinic here on Thursday announced plans to integrate Artificial Intelligence into its IVF labs to improve precision in embryo selection, a critical aspect of fertility treatment. Improved precision can also reduce the number of embryos needed for transfer, addressing ethical concerns related to multiple pregnancies, said Shobhit Agarwal, CEO of Nova Fertility Clinic. According to a press release, the chain is partnering with South Korea's AI technology firm Kai Health to implement Vita Embryo, an AI-based embryo assessment system. Hyejun Lee, CEO of Kai Health, said, Our research indicates that AI intervention increases the precision of embryo selection by 12 per cent. Vita Embryo will be rolled out across 120 Nova Fertility Clinics in 65 cities, the release added.

Healthcare IT firm Availity to triple India tech staff by 2026 end

The company will widen its Bengaluru capability centre, targeting headcount growth to 400 from 250 by end-2025

Fortis expands UP footprint, signs O&M deal for 550-bed hospital in Lucknow

Fortis Healthcare has partnered with Ekana Group to manage a 550-bed greenfield hospital in Lucknow, expanding its Uttar Pradesh presence alongside its Noida and Greater Noida units