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'Small-world' networks

The lack of random testing means we simply don't know about extent of community spread in India

Private labs wait for govt go-ahead to launch coronavirus test kits

ICMR on Saturday said all hospitalised patients who have pneumonia or severe acute respiratory illness will be tested for Covid-19.

Covid-19 outreach and Modi's second big experiment in social mobilisation

After his successful experiment with cooking gas subsidy, the PM's second such exercise - the call for a 'janata curfew' - could be precursor to more ambitious follow-through steps, writes T N Ninan

Coronavirus: India reports 50 fresh cases, total number climbs to 223

West Bengal and Punjab reported two cases each while Pondicherry and Chandigarh Punjab have reported one case each

How knowyourmeds is leaning on data to overhaul patient care in India

The start-up is gaining popularity as an app that reminds you to take your medicine but its impact could be a lot more in the coming years

Indian e-health sector projected to grow by 13x to $16 bn by 2025: Report

This growth will be driven by increasing consumer receptiveness towards eHealth models and rising provider and supplier willingness to partner with eHealth platforms

Aster DM Healthcare eyes diagnostic services, clinics; to expand bed-count

Dubai headquartered hospital chain bringing its Access brand to India for low income patients; to join Ayushman Bharat

India announces visa exemption for foreigners seeking medical treatment

Exemption has been given to foreigners from getting their primary visa converted into medical visa for obtaining indoor treatment up to 180 days

Clear and present medical crisis: India has few doctors to treat its people

The country has one government doctor for 11,000 people. The WHO recommends one doctor for 1,000 people. The situation is worse in rural India where a government doctor serves over 30,000 people

Cipla urges govt to increase funds, ease policies for domestic pharma firms

In India, the company said it will focus on therapeutic segments like diabetes, dermatology, cardiology and women's health

AIIMS Raipur recruitment 2019: Apply online for 200 nursing officer posts

AIIMS Raipur recruitment: Candidates seeking jobs as staff nurse (grade II) can apply on AIIMS Raipur's official website aiimsraipur.edu.in

Hospitals grow bigger for better health amid falling margins, rising costs

There are long-term gains to be had for bigger players and that explains the interest from new investors