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1,114 hospitals de-empanelled, 1,504 penalised under Ayushman Bharat Insurance scheme
"Suitable actions including de-empanelment of 1,114 hospitals,...
SBI General launches exclusive Health Insurance branches across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana
L to R-CS Setty, chairman, State Bank of India, Naveen Chandra Jha,...
Health ministry asks states, UTs to act strictly against hospitals involved in illegal transplant
''It should be ensured that a unique NOTTO-ID for both donor and recipient is generated by the hospital from NOTTO website (www.notto.mohfw.gov.in), in all cases of organ transplant, whether from a living donor or deceased donor,'' the letter said New Delhi: The Union...
Health Insurance: IRDAI removes age cap on policies since Apr 1
“Insurers must ensure they offer health insurance products catering to all age groups. They may design products specifically for senior citizens, students, children, maternity, and other groups as specified by the Competent Authority,” stated a notification issued by...
CCPA calls for FSSAI investigation into allegations of Nestle putting sugar in baby products
Nidhi Khare,Consumer Affairs Secretary and Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) chief Asserting that high sugar in baby products raises serious concerns about the potential implications for the health and safety of children in our country. The health and...
Nestle adds sugar to baby food sold in India but not in Europe
The report said that Nestle adds sugar to infant milk and cereal products in several countries which is a violation of international guidelines aimed at preventing obesity and chronic diseases. Violations were found only in Asian, African, and Latin American countries...
UNFPA report reveals 24% of India’s population is under 14 years old, totaling 144 crore
The segment aged 10-24 is estimated to constitute 26 per cent, with the 15-64 age group making up 68 per cent. Additionally, 7 per cent of India's population is aged 65 years and above, with men having a life expectancy of 71 years and women 74 years New Delhi: UNFPA...
Indians increasingly spending money on mutual fund investments, insurance, trading: Razorpay analysis
As per them, mutual fund investments surged by a whopping 86 per cent, insurance payments have seen a significant 56 per cent growth and trading experienced a 62 per cent jump in value in 2023-24. "With this, we witnessed the emergence of a new India. One that is...
Breast cancer to cause a million deaths a year by 2040 Lancet commission
Globally, breast cancer cases will increase from 2.3 million in 2020 to more than 3 million by 2040, with low- and middle-income countries being "disproportionately affected", the commission estimated New Delhi: Breast cancer is now the world's most common...
Panda wants Bima Sugam up and running by Apr 19, 2025 coinciding with IRDAI’s 25th foundation day
Debasish Panda, chairman, IRDAI Apr 19,2025, is the 25th foundation day of the Hyderabad based regulator and IRDAI chief chosen that day to launch Bima Sugam , which is expected to usher in the `UPI moment' in the Indian insurance industry Mumbai: Debasish Panda,...
EU regulator rules out link between weight-loss drugs and suicidal thoughts
The analysis started in July after Iceland's health regulator flagged three cases of patients thinking about suicide or self-harm after using Novo's drugs The European Union drug regulator found no evidence that a class of diabetes and weight-loss drugs such as Novo...
France is proposing to allow terminally ill patients to take lethal medication
A team of medical professionals would need to confirm that the patient has a grave and incurable illness, is suffering from intolerable and untreatable pain, and is seeking lethal medication of their own free will. Those with severe psychiatric conditions and...