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IRDAI reconstitutes Insurance Advisory Committee
The IAC advises the Irdai on framing regulations, protecting...
Seth to take stock of Bima Sugam with insurers on Tuesday, to discuss launch of standard Health & Motor covers on e-platform
Ajay Seth,chairman, IRDAI ``We are having a virtual conference with...
Strengthening healthcare key to building a healthy and developed India: President Murmu
“Healthcare is an integral part of nation-building. Protecting people from disease and improving their health is a priority for the government.For this purpose, health and medical infrastructure, institutions, and services are being continuously expanded across the...
Infosys chosen by UK’s NHSBSA to deliver a new workforce management solution
Powered by advanced technologies, the new solution will deliver a modern, flexible, and integrated platform that supports the entire employee lifecycle - from recruitment and onboarding to payroll, career development, and retirement. With intuitive, AI-driven tools,...
Zero GST on Retail Health Cover: Brokers ask insurers not to reduce their commission
(Lto R)- Narendra Kumar Bharindwal, President, IBAI, met with Tapan Singhel, chairman, General Insurance Council on Monday The Insurance Brokers Association of India( IBAI) wants an industry-wide dialogue on the transfer of GST burden to intermediaries to maintain...
Startups bridging India’s mental health gap through tech-led innovations
According to the India Mental Health Alliance (IMHA), a staggering 200 million Indians have diagnosed mental health conditions but receive no adequate treatment, leading to a treatment gap as high as 95 pert cent in some areas. NEW DELHI: Mental health-tech startups...
Death rates among youth not declining despite overall drop globally: Lancet study
"The rapid growth in the world's aging population and evolving risk factors have ushered in a new era of global health challenges," said Dr Christopher Murray, director of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington, US,...
WHO: Widespread resistance to common antibiotics worldwide
“Antimicrobial resistance is outpacing advances in modern medicine, threatening the health of families worldwide,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO, Director-General One in six laboratory-confirmed bacterial infections causing common infections in people...
Breast cancer cases on rise junk food lack of exercise contributing factors: Doctors
"Breast cancer is considered to be the most common cancer among women. One in 20 or 4 per cent of women in India have the risk of developing breast cancer in their lifetime. It is predicted that by 2030, we will diagnose almost two lakh cases per year," Dr Shalaka...
SC seeks Centre’s reply on plea to ensure adequate life support facilities in ambulances
Besides other prayers, the plea has sought directions to the authorities to establish or continue with a telephone or online helpline facility for the public to report complaints pertaining to inadequate or improper facilities in ambulances or overcharging,...
Indian Healthcare: Transparency Drives Patient Choice
``Establishing a central authority to create, enforce and celebrate standards, empower patients and foster collaboration among providers, payors, clinicians and patients, will be key. With decisive action, India can achieve affordable, world-class healthcare for all...
Cough syrup deaths: Probe against Coldrif manufacturer exposed lapses by TNFDA
A recent inspection by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) exposed the unit's appalling conditions and total non-compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), the sources said The investigation against the Kanchipuram-based manufacturer of...