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India expected to see surge in Parkinson’s disease, becoming 2nd-highest in 5 yrs
With a prevalence rate of 15-43 per 100,000, India is experiencing...
Long-Term Care: National infra for sr citizens
As per the Longitudinal Ageing Study in India (LASI), conducted...
AIA Singapore engages Singapore Airlines Academy to redefine customer experience excellence
Leading health insurance provider AIA Singapore today announced that it has engaged Singapore Airlines Academy, the training arm of Singapore Airlines, to develop a curated talent development program for AIA Singapore. This initiative will see AIA Singapore...
Cashless Chaos: AHPI asks 7 health insurance firms to revoke suspension, create affordable & sustainable model
Niva Bupa Health Insurance on Monday said it has suspended the cashless treatment facility at Max Hospitals across India. Bhabhtosh Mishra, Director and COO of Niva Bupa Health Insurance, said the company’s agreement with Max expired in May 2025. Talks over premium...
Novo Nordisk ties up with Apollo Clinics for obesity management initiative
Obesity in India affects more than 250 million adults and is linked to over 230 health complications, including cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and obstructive sleep apnoea, the company said. New Delhi: Denmark-based healthcare firm Novo Nordisk on Monday...
Ajay Seth takes over as new IRDAI chairman
Ajay Seth, chairman, IRDAI Analysts expect Seth to hit the ground running with a massive growth agenda and Insurance for all by 2047, for the Indian insurance sector that generated over Rs 11 trillion premium in FY 25. Hyderabad: Former finance secretary Ajay Seth,...
India making major strides towards self-reliance in high end medical devices: Govt
Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Amit Agrawal, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, noted that, post-COVID, India has successfully crossed a significant milestone in domestic manufacturing of advanced equipment, including MRI and CT scan...
AHPI withdraws suspension of cashless hospitalisation notice served on Bajaj Allianz
Commenting on the issue, APHI Director General Girdhar Gyani said, "We urge all the insurers to work in partnership with hospitals and restore cashless services, as the disruption is placing an unfair financial and emotional burden on patients. They also need to...
India and Fiji join hands for climate action, resilience building and sustainable development
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sitiveni Rabuka,Prime Minister, Fiji, in New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi had hosted a lunch for heads of offices supporting the economy of Fiji which was attended by R. Doraiswamy, CEO & MD , Life Insurance Corporation,...
Rising Heat Stress: Biggest worldwide threats to workers’ health and livelihood
The report details how extreme heat is reshaping the world of work. It finds that worker productivity drops by 2 to 3 per cent for every degree above 20°C. The health consequences are wide-ranging, including heatstroke, dehydration, kidney dysfunction, and...
India on brink of health crisis, surge in diabetes, heart disease and cancer: Doctors sound alarm
"Our ultimate goal should be universal healthcare. While India has progressed, disparities persist. We need strong ethical practices and regulatory courage, particularly in drug pricing and hospital costs, to make healthcare equitable," Dr DS Rana, Chairman, Board of...
GST Council to meet on Sep 3-4 to discuss moving to a two-rate structure
Nirmala Sitharaman,Union Finance Minister The council, comprising finance ministers of all states and UTs besides the Centre, will deliberate on the recommendations by the three GoMs on rate rationalisation, compensation cess and health and life insurance New Delhi:...