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India approves Novo Nordisk’s obesity drug Wegovy for fatty liver disease
Novo Nordisk said about two in three people in India have fatty...
SC takes suo motu cognisance of matter regarding access to life-saving medicines
The matter relates to a woman in Kerala, who was suffering from...
Motherhood & Financial Planning: Securing every stage of life with confidence
A strong financial plan is not built only around protection. It must also account for wealth creation,continuity of income and long-term financial stability across changing life stages Vikas Gupta, Chief Product Officer, ICICI Prudential Life Insurance Company...
AI turning vital to healthcare, need to prepare doctors to use it responsibly:NMC chairperson
"This is not about turning a doctor into a technologist. It is about ensuring that every doctor understands what AI can and can't do, can interpret AI output critically, use AI safely in clinical practice, and maintain independent clinical judgement," he said. New...
W.H.O. declares Ebola outbreak in Congo, Uganda a global health emergency
The WHO said the outbreak, caused by the Bundibugyo virus, does not meet the criteria of a pandemic emergency but that countries sharing land borders with the DRC are at high risk for further spread.The outbreak is "extraordinary" as there are no approved Bundibugyo...
Stomach viruses pose greater cruise danger than rare Hantavirus
“If you’re going on a cruise, you need to recognize the risk is higher. Dense socializing spaces, as well as shared food and water systems, can accelerate the spread of diseases, while limited medical equipment and staffing make curbing infections harder, said Abraar...
IRDAI to intensify monitoring of insurance industry’s performance:Ajay Seth
Ajay Seth, chairman, IRDAI Seth highlighted that in non-life Insurance sector, persistent rise in complaints signals systemic service issues.Health and motor claims are key drivers, highlighting growing policyholder friction and the need for targeted corrective...
SHANTI Act rules to be rolled out soon:Jitendra Singh
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Jitendra Singh The SHANTI Act introduces critical amendments designed to expand private and foreign participation in India's nuclear power sector; clarify the liability framework for nuclear operators; operationalize the...
West Bengal to implement Ayushman Bharat and PM Fasal Bima Yojna:New CM Suvendu Adhikari
Suvendu Adhikari,Chief Minister,West Bengal Adhikari announced in a press conference that Bengal would now become part of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, alongside multiple other central welfare projects – like PM Jan Arogya Yojna, PM Fasal Bima Yojna offering crop...
CDSCO mandates safety reporting from new drug launch
In an advisory issued by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) on April 21, the regulator said it has observed instances where companies obtained approval for a new drug but launched the product in the market much later while submitting Periodic...
Spanish health authorities move to evacuate passengers from infected ship
All passengers on the luxury cruise ship MV Hondius are considered high-risk contacts as a precautionary measure, Europe's public health agency said late on Saturday as part of its rapid scientific advice, adding that the risk to the general population remains low....
Transparency in claim settlement central to building trust among empanelled hospitals for AB PM-JAY:NHA CEO
Sunil Kumar Barnwal, Chief Executive Officer, National Health Authority, Sunil Kumar Barnwal, Chief Executive Officer, National Health Authority, noted that India is among the first countries in the Global South to establish such a platform for validating AI solutions...