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Average health claim size rises 12% to Rs 70,558 in India in 2023-24: ACKO report
The average claim size in India for 2023-24 stands at ₹70,558, up...
InGovern raises concern over delay in AGM; Religare term the report manipulative
Responding to the report, Religare Enterprises chairperson Rashmi...
Several anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics to become more affordable
''Antinfectives such as Ivermectine, Meropenem, Cefuroxime, Amikacin, Bedaquiline, Delamanid, Itraconazole ABC Dolutegravir have been added to the NLM,'' Dr Y K Gupta, Vice Chairman of the Standing National Committee on Medicines, said New Delhi: Several anti-cancer...
Memory care facility for dementia patients starts in Gurgaon
''The one-of-its-kind facility, specially curated for seniors with ambulatory, neurological and ageing-related conditions provides comprehensive neuro-cognitive care and wellness for dementia including Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and other cognitive...
End of the COVID-19 pandemic is in sight, says WHO chief
"We are not there yet. But the end is in sight," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus told reporters at a virtual press conference. Deaths from COVID-19 last week were the lowest since March 2020, the U.N. agency reported The world has never been in a...
Poor mental health of employees costs Indian employers $14 bn yearly: Deloitte survey
The survey dives into the top stressors from an employee's perspective, along with an estimate of the yearly economic cost to Indian companies arising from poor employee mental health. Poor mental health amongst employees costs Indian employers around USD 14 billion...
General insurance industry’s premium grow 12% to Rs 24,471 crore in Aug
Gross premium underwritten by general insurance companies has gone up by 18.57 percent to Rs.102,357 crore during the five months ended August 2022 The market share of private players also increased to 50.23 percent during the period from 47.90 percent a year ago...
DCGI nod to Bharat Biotech’s intranasal Covid vaccine for restricted emergency use
''Big Boost to India's Fight Against COVID-19! Bharat Biotech's ChAd36-SARS-CoV-S COVID-19 (Chimpanzee Adenovirus Vectored) recombinant nasal vaccine approved by @CDSCO_INDIA_INF for primary immunization against COVID-19 in 18+ age group for restricted use in...
Nitin Gadkari unveils India’s prototype of drone technology for organ transport
The use of drones in moving the harvested organs from the airport to the hospital, as against the present mode of transporting them by road from airport, will reduce considerable time Chennai: Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Saturday...
Study finds Ultraprocessed foods associated with heart disease, bowel cancer
Higher consumption of meat/poultry/seafood-based ready-to-eat products and sugar-sweetened beverages among men - and ready-to-eat/heat mixed dishes among women - was associated with an increased risk of colorectal cancer Results from the Italian study also reinforce...
Study reveals climate change-related incidents pose negative effects on psychological, reproductive health of women
As the heavy monsoon rains and floods continue to play havoc with people's lives and resources in Pakistan, analysts have claimed that climate change produces negative effects on the psychological and reproductive health of women who bear the major brunt of disasters....
Bombay HC issues notice to Central govt, Bill Gates, Serum Institute over plea on alleged Covid vaccine death
Dilip Lunawat in his petition, "blamed the Government and others for misrepresenting the facts about the COVID-19 vaccine by making false claims about its safety and 'forcing' medical practitioners to take the vaccine." Mumbai: The Bombay High Court issued notices to...