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Nasal spray lowers Covid viral load by 94 percent in 24 hours: Lancet study
NONS was launched in India under the brand name FabiSpray in...
Govt announces free Covid booster doses for 18-59 age group for 75 days from July 15
In a tweet, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said, "As part...
Health Protection Gaps in EMs:an opportunity for health insurers to serve the most vulnerable
Jad Ariss, Secretary General of The Geneva Association, said: “Healthcare funding is one of the biggest societal challenges of our time and the insurance industry can play a major role in offering sustainable solutions. Health protection gaps in emerging markets require flexible and creative approaches that address the needs of vulnerable people who have so far been denied suitable and affordable access to healthcare.”
Bengaluru, Chennai, Delhi among world’s cheapest cities to live in: Report
“Within Asia, the best value for money has traditionally been offered by South Asian cities, particularly those in India and Pakistan,” the EIU said. “To an extent this remains true, and Bengaluru, Chennai, New Delhi and Karachi feature among the 10 cheapest locations surveyed.”
Higher Incidences of renal disorders among Millennials: SBI Gen Study
SBI Life Insurance launches “Thanks a Dot”, a self-examination awareness campaign for early detection of breast cancer, awareness initiative that is supported by the Women’s Cancer Initiative -Tata Memorial Hospital.
Sale deal in final stage of completion: Star Health
A consortium of WestBridge AIF, investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala and Madison Capital signed definitive agreements with the shareholders of Star Health to purchase the shares of the insurer last year. In October 2018, the Competition Commission of India (CCI) approved 100 per cent acquisition of Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Ltd by Safecrop Holdings Pvt Ltd and others.
Ayushman Bharat, actually a ‘lifesaver’ for private insurance firms, says Jairam Ramesh
“Patients will not have access to adequate healthcare under PMJAY because it excludes outpatient treatment, which 87 per cent of ailing persons undergo. Outpatient treatment is a serious financial burden that accounted for 63 per cent of the Rs 4,955 spent by households out of their pockets on health in 2014,” he said.
61% office-goers in India want commuting time to be included in working hours: Survey
“Last year our Global Workspace Survey talked about reaching a tipping point, but what we are seeing now is that flexible working is considered by many to be the new norm for any business that is serious about productivity, agility and winning the war for top talent,” IWG CEO and Founder Mark Dixon said.
Closing the Gender Gap
Women make up almost half of the world’s working-age population of nearly 5 billion people. But only about 50 percent of those women participate in the labor force, compared with 80 percent of men. The losses to an economy from economic disempowerment of women were estimated to range from 10 percent of GDP in advanced economies to more than 30 percent in South Asia and in the Middle East and North Africa.
Standardisation of rates and procedures of healthcare providers necessary:Khuntia
Ayushman Bharat which has completed 170 days since its launch has benefited 15 lakh people for which Rs. 2000 crore has been provided for. The private sector had stepped in a big way and the coverage is expected to rise to 100 million in the next one year.
Five things to consider before buying a health insurance
With so many product options in the market, selecting the right cover could be a daunting task. However being apprised of certain key requisites when buying a Health Insurance might make the process a lot simpler – here are five imperatives that one must consider before settling for a plan.
Not just heart & lungs: Passive smoking can raise kidney disease risk
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), smoking tobacco is globally the second leading cause of heart diseases after high blood pressure. Nearly 12 per cent of cardiovascular deaths worldwide occur due to tobacco abuse and second-hand smoking.