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One in two people tested in India show high blood sugar levels: Report
Gaurav Verma, Head of B2C, PharmEasy (API Holdings) noted "This...
Can consider visa on arrival for medical treatment: Goyal
"The idea about visa on arrival is a good idea. We will pursue...
Star Health communications focus on leak distribution instead of potential vulnerabilities Telegram
"The more pressing question that remains largely unaddressed is how this sensitive customer data was compromised in the first place. While Star Health has been quick to initiate legal proceedings against Telegram, there has been notably less transparency about the...
IFSCA chief Rajaraman to address 3rd edition of IIA annual event on Nov 20 in Mumbai
K Rajaraman,, chairperson, International Financial Services Centres Authority As `Insurance for All by 2047’ based on the principles of inclusive insurance has become a central objective the Indian government, insurance regulator IRDAI, the IIA Annual Event 2024 ...
Govt asks manufacturers to cut price of 3 anti-cancer drugs
In line with the government's commitment to ensure the availability of drugs at affordable prices, the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has issued an office memorandum directing the concerned manufacturers to reduce the MRP on three anti-cancer drugs,...
“I apologize to all elderly people in Delhi, West Bengal”: PM Modi tears into opponents of Ayushman Bharat Yojana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Prime Minister launched a portal for allied and healthcare professionals and institutes. It will act as a centralised database of existing healthcare professionals and institutes New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday unveiled...
Star Health absolves security chief in data leak incident
The company said that alleged communication between a hacker and the security officer were fabricated by the hacker. In August, Star Health faced a data leak, where stolen customer data including medical reports, were publicly accessible via chatbots on messaging app...
PM-ABHIM: Rs 64,000 crore healthcare infra project planned
VK Paul,member,Niti Aayog "Under PM-ABHIM, in every block in the country, Blocks Public Health units and labs will be made. In 600 districts, Integrated Public Health Units are being planned. The National Centre for Disease Control will have 30 branches across the...
Lahore: World’s most polluted city as smog crisis deepens
“Yesterday, Lahore was declared the most polluted city in the world. We have taken several initiatives to address the matter and now we are planning for artificial rain in the city,” Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said during a press briefing on Tuesday...
Hack at UnitedHealth’s tech unit impacted 100 mln people, US health dept says
UnitedHealth has previously said that hackers potentially stole a third of Americans' data in one of the worst hacks to hit the U.S. healthcare sector. The company began notifying affected patients in June The February hack at UnitedHealth's tech unit Change affected...
Negligence only if doctor lacks qualification or expertise in treatment: SC
"A medical professional may be held liable for negligence only when he is not possessed with the requisite qualification or skill or when he fails to exercise reasonable skill which he possesses in giving the treatment," the bench said New Delhi: The Supreme Court on...
Siddaramaiah launches ‘Gruha Arogya’ initiative
Siddaramaiah,Chief Minister,Karnataka This scheme, a flagship program of the Department of Health and Family Welfare for the control and management of non-communicable diseases seeks to reach underprivileged sections and ensure timely detection of diseases, officials...