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US FDA clears Apple Watch hypertension feature
The company unveiled a blood pressure monitor in its latest Apple...
New IRDAI chief Seth to meet insurance CEOs on Sept 17
Ajay Seth, chairman, IRDAI Though, basically it will be a welcome...
WHO declares mpox a global public health emergency for second time in two years
An emergency committee met earlier on Wednesday to advise WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on whether the disease outbreak constitutes a "public health emergency of international concern," or PHEIC.PHEIC status is WHO's highest level of alert and aims...
MOU between NHA & MUHS to offer digital health education & support Ayushman Bharat
As per the MoU, MUHS will offer its Digital Health Foundation Course to NHA and co-develop additional Digital Health programs to support the roll-out of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission Digital Mission National Health Authority (NHA) and Maharashtra University of...
Bangladesh crisis impacts India’s medical tourism: Report
Current internal challenges in Bangladesh have impacted the flow of patients as a considerable number of these travellers have either cancelled or postponed their visits, according to a report by knowledge-based analytical group CareEdge Ratings.The contribution of...
Feeling lack of purpose, personal growth could be signal of dementia: Study
Mild cognitive impairment is often seen to precede dementia, in which the symptoms become severe enough to interfere with daily activities The feeling that one's life lacks purpose and that there are fewer opportunities for personal growth could be a very early sign...
Africa public health body declares mpox emergency
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) warned last week that the viral infection's rate of spread was alarming. It said that over 15,000 mpox cases and 461 deaths were reported on the continent this year so far, representing a 160% increase...
GST Council meet on Sept 9, to decide on removing or reducing 18% GST on retail Health Insurance
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman The issue of removal of 18 per cent GST can be decided by the GST Council. Several suggestions have come up and I shall take up with the GST Council,” Nirmala Sitharaman had said during her reply to the amendments of Finance...
NCDRC directs Fortis Escorts Heart Institute, doctor to pay Rs 65 lakh to patient
While awarding the compensation, the commission considered various aspects, including losses of income and consortium, payment made by the patient for medical treatment, travelling expenses and day-to-day medical and nursing-care costs. New Delhi: The National...
India’s population expected to reach 152.2 cr, sex ratio can increase from 943 in 2011 to 952 by 2036
By 2036, population of India is expected to reach 152.2 crore, with a slightly improved female percentage of 48.8% as compared to 48.5 percent in 2011. The proportion of individuals under 15 years is projected to decrease from 2011 to 2036, likely due to declining...
Financial strain of disability in India high, insurance aims to bridge gap
According to experts, close to 5 to 7 lakh people in the country suffer from temporary or permanent disability each year due to the high rates of accidents and crippling diseases and lose their ability to work and earn a livelihood New Delhi: A staggering number of...
Anxiety levels rising in rural India: Report
The prevalence of mental health disorders in India has risen steadily in recent years, contributing to the escalating public health concern, according to the State of Healthcare in Rural India Report – 2024, which covered a total of 5,389 households in 21 states. New...