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LIC’s potential stake in ManipalCigna to boost health insurance market: JP Morgan
LIC is reportedly in the final stages of acquiring a significant...
Mediclaim policy amount can’t be deducted from medical expenses compensation: HC
The full bench was hearing an appeal filed by the New India...
India’s aviation watchdog reviewing fatigue data after pilot death
The rare review, which has not previously been reported, comes after an IndiGo pilot collapsed and died before his flight last week. That has sparked complaints from some Indian pilots that they are being stretched to the brink by airlines, even though they comply...
Medi Assist files IPO papers with Sebi again; public issue entirely an OFS
According to the fresh draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) filed on Friday, the initial public offering (IPO) is entirely an offer for sale of up to 2.8 crore equity shares of Medi Assist by promoters and existing shareholders Mumbai: Bengaluru-based third party...
Fukushima: Why is Japan releasing water and is it safe?
An activist poses for a photograph during a protest against Japan's plan to release treated wastewater from the Fukushima nuclear power plant into the ocean, at the national assembly in Seoul, South Korea Water containing tritium is routinely released from nuclear...
WHO Civil Society Commission launched to accelerate progress in global health
The Commission’s mandate is to strengthen dialogue and foster collaboration with WHO and among one another. It will also provide recommendations to support WHO in this engagement at all levels (global, regional and national) towards the achievement of universal health...
WB govt should implement Ayushman Bharat at ground level for benefit of people: Mansukh Mandaviya
So far, 30 of 33 states have agreed to the co-branding plan except for Delhi, Odisha, and West Bengal which have opted to remain out of it. Kolkata: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Friday said that the West Bengal government should implement the central...
90% paper drinking straws harmful, not eco-friendly than plastic: Study
Belgian researchers tested 39 brands of straws for the group of synthetic chemicals known as poly- and perfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). They are potentially harmful to people, wildlife and the environment. They have been associated with a number of health problems,...
NHRC wants Irdai to ensure insurers offer hassle-free health products to the disabled
insurers are limiting the coverage to those with benchmark disabilities in contravention of the legal framework. Even their websites, apps, and claims processes do not adhere to the accessibility standards mandated by the RPWD Act of 2016. A panel meeting of the...
Regulations mandating doctors to prescribe generic drugs put on hold
The regulations made it mandatory for doctors to prescribe only generic drugs and barred them from accepting gifts from pharma companies or endorsing any drug brands New Delhi: The newly-notified Registered Medical Practitioner (Professional Conduct) Regulations,...
First ABDM microsite under the 100 microsites project by NHA launched in Aizawl
Speaking on the significance of the project, S. Gopalakrishnan, CEO, NHA said – “The 100 Microsite project under ABDM is a very important initiative for reaching out to the bulk of small and medium scale healthcare providers from the private sector. The concept of...
Certain types of cancer can be predicted using AI: Study
“But a new automated tool embedded in the electronic health record holds the potential to bridge the gap between provider awareness and patients who are at an increased risk of developing esophageal adenocarcinoma and gastric cardia adenocarcinoma.” Washington: Over...