The court made it clear that the 40 per cent pictorial health warning rule, which existed prior to the amendment rules, would remain in force.

This is one of the largest health insurance schemes in the country as it gives cover for cashless treatment of 1401 diseases – of Rs 3,00,000 for 663 critical and Rs 30,000 each for 738 general illnesses

Delhi government cancelled the licence of Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh with immediate effect, for alleged medical negligence including the twins case in which one of the babies was found alive after being declared dead by the doctors.

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On the insurance regulator IRDA’s move to study the impact of wearable and portable devices on the health insurance sector, Jacob said,“ We are waiting for the final clarity to come from Irdai on the issue. Though we have already started working on it.

“The demographic dividend that India enjoys is under severe threat from NCDs. Unchecked, this disease burden will take away India’s best at their most productive age. Already around 20 percent of heart attacks observed across Apollo Hospitals are in the age group of 25-35 years.” Dr Prathap C. Reddy, Chairman, Apollo Hospitals

Growing lifestyle diseases, rising demand for affordable healthcare delivery systems due to increasing healthcare costs, emergence of telemedicine, rapid health insurance penetration, mergers and acquisitions helping to reach untapped markets and government initiatives are driving healthcare market in India,

“We are also planning to print the National Tobacco Cessation QuitLine number (1800-22-77-87) on packets. Also, the text warnings will mention the diseases caused due to consumption of tobacco,”

Nicotine has been declared as a lethal and hazardous substance under the Environment (Protection) Act and Insecticide Act, NEW DELHI:      The Union health ministry is planning to issue an advisory to all states on the health risks of electronic...