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Perfios takes over healthcare information exchange platform IHX
“The acquisition of IHX is a strategic leap in our mission to...
Delhi launches free Rs 10 lakh health cover for senior citizens under Vay Vandana scheme
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Union Minister Hardeep Singh...
6 crore hospital admissions costing Rs 77,298 cr authorised under AB PM-JAY till Nov 30: Govt to LS
As of December 2, a total of 26,774 hospitals, including 11,733 private facilities, across the country have been empanelled to provide healthcare services to the scheme beneficiaries, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, adding that 4.98 crore claims have...
UPI payment limit to hospitals, educational institutes raised to Rs 5 lakh: RBI
"Under the e-mandate framework, an additional factor of authentication (AFA) is required for recurring transactions exceeding Rs 15,000 currently. It is now proposed to enhance this limit to Rs 1 lakh per transaction for recurring payments of mutual fund...
7 bacterial cases detected at AIIMS Delhi, no link to surge in respiratory infections in China: Govt
''It is clarified that these seven cases have no link whatsoever to the recent surge in respiratory infections in children reported from some parts of the world, including China,'' the Union health ministry said New Delhi: Seven bacterial cases were detected at AIIMS...
Aditya Birla Health sees relief ahead in mediclaim premium
General cost inflation contributed to the premium rise. In the last two years, the average claim amount increased from Rs 45,000 to Rs 65,000, forcing insurers to revise premiums, said Mayank Bathwal, CEO of Aditya Birla Health Insurance Mumbai: Aditya Birla Health...
UK’s National Health Service to use cancer detecting mats in public urinals
Under the cancer-catching drive, the UK’s state-funded health service and P-Wave, a leading urinal products brand, have come together to put the message “Blood in your pee? Contact your GP practice” on urinal mats in thousands of men’s toilets across the country....
Centre plans to introduce cashless treatment of accident victims pan India
According to Road Transport and Highways Secretary Anurag Jain, it is envisioned to provide access to cashless trauma care treatment for road accident victims at the nearest appropriate hospital in the country, in accordance with the Supreme Court ruling, and by...
Environmental resilience a critical concern for major Asian cities: Tokio Marine & Economist report
Asian cities perform comparatively well in disaster management, with Hong Kong, New Delhi, Shanghai, Singapore and Tokyo scoring high for culture of readiness Bangkok, Dhaka and Jakarta are poorly equipped to respond to flood, while New Delhi and Dubai are...
UP govt provides assistance of up to Rs 5 lakh under Farmer Accident Welfare Scheme
Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister,Uttar Pradesh It is noteworthy that under the scheme, started by the Chief Minister in 2019, immediate assistance of up to Rs 5 lakh is being given by the District Magistrate in case of accidental death or disability of the farmers of...
Over 40 cough syrup manufacturers fail quality test: Report
The move came after several deaths were reported globally post consuming India-made cough syrups. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) after these deaths had made it mandatory for exporters to seek government clearance on the quality of cough syrups New...
High ‘good cholesterol’ levels are linked to increased risk of dementia: Study
"While we know HDL cholesterol is important for cardiovascular health, this study suggests that we need further research to understand the role of very high HDL cholesterol in the context of brain health," Monira Hussain said An increased risk of dementia in older...