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India's medtech industry goes local to develop high-end equipment

According to the Department of Pharmaceuticals' annual report for 2024-25, India imported medical devices worth $8.1 billion, while exports stood at $3.7 billion in the financial year 2023-24 (FY24)

Centre to expand internet access to Arogya Mandirs, enhance CMO training

The MSG is the highest policy-making and steering institution under the NHM, providing broad policy direction and governance for the health sector

India must expand skilling in healthcare to meet global demand: VK Paul

Niti Aayog Member V K Paul on Saturday emphasized the need to expand skilling initiatives beyond traditional medical education, balancing quality with quantity. India's care sector is at a crucial juncture, requiring a strengthened workforce to meet both national and global demands, a statement said. In a summit - Transforming the future of the skilled workforce in the care sector 'organised by NSDC International here, Paul emphasized the need to expand skilling initiatives beyond traditional medical education, balancing quality with quantity, the statement said. NSDC International is a wholly-owned subsidiary of National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC). Talking about skilling initiatives, Paul said that the NSDC International is playing a pivotal role in this effort, ensuring care professionals trained in India are globally employable. He highlighted the importance of evolving curriculum, strengthening regulatory frameworks, and scaling up skill-based training programmes to

Apollo Hospitals to expand presence in metros with five new hospitals

The expansion will include a 500-bed facility in Gurugram, a new hospital in Hyderabad, a women-focused cancer centre in Delhi, and additional facilities in Kolkata and Pune

Ayushman Bharat extended to those above 70; here's list of key initiatives

Boosting the Ayushman Bharat health insurance scheme by extending coverage to people aged 70 and above and launching of the U-WIN portal to digitise vaccinations of pregnant women and children stood out among the key initiatives of the health ministry in 2024, a year which was free from the Covid shadow. The RG Kar rape-murder case of West Bengal prompted the health ministry to devote considerable attention towards addressing the gaps in medical infrastructure, improving working conditions of healthcare workers and ensuring their security on hospital campuses amid demands from doctors across the country for a central law to deal with violence against healthcare professionals. There was a change at the helm in the health ministry after the elections with Mansukh Mandaviya making way for J P Nadda who took charge for the second time. His previous stint was in the Narendra Modi government's first term (from November 9, 2014 to May 30, 2019) before he took over as the BJP's working ...

Direct eye banks, hospitals to register transplants with NOTTO: Centre

The Centre has asked states to direct eye banks and hospitals performing tissue or cornea transplants to mandatorily link and register such procedures with the national registry maintained by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO). The hospitals and eye banks will be required to share data on the number of patients waiting for tissue and cornea transplants, the number of donations and transplantations performed as well as the number of tissue and cornea stored and utilised. Just like the waiting lists for transplant of organs such as liver and kidney can be seen on the centralised platform, the list of patients waiting for cornea transplants will also be made available, a senior official said. "The appropriate authority of each state should also collect data on tissue/cornea donation and transplantation from all such registered centres and furnish the same to NOTTO every month," a letter from NOTTO Director Dr Anil Kumar to all states and Union Territories ...

Medical tourism revenue takes a hit after govt stops visas for Bangladeshis

According to a recent CareEdge Ratings report, Bangladesh accounts for around 50-60 per cent of India's total medical tourism inflow

Lubrizol, Polyhose sign MoU to set up medical tubing unit near Chennai

Production is expected to commence in 2026, and will make tubing that can be used in highly specialised devices such as balloon and minimally-invasive-procedure catheters

Doctors in India face challenges treating long Covid amid research gaps

Doctors in India are grappling to diagnose and treat unexplained and persistent symptoms of long Covid patients due to limited guidelines, whereas researchers have flagged inadequate studies on the condition. With the World Health Organization declaring an end to Covid as a global health emergency in May last year, focused efforts are underway around the world to estimate the burden of long Covid among the population. The condition refers to the set of lingering symptoms affecting varied body parts and persisting well beyond the acute Covid infection period, including cough, muscle and joint pain, fatigue, brain fog and difficulty in focusing. The viral disease is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. While studies have suggested that about a third of those moderately or severely infected are likely to suffer from long Covid, region-wise though, incidence could vary. A study by researchers, including those from Harvard Medical School, US, estimated that 31 per cent of the once-infected .

World Anaesthesia Day 2024: Date, history, theme, significance and more

World Anaesthesia Day is celebrated every year on Oct 16. It celebrates the importance of anaesthesia and efforts of anaesthesiologists in guaranteeing a positive patient experience

India unique market, offers huge growth potential: Alma Lasers CEO Dayan

India offers huge growth potential for Alma Lasers, a global leader in energy-based medical and aesthetic solutions, and it plans to expand its product portfolio in the country by introducing additional platforms, injectables, and skincare solutions, according to a top company official. Alma is a leading Israeli company specialising in the innovation and manufacturing of medical lasers, light-based, radiofrequency, and ultrasound platforms for the aesthetics, surgical, and beauty (spa) markets. It has a strong presence across Asia, particularly in India, China, Korea, Japan, and Australia. Alma operates directly in these regions through its subsidiaries. Speaking during the opening ceremony of Alma Academy in Thailand held between September 26-29, that saw attendance from 340 physicians and company partners from 34 countries, Alma Lasers CEO Lior Dayan said, over the past 25 years, the company has partnered with numerous clinics to advance the field of aesthetic treatments, deliveri

Medical gear makers up in arms against zero-duty imports under EU FTA

India is 70% import-dependent, and Germany and the Netherlands are among the top five countries

Uttar Pradesh generated majority tokens under NHA's digital OPD scheme

Scheme a mixed bag as TN, Kerala record less than 10,000 digital OPD tokens till now

Govt plans to launch central database for allied healthcare professionals

Move comes amid SC's directive to Centre, states to implement NCAHP Act by October 2024

Senior care market grows in 'out of hospital' services in Tier-II cities

According to a recent NITI Aayog report on state of senior care in India released in February 2024, size of senior care industry in India is about $7 billion, having grown rapidly in last five years

Medical bodies condemn mob attack on protesting doctors in Kolkata

Strike continues for fourth day; doctor bodies call for protest march in Delhi

Narayana Hrudalaya's consolidated revenue rises 8.7% to Rs 1,364.4 cr in Q1

The hospital chain reported a net profit of Rs 201.49 crore in Q1FY25 as compared to Rs 184.04 crore in Q1FY24

Centre, states must collaborate for global investment in India: Mukesh Aghi

Mukesh Aghi talks about the recent Lok Sabha elections, expectations from the coming Budget, changes in India's regulatory environment.

MedPlus Health Q4 results: Consolidated net profit up 25.6% at Rs 33.39 cr

MedPlus competes with Reliance-owned Netmeds and Apollo Pharmacies among other retail pharmacies in the Indian OTC drugs market

Number of medical tourists in India to exceed pre-pandemic levels in CY24

Major hospital chains in India are eyeing the rise in international patient revenue and exploring entry into new geographies