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Of all lung cancer patients, 40 pc never smoked: BJP MP demands national screening programme
Raising the matter during Zero Hour in the Upper House, Desai cited...
Health insurance premium hikes driven by ageing policyholders,higher coverage, enhanced features and not due to inflation, says Govt
As per Bima Bharosa portal of IRDAI, during FY 2024-25, 1,37,361...
Viral social media post on cashless denial of policyholder ‘baseless’: Niva Bupa
The LinkedIn post, from health insurance and investments advisor Avigyan Mitra, stated that the patient with a Rs 2.40 crore policy was allegedly denied a Rs 61 lakh cashless claim for the life-saving procedure. Stating the allegation being made against Niva Bupa...
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...