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Next GST Council meet on Dec 21-22, Decision on lower GST rate on health and life insurance
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman The 55th GST Council...
Net profit of National Insurance Company rises 80% to Rs 81 cr in Q2FY25
Going ahead, NIC is committed to its stake holders and the improved...
FIR against 5 Noida hospital doctors over negligence leading to death of COVID-19 patient
The first information report (FIR) has been lodged against the doctors of Yatharth Hospital at the Phase 2 police station under Indian Penal Code section 304A (causing death by negligence) over a complaint by Gautam Buddh Nagar's deputy chief medical officer Dr Tikam...
Covid can deteriorate diabetes, associated heath disease: Scientist
"One is cognitive dysfunction, which can lead to Alzheimer's disease. Second, it can enhance diabetes in pre-diabetic patients or pre-diabetic conditions. Third, it can exacerbate complications of diabetes such as cardiomyopathy or muscle dysfunction," he explained....
Health ministry includes coronary stents in National List of Essential Medicines, 2022
Several anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics and vaccines were among 34 new additions to the National List of Essential Medicines released on September 13, taking the total number of drugs under it to 3 New Delhi: The Union health ministry has notified the inclusion of...
Research: Potential threat to heart health from extreme weather
Study author Professor Stefan Agewall of the University of Oslo, Norway said: "The relationships between cold temperatures and deaths were more pronounced in men and people living in neighbourhoods with a low socioeconomic status. The links between cold and new-onset...
Extreme weather events to rise manifold in India due to climate change: IIT-G study
''The fraction of the total population and urban area exposed to sequential extremes will increase rapidly if the global mean temperature rises above 1.5 degrees Celsius from the pre-industrial level,'' Vimal Mishra, Professor, Civil Engineering and Earth Sciences,...
Big Pharma may have to reveal government deals in WHO’s draft pandemic rules
The aim of the pact, commonly known as the pandemic treaty, is to prevent the next global health crisis from being as devastating as COVID-19 and improving the global response that left many of the world's poorest countries behind The draft recognises the importance...
Oral health neglect affects nearly half the global population: WHO report
The most common oral diseases stem from dental cavities. Gum disease, tooth loss and oral cancers are among the most prevalent oral diseases, while tooth decay is the single most common condition around the world, affecting an estimated 2.5 billion people A new report...
Score ‘triple billion’ health goals, ahead of World Cup kick-off: WHO
The event will serve as a key moment to gather safely, celebrate the importance of healthy lifestyles, and demonstrate the steps needed to ensure the delivery and legacy of healthy and safe mega sporting events People of all ages and abilities are walking, jogging,...
Medi Assist acquires majority stakes in UK-based healthcare company Mayfair
Satish Gidugu, CEO, Medi Assist said,“ With Indian corporates expanding internationally and international travel on the rise, demand for international health insurance is witnessing tremendous growth. With this new alliance, we aim to provide services beyond Indian...
Panda meets general re/insurers, takes stock of industry functioning
Debasish Panda,chairman, IRDAI ``This meeting was for general update and to review industry performance in terms of growth, loss ratio, claim settlement ratios, initiatives taken by the IRDAI in the last few months and as an industry what else can be done to...