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Kashmir-based virologist finds outbreak of Rift Valley Fever in human cells

Kashmir based virologist has discovered the latest outbreak of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) virus in human cells, according to media reports

Drugs running out, surgeries cancelled as Sri Lanka's health system buckles

The lack of foreign exchange has left President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's government unable to import essentials including medicines and fueL

Data story: India reports 1,150 cases; death toll rises to 521,656

India has so far administered 1,855,507,496 vaccine doses. That is 4311.7 per cent of its total caseload, and 132.28 per cent of its population

Global Covid caseload tops 497.2 million; deaths surge to over 6.17 mn

The global coronavirus caseload has topped 497.2 million, while the deaths have surged to more than 6.17 million and vaccinations to over 11.08 billion, according to Johns Hopkins University.

Two out of three employees in India prioritise health over work: Survey

Microsoft's Work Trend Index findings reveal that 70 per cent of Gen Zs and Millennials in India are somewhat or extremely likely to consider changing employers this year

Data story: India reports 1,109 new cases; death toll rises to 521,573

India has so far administered 1,853,888,663 vaccine doses. That is 4308.05 per cent of its total caseload, and 132.17 per cent of its population

Employee wellness platform Nova Benefits aims to cover 10 mn lives by 2025

It works with over 250 companies and covers employers with teams as compact as 10 employees.

'Govt's focus on affordable healthcare ensured significant saving for poor'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the focus is on ensuring good quality and affordable healthcare to the country's citizens

Data story: India reports 1,033 new cases; death toll rises to 521,530

India has so far administered 1,852,072,469 vaccine doses. That is 4303.94 per cent of its total caseload, and 132.04 per cent of its population

Flipkart taps healthcare sector with brand new 'Flipkart Health+' app

The tech platform Flipkart enables access to genuine medicines and healthcare products, and services for millions of customers across the country.

Who needs high-cost doctors anyway?

The future of healthcare is in embracing a low-cost, hybrid model that uses doctors and technology in an efficient mix

Data story: India reports 795 new cases; death toll rises to 521,416

India has so far administered 1,848,733,081 vaccine doses. That is 4296.39 per cent of its total caseload, and 131.8 per cent of its population

Biden-Obama: White House reunion to celebrate healthcare reform

Obamacare sign-ups have increased under Biden's stewardship, and more generous taxpayer subsidies have cut costs for enrollees, albeit temporarily.

Data story: India reports 913 new cases; death toll rises to 521,358

India has so far administered 1,847,083,279 vaccine doses. That is 4292.64 per cent of its total caseload, and 131.68 per cent of its population

Data story: India reports 1,335 new cases; death toll rises to 521,181

India has so far administered 1,843,189,377 vaccine doses. That is 4283.91 per cent of its total caseload, and 131.4 per cent of its population

Data story: India reports fewer than 10,000 new cases in past 7 days

India has so far administered 1,840,655,005 vaccine doses. That is 4278.16 per cent of its total caseload, and 131.22 per cent of its population

Huge gaps exist in Bihar's medical facilities, says CAG report

Bihar has 38 districts and nine of them, including Patna, do not have blood banks

Data story: India reports 1,233 new cases; death toll rises to 521,101

India has so far administered 1,838,241,743 vaccine doses. That is 4272.67 per cent of its total caseload, and 131.05 per cent of its population

Tech firms translate heartbeats on phones, use AI to boost maternal health

Today one can monitor and blood glucose on smartphones, Using AI, one can address shortage of expertise in reading ultrasounds to allow for healthier pregnancies and better outcomes for moms & babies

Qure.ai raises $40 mn from healthcare investors Novo Holdings, HealthQuad

Qure.ai's advanced technology reads and interprets medical images like X-rays, CTs, and ultrasounds in under a minute, making equitable, quality healthcare a reality across the globe