Page 7 - Healthcare

Practo expands to UAE, targets markets with large Indian diaspora

The health-tech platform begins operations in key UAE cities, aiming to serve the Indian diaspora and ensure seamless care across India and the Gulf

Private hospitals reinforce Covid-19 readiness amid mild case uptick

Hospitals across India reinstate early-pandemic protocols and bolster isolation facilities as active COVID cases rise, though most remain mild and manageable

IHH subsidiary seeks Rs 11,800 cr damages from Daiichi over Fortis deal

IHH arm NTK raises damages claim against Daiichi Sankyo to Rs 11,800 crore, alleging obstruction of Fortis Healthcare acquisition via stalled open offer

Bhutani Infra, Yashoda Hospitals in ₹1,000 cr JV for Noida project

Fully AI-integrated project in Greater Noida

Covid-19 spike in Hong Kong, Singapore not yet a concern for India: Experts

Doctors advise calm as India sees just 58 new Covid-19 cases amid a rise in HK and Singapore; experts highlight low hospitalisation and no serious strain currently

Beyond the aid recipient: India's strategic shift in its Africa engagement

All the essays focus attention on two compelling trends - development for Africa and development by Africa

UnitedHealth CEO steps down; suspends 2025 outlook on higher medical costs

UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty is stepping down for personal reasons and the nation's largest health insurer suspended its full-year financial outlook due to higher-than-expected medical costs. UnitedHealth said Tuesday that Chairman Stephen Hemsley will become CEO, effective immediately. Hemsley was UnitedHealth Group CEO from 2006 to 2017. He will remain chairman of the company's board. Witty will serve as a senior adviser to Hemsley. UnitedHealth said that it suspended its 2025 outlook as medical costs of many Medicare Advantage beneficiaries new to UnitedHealthcare were higher than expected. UnitedHealth anticipates returning to growth next year.

Medtech industry seeks FTA advisory board to counter non-tariff barriers

Industry groups want a joint FTA advisory body to address regulatory hurdles and dumping risks as India negotiates trade deals with the US, EU and UK

Policybazaar parent PB Fintech's new India hospital venture raises $218 mn

The venture, PB Health, will use the funds to set up four to five hospitals in and around New Delhi by 2027

The Good Bug raises ₹100 crore to scale gut health R&D and reach

The Good Bug secures ₹100 crore in a round led by Susquehanna Asia VC with Fireside Ventures to expand R&D, marketing, distribution and hire across functions

Thailand reports anthrax outbreak after rare death: What you should know

Anthrax outbreak in Thailand prompts public health alert after first fatality in 30 years, with 98 under surveillance and 636 receiving antibiotics as precautionary treatment

Insulin's century-old legacy still stands tall amid new diabetes drugs

Despite the rise of GLP-1s and oral therapies, insulin remains vital for millions, particularly those with type 1 diabetes and other insulin-dependent conditions

Doctors, drugmakers divided over SC's prescribe-only-generics remark

The SC's suggestion to mandate generic-only prescriptions has drawn mixed reactions from the medical and pharma community, highlighting concerns over quality and feasibility

Scorching weather in North India drives rise in heat-related illnesses

Govt, hospitals preparing to make necessary arrangements to tackle increased heatwave load

Merger between Aster DM, QCIL unlocks operational advantages: Azad Moopen

The merger between Aster DM Healthcare and Quality Care India unlocks clear operational and strategic advantages that will drive growth and better patient care across the combined network

Healthy ageing: Adjust policies to capture the upside through innovation

The study notes that more recent cohorts of older individuals are physically stronger and cognitively sharper than earlier cohorts of the same age

Max Healthcare plans to expand bed capacity by at least 30% in FY26

Company inaugurates 300-bed greenfield hospital in Delhi's Dwarka, aims to invest ₹6,500 cr by FY28

Datanomics: 51% Ayushman Bharat beneficiaries treated aged 45 and above

Under PM-JAY, an Ayushman card is also issued to facilitate cashless and paperless access to eligible beneficiaries to avail quality medical services and benefits

Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Sanofi Healthcare partner for respiratory drug

Under the agreement, Dr Reddy's will have exclusive rights from SHIPL to promote and distribute Beyfortus within the country

How to make health insurance healthy: Curb frauds with healthcare regulator

A healthcare regulator on the lines of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority could standardise hospital pricing and treatment protocols, and reduce frauds