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Punjab to roll out Rs 10 lakh universal healthcare cover for 65 lakh families,UII to provide Rs 1lakh health insurance
Mathew George,executive director, United Indian Insurance and...
Govt probes insurers paying excessive distribution commissions without growing business
The Department of Financial services (DFS) has sent letters to...
Liberal approach must be adopted while considering disability pension to army men: SC
"We must appreciate the fact that the provisions for grant of disability pension are in the nature of a beneficial scheme intended to provide succour to servicemen in hard times who have been discharged from service after having served the nation with dedication. New...
Maharashtra govt mulling policy to deny fuel to unfit vehicles: Minister
With the increase in the number of vehicles on roads, especially those running on conventional fuel, air pollution has risen at an alarming rate, state Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said Mumbai: The Maharashtra government is considering a policy to deny fuel at...
Star Health ropes in former commerce secy Rajeev Kher as chairman
``I look forward to working closely with the Board and management to strengthen governance, drive long-term value, and steer the company through the evolving landscape of healthcare and insurance. Our focus will remain firmly on inclusive growth, ethical leadership,...
AIIMS-Delhi researchers pioneer breakthrough diagnostic tool for rare genetic disorders
The scope of the technique extends far beyond PCD, researchers claimed. It can accurately detect a range of rare ciliary disorders related conditions, including respiratory anomalies, renal cystic disease, blindness, neural tube defects, intellectual disability,...
Heat Waves: Global Climate Change Need To Be Addressed
Various initiatives have been undertaken by the Government of India with the help of States to reduce the impact of heatwaves in the coming years. The National Action Plan on Climate Change (NAPCC) and State Action Plan on Climate Change (SAPCC) are one of the major...
‘100 pc fruit juice’ claim by Dabur violates law, misleading: FSSAI to Delhi HC
The writ petition filed by Smita Singh, Assistant Director with the FSSAI dated April 22, challenged Dabur against the “100 per cent” claim stating that the juices contain water and fruit concentrates. In addition, the term “100 per cent” is also not a recognised for...
Rare diseases often go undiagnosed or untreated in parts of Africa. A project seeks to change that
Globally, more than 350 million people live with rare diseases, most of them caused by a misstep hidden within their genes. Some conditions can be caught early and treated—but in parts of Africa where population data and resources are scarce, many people go...
Perfios takes over healthcare information exchange platform IHX
“The acquisition of IHX is a strategic leap in our mission to transform the healthcare claims landscape. IHX has long served as the backbone of India’s health claims ecosystem, and we are excited to welcome the IHX team into the Perfios family,” said Sabyasachi...
Delhi launches free Rs 10 lakh health cover for senior citizens under Vay Vandana scheme
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched Ayushman Vay Vandana scheme in New Delhi Under the Vay Vandana Yojana, each registered senior citizen will be provided with a unique health card.This card will securely store their...
Cancer treatment top priority for govt, Rs 3k cr allocated for it: Nadda
Union Health Minister JP Nadda ``We have made the age of 30 mandatory for screening. Cancer treatment is a priority area for policy makers and we have allocated Rs 3000 crore for the purpose," he said. Nadda said more than 26 crore people have been screened for oral...