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W.H.O. declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergency
The WHO said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not...
Stomach viruses pose greater cruise danger than rare Hantavirus
“If you’re going on a cruise, you need to recognize the risk is...
AB-PMJAY: 2.02 crore claims amounting to Rs 28,732 crore settled in FY25, says govt
The scheme was also expanded to cover 6 crore senior citizens of age 70 years and above belonging to 4.5 crore families, irrespective of their socio-economic status, through the Ayushman Vay Vandana card. 89.51 lakh cards have been issued under the Ayushman Vay...
Common people suffer from exploitation of insurance firms, private hospitals: Raghav Chadha in Parliament
Sometimes cashless treatment is denied, sometimes claims are rejected, and sometimes a patient has to chase the insurance company for months for reimbursement. This is exploitation,"Aam Aadmi Party's Rajya Sabha MP Raghav Chadha said in Parliament New Delhi: Common...
Social security coverage rises to 64% from 19% in 2014: Mansukh Mandaviya
Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya noted that 94 crore people in the country are currently covered under accident, health and pension benefits, placing India just behind China, which covers 107 crore people New Delhi: India has expanded social security...
Bangalore hotels body moves HC against mandatory menstrual leave order
The association has questioned the very basis of the order, highlighting that the State itself has not extended such leave to women working in government departments. Bengaluru: The Bangalore Hotels Association (BHA) has filed a petition in the Karnataka High Court...
Insurance, 8 other economic bills to be taken up in Winter Session
As per the list of Bills circulated with the members of Parliament for the upcoming session, the government proposes to introduce The Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, to raise the FDI limit in the insurance sector to 100 per cent, from 74 per cent, as part of...
Universal Coverage:Rebuilding India’s Health Insurance Architecture
Health insurance sector itself is facing headwinds with 12-15% medical inflation, opaque pricing structure, and strained insurer–hospital relations. Insurers are under stress with combined ratios above 110% and low single-digit RoEs. Cutting GST on health insurance to...
Obesity, related chronic diseases costing Indian economy $28.9 billion annually: Report
The report also called for four key actions to tackle the menace. These include strengthening food environment regulation to reduce the consumption of high-fat, sugar, and salt products New Delhi: Obesity and related chronic diseases account for a growing share of...
Kerala HC issues guidelines on display of treatment rates providing aid in pvt hospitals
In order to ensure transparency, the bench directed that every clinical establishment shall prominently display, in Malayalam and English, at the reception and admission desk and on its official website the list of services offered, baseline and package rates for...
“When in doubt, choose the customer” IRDAI chief asks insurers
“Compliance cannot be a department— it must be a mind-set. And grievance redressal cannot be the end of a process— it must be our early warning system. When in doubt, choose the customer. If we do that consistently, trust will follow, growth will follow, and the...
Insurance issues hinder timely bariatric and metabolic surgery: Survey
"When patients cannot undergo bariatric surgery on time because of insurance delays, their disease continues to progress. Months are lost waiting for approvals, and during this period their metabolic, hormonal, and cardiovascular health often worsens," former OSSI...