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India's active Covid tally rises to 14,241 with 2,451 new cases in a day

With 2,451 new coronavirus infections being reported in a day, India's total tally of Covid-19 cases rose to 4,30,52,425, while the active cases increased to 14,241

Data story: India logs 2,380 cases; Delhi sees massive spike of 1,009 cases

India has so far administered 1,867,215,865 vaccine doses. That is 4337.32 per cent of its total caseload, and 133.12 per cent of its population

Hospital industry revenue growth likely to moderate in FY23: Report

The rating agency said the performance of its sample set of hospital companies remained strong in Q3 FY22 on the back of continued momentum of elective procedures and strong ARPOB

Healthcare insurer Loop raises $25 mn from Vinod Khosla, others in Series B

The round comes just six months after Loop raised a $12 million Series A, bringing total mop up till date to $40 mn

SpiceJet's Ajay Singh starts healthcare and diagnostics platform Flebo

Flebo, a one-stop destination that allows booking of healthcare and diagnostic tests from any lab of the customer's choice, has launched in Delhi, Gurugram and Noida

Metropolis Healthcare to set up 1,800 collection centres in three years

The company is planning to add around 40 more Hitech centres during the current financial year

Poor dying without treatment, BJP ruined healthcare in UP: Akhilesh

He said patients are suffering due to lack of medicines in government hospitals while water cooler and the RO are not working in Kannauj Medical College

Data story: India logs 949 new cases; active cases see slight rise

India has so far administered 1,863,062,546 vaccine doses. That is 4328.67 per cent of its total caseload, and 132.82 per cent of its population

Data story: India logs 1,007 cases; Active cases rise after 80 days

India has so far administered 1,862,276,304 vaccine doses. That is 4326.94 per cent of its total caseload, and 132.76 per cent of its population

New Covid vax offers better protection to immunocompromised patients: Study

A newly developed Covid-19 vaccine induces a robust immune response in immunocompromised patients, including those with cancers like leukaemia and lymphoma

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.