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Nestle recalls infant formula batches in 25 countries over toxin risk
Nestle, which makes products ranging from KitKat to Nescafe, said...
Bird flu outbreaks on farms in Kerala state reported, WOAH says
The spread of avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, has raised...
Embrace healthy lifestyle, eat balanced diet, monitor timely to control hypertension: Nadda
JP Nadda,Union Health Minister Hypertension, often termed the "silent killer," is a leading risk factor for cardiovascular diseases, leading to heart attacks, strokes, and kidney failure. India alone has over 220 million individuals suffering from hypertension, with...
CBSE asks schools to set up ‘sugar boards’ to monitor students’ sugar intake
"This alarming trend is largely attributed to high sugar intake, often due to the easy availability of sugary snacks, beverages and processed foods within school environments. The excessive consumption of sugar not only increases the risk of diabetes but also...
More than 80% insured persons unsure about efficacy of health cover claims survey
“Rising cost of medical treatment is a cause of concern for a vast majority of people in India, despite having a health cover,” Anup Rau, Managing Director and CEO, Future Generali India Insurance Company said. Mumbai: More than 80 per cent of insured persons polled...
Covid-19 wave returns in Asia, cases increase in Hong Kong, Singapore
Densely-populated financial centres such as Hong Kong and Singapore have reported significant increases in infections, while health agencies in China and Thailand are also grappling with fresh outbreaks. Despite previous periods of relative stability, the current wave...
IRDAI approves Medi Assist’s Rs 311 cr take over of Paramount TPA
Nayan Shah, managing director, Paramount TPA said, ``The IRDAI has granted in-principle approval to both the parties to process with transaction. There will be no impact on day- to- day operation and servicing. All operation, team service , structure , system and...
Apollo 24|7 forays into online insurance distribution, plans to launch products from 12 insurers
It has secured regulatory approval to operate as a corporate agent and will soon begin distributing Health, Life, and General Insurance products on its platform for its customers, said Apollo HealthCo CEO Madhivanan Balakrishnan. All plans will be bundled with...
UnitedHealth CEO steps down; suspends 2025 outlook on higher medical costs
Andrew Witty, CEO ,UnitedHealth UnitedHealthcare is the US' largest provider of Medicare Advantage plans, with more than 8 million customers. Those are privately run versions of the federal government coverage programme mostly for people ages 65 and older....
Star Health hacker says death threats and bullets sent to executives at India’s biggest health insurer
Star Health, India's biggest health insurer, has faced criticism from customers and data security experts since Reuters reported last September that xenZen had leaked sensitive client data, including medical reports. At the time, xenZen told Reuters in an email they...
PB Fintech raises $218 million for its new healthcare venture
Yashish Dahiya, chairman, PB Fintech The venture, PB Health, will use the funds to set up four to five hospitals in and around New Delhi by 2027, with a long-term plan to build a 25-30 hospital network across 10 Indian cities, PB Fintech chairman Yashish Dahiya told...
Need of regular fire safety audits of healthcare institutions to prevent disasters: Nadda
Underlining the increased responsibility of healthcare facilities, Nadda added that “since we work with high-load equipment and highly inflammable materials like oxygen and chemicals that not only save lives, but also are inflammable and might cause a hazard....