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Over 34.7 cr Ayushman Bharat cards generated: Economic Survey
“Considering the multiplier effect of low costs, the scheme saves...
Eco Survey calls for paradigm shift to counter rising mental health and obesity issues among Indians
Mental health drags down productivity more widely in the ecosystem...
Risk persists even though Covid cases starting to plateau in parts of India: WHO
''Even though some cities or states may be beginning to see plateauing of cases, the risk persists. We need to continue to remain vigilant. Our focus must be on reducing transmission. Implementing situation-specific public health and social measures and increasing...
Covid positivity rate still above 10% in 407 districts, Centre extends curbs till Feb 28
The home secretary emphasised that there should be continued focus on the five-fold strategy of test, track, treat and vaccination, and adherence to Covid- appropriate behaviour New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry on Thursday extended the existing COVID-19 containment...
Early signs of Covid cases plateauing reported but need to be observed, says govt
Addressing a press conference here, Lav Agarwal, the joint secretary in the Health Ministry, said, "Early indication of a plateau in cases are being reported in certain geographies. The trend needs to be observed and required precautions need to be continued." "Top 10...
Today only 18% of insurers are able to optimize data use for competitive advantage: Capgemini
Insurers with non-traditional, real-time data sources such as telematics, wearables and social media data will be able to meet rising customer expectations of convenience, customized advice, and dynamic pricing, and compete with InsurTech companies that are able to...
Regular market approval granted for Covishield, Covaxin for use in adult population
Under the conditions, the firms shall submit data of ongoing clinical trials and the vaccines to be supplied for programmatic setting. Adverse event following immunisation will continue to be monitored New Delhi:India's drug regulator on Thursday granted regular...
India logs 2,86,384 new COVID-19 cases in last 24 hours
Under the ongoing nationwide COVID-19 vaccination drive, over 163.84 crore vaccine doses have been administered so far New Delhi: India logged 2,86,384 new COVID-19 cases and 573 deaths in the last 24 hours, stated the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on...
‘Each dose of Covishield, Covaxin may cost Rs 275 after regular market nod’
As of now, Covaxin is priced at Rs 1,200 per dose while Covishield costs Rs 780 in private facilities. The prices include Rs 150 service charge. Both the vaccines are only authorised for emergency use in the country New Delhi: The price of Covishield and Covaxin, the...
U.S. Labor Dept withdrawing COVID vaccine rule for large employers
President Joe Biden unveiled in September several regulations aimed at increasing the U.S. adult vaccination rate, which currently stands at about 74%, according to government data, among the lowest for developed nations. The rules sparked legal challenges by...
Budget 2022: Insurers urge higher 80 C investment limit; cut in GST on health products
"The industry has long pending expectations from the policy makers for incentivizing people to get life insurance by giving a separate deduction limit of minimum Rs 1 lakh for insurance premium payment under Section 80C," Tarun Rustagi Chief Financial Officer Canara...
WHO-US EPA partnership to unravel linkage between health and climate change
Five year agreement recognises the increased environmental and public health risks from the warming global climate and prioritizes environmental justice WHO estimates that 24% of all global deaths, and 28% of deaths among children under five, are linked to the...