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Heat Waves: Global Climate Change Need To Be Addressed
Various initiatives have been undertaken by the Government of India...
‘100 pc fruit juice’ claim by Dabur violates law, misleading: FSSAI to Delhi HC
The writ petition filed by Smita Singh, Assistant Director with the...
Arsenic, fluoride, other heavy metals in ground and drinking water across multiple states: Parl panel alerts Centre
"This contamination is contributing to severe health issues such as cancer, skin diseases, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes among the inhabitants in affected regions and states." New Delhi:A Parliamentary panel has alerted the Central government in its recent...
Healthcare providers to join US plan to manage AI risks – White House
Companies that sign the commitments pledge to develop AI uses responsibly, including solutions that advance health equity, expand access to care, make care affordable, coordinate care to improve outcomes, reduce clinician burnout and otherwise improve the experience...
Millions of people in China dropping out of state health insurance: VOA Report
As per statistics released by China's National Healthcare Security Administration, in 2022, China had 1.34 billion people enrolled in state-subsidized basic health insurance but that was 17.05 million fewer than in 2021 An associate professor at Central China Normal...
Irdai to collect larger socio-economy data to push insurance penetration: Member
B C Patnaik, Member (Life) The rising customer expectations requires the insurers to work towards shorter processing time, doorstep delivery, niche and customized products to ensure more and more customer engagement,Tablesh Pandey, managing director, Life Insurance...
India’s doctor-population ratio 1:834: Minister
According to the National Medical Commission (NMC), there are 13,08,009 allopathic doctors registered with the State Medical Councils and the National Medical Commission (NMC) as on June, 2022, Pravin Pawar said in a written reply New Delhi: India's doctor-population...
Global healthcare benefit cost increases projected to largely continue into 2024, WTW survey finds
“The high cost of new medical technologies is a key reason for the persistently high trend. Furthermore, in some regions, ongoing geopolitical conflicts and resulting displaced populations have negatively affected medical costs due to an increased need for care and...
Cigna abandons pursuit of Humana, plans $10 billion share buyback -sources
The deal talks ended due to the parties not being able to agree on price, two sources familiar with the situation said. There remains the possibility of a tie-up in the future, those sources said. Cigna, however, on Sunday announced plans to do an additional $10...
Govt makes air-conditioned truck cabin mandatory from Oct 2025
Recently, Union Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said that truck drivers play a key role in the transport sector, one of the most important areas for India, and there is a need to address issues regarding their working conditions and state of mind New Delhi: All...
Jan Aushadhi scheme has led to savings of Rs 7,416 cr for citizens this fiscal: Govt
Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers Bhagwanth Khuba stated that as on November 30 this year, 10,006 Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) have been opened covering 753 districts across the country New Delhi: The over 10,000 Jan Aushadhi...
WHO releases guidelines on chronic low back pain
Low back pain is the leading cause of disability globally. In 2020, approximately 1 in 13 people, equating to 619 million people, experienced LBP, a 60% increase from 1990. Cases of LBP are expected to rise to an estimated 843 million by 2050, with the greatest growth...