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Jio Finance and Allianz form 50:50 JV for non-life biz in India
Mukesh D. Ambani, chairman and MD, Reliance Industries and promoter...
Health insurance covers about 47% in rural and 44% in urban India:Govt Survey
The Indian government's survey findings have shown the estimated...
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...
AIA partners with Amplify Health to tackle Singapore’s most common chronic illnesses
This programme is available for eligible AIA insured members who are aged 40 years and above and diagnosed with one or more of Singapore's three most prevalent chronic conditions: diabetes, hypertension (high blood pressure), or hyperlipidemia (high blood cholesterol)...
Health industry bodies welcome CGHS’ move to revise rates after 15 years
The last package was fixed in 2014, with only a minor update in 2024. This left hospitals and patients struggling for more than a decade with a gap between actual treatment costs and prescribed package rates. New Delhi: Health industry bodies have welcomed the central...
MP and TN ban sale of Coldrif syrup after nine children die of suspected renal failure in month
Taking cognisance of the infant deaths, the Union Health Ministry on Friday issued an advisory to all States and Union Territories, directing that cough and cold medications should not be prescribed to children under the age of 2 years Chennai/Bhopal: The Tamil Nadu...