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Six killed, several injured in fire at private hospital in TN's Dindigul

According to Dindigul District Collector MN Poongodi, the patients have been rescued and admitted to other hospitals

Brazilian Prez Lula recovering in hospital after emergency brain surgery

The 79-year-old Lula was in stable condition and speaking and eating normally after the successful operation at Sirio-Libanes Hospital

Aster DM Healthcare, Quality Care partner to create hospital chain

This is Aster's first major deal since selling its Gulf business. The company will get access to Quality's 5,500 beds, taking the merged entity's total bed count to more than 10,000

Hospital infrastructure: Architecture, the new doctor in the recovery room

From skylights to healing gardens, hospitals are embracing design elements that accelerate healing and enhance patient well-being

Aster DM Healthcare to acquire remaining 13% stake in Prerana Hospital

Aster DM Healthcare on Wednesday said it has entered into an agreement to acquire the remaining 13 per cent stake in Prerana Hospital Ltd. Aster DM Healthcare had previously held 87 per cent stake in Prerana Hospital Ltd which owns 254-bedded 'Aster Adhaar Hospital' at Kolhapur in Maharashtra. "The transaction will be completed in two tranches and the indicative time period for completion of the acquisition is December 31, 2025," the company said in a statement. The consideration for the acquisition will be determined based on an independent valuation report in accordance with applicable laws, the company said in a regulatory filing. The complete acquisition of Prerana Hospital Ltd marks a significant milestone for Aster DM Healthcare in its continued growth and diversification strategy, the company said. "The complete acquisition aligns perfectly with our strategic goals to consolidate our presence in Western India. The expansion will also further build our customer base and deli

Low-quality catheters supplied to WB hospitals at high price, probe ordered

The West Bengal health department has launched a probe into the supplies of allegedly low-quality and locally made catheters at a high price to several government hospitals, posing a risk to the lives of patients undergoing treatment in these facilities, officials said on Tuesday. Such central venous catheters (CVCs) were allegedly supplied to at least five medical colleges and hospitals in the state, defying allocation of international standard-compliant CVCs, they said. The distribution company, which has been accused of supplying these catheters to government hospitals, admitted to the fault but placed the blame on its employees. "We started checking stocks some time back and found these locally made CVCs in my hospital store. These catheters are of low quality as compared to those allocated by the state. We have informed the state health department," a senior official of the Calcutta Medical College and Hospital told PTI. Low-quality catheters were also found in the stores of .

Small and medium hospitals market likely to reach Rs 5 trn by FY27: Report

Report suggests the sector still faces sustainability issues due to profit crunch, expanding competition from large chains

Air pollution woes: Delhi hospitals see 50% jump in OPD visits, admissions

Jump in numbers comes as north Indian cities record AQI in excess of 350, Mumbai crosses 120

Health secy asks states, UTs to strengthen fire safety in hospitals

This directive comes in the wake of a tragic fire at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of Jhansi Medical College

Swedish firm Getinge eyes bigger share of hospital tech market in India

Swedish company aims to reach 45 per cent market share from current 30 per cent in five years by launching a range of new products

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Over 90% workers found absent from work at J&K's Shopian District Hospital

Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir's Shopian district on Wednesday found more than 90 per cent of the employees, including doctors, at a hospital absent from their duties and sought an explanation from them, officials said. The employees were found absent during a surprise inspection of the Shopian District Hospital at 10:10 am, conducted by the additional deputy commissioner on the directions of the deputy commissioner, they added. During the inspection, most of the doctors, medical officers, paramedical staff and ministerial staff were found unauthorisedly absent from their duties according to the biometric attendance report provided by the hospital's medical superintendent, the officials said. They said of the 198 employees of the hospital, only 17 were present, while 181 were absent when the inspection was carried out. The irregular attendance of the doctors, medical officers, paramedical staff and ministerial staff at the hospital causes significant inconvenience to the public,

Medanta signs O&M pact for 750 bed hospital in Delhi, to invest Rs 600 cr

"The hospital is expected to commence operations in around four years, subject to necessary statutory and customary approvals"

Max Healthcare Q2: Net profit up 1.9% at Rs 281.81 cr, revenue rises 25%

Hospital chain's average revenue per occupied bed increases 2% at Rs 76,100

Folk singer Sharda Sinha on ventilator, PM Modi calls her son Anshuman

Folk singer Sharda Sinha is currently on a ventilator at AIIMS in Delhi. The singer was previously admitted to the hospital on October 27 due to bone marrow cancer

Apollo Hospitals to add 3,512 beds, invest Rs 6,100 crore in four years

The Mumbai hospital is expected to be operational in four years and is envisioned to redefine holistic health by integrating advanced diagnostic screening

Junior doctors call for capital punishment in RG Kar Medical College case

As November 9 marks 90 days since the incident, Dr. Rajdeep affirmed that the protests will continue until justice is served

SumeetSSG to invest Rs 1,600 cr in Maha; bags emergency med service project

Medical emergency service provider SumeetSSG on Wednesday said it will invest Rs 1,600 crore in Maharashtra, where it has bagged the mandate to implement a healthcare emergency service project. The Maharashtra Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) 108 Ambulance Project, aimed at introducing advanced ambulance fleet with specialised medical equipment for use during the critical "golden hour" of emergencies, will be rolled out across the state in five phases in the coming months, the company said. The 10 years long project is valued at Rs 14,000 crore and is being considered as a major investment in the state's healthcare infrastructure. Of the total planned investment of Rs 1,600 crore, as much as Rs 650 crore will go into acquiring new fleet to operate the services and Rs 100 crore in setting up over 180-seater round-the-clock advanced emergency response centres across the state. The remaining funds will be used for working capital and other purposes, Summit Salunke, Chief Executive ...

How to use CGHS card at private hospitals: Eligibility & benefits

Central government employees must follow a procedure to claim refunds for medical care

Toll from Israeli strike near hospital climbs to 13, say Lebanese officials

Lebanon's Health Ministry says the death toll from an Israeli strike near one of Beirut's main hospitals has climbed to 13, with dozens more wounded. The airstrike late Monday hit a building facing the main government hospital in the capital. The ministry said Tuesday that 57 other people were wounded in the strike. Footage circulating on social media showed that the strikes hit close to the hospital's entrance. Israel says it only targets militants and tries to avoid harming civilians.