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Policybazaar launches ‘ClaimSetu’
Policybazaar for Business (PBFB), the corporate arm of one of...
ICICI Foundation partners with IIT Kanpur to build Digital Health Stack
"We believe that technology-led innovation holds the key to...
World Health Day: Urgency of universal access to quality healthcare
In 2021 alone, over 4.5 billion individuals, representing more than half of the world's population, were left without access to essential health services, highlighting the urgent need for concerted efforts to bridge existing gaps In the pursuit of health equity and...
Balanced diet makes immune system more resilient to infections like TB: Health Ministry
With a whopping 2.8 million TB cases, India "represented 27 per cent of the global burden". New Delhi: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Sunday said that a balanced diet plays an important role in strengthening the immune system, making it more resilient to...
World Health Day: What is ailing Indians, and the progress made so far
"Key health issues faced by Indians include high incidence of non-communicable diseases like cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, obesity and hypertension. Respiratory infections and malnutrition are also increasing," J P S Sawhney, Chairperson, Department of...
Climate change impacts constitutional guarantee of right to equality: SC
''It is imperative for states like India, to uphold their obligations under international law, including their responsibilities to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions, adapt to climate impacts, and protect the fundamental rights of all individuals to live in a healthy...
74 pc Indians in favour of govt creating mandatory BIS standard for hospital bills: Report
"The three years of the Covid-19 pandemic brought to light, several issues faced by people at hospitals but the issue of getting a hefty bill at the end of their treatment with limited details and clarifications left a poor impression about India's private hospital...
Prostate cancer cases to double between 2020 and 2040 deaths to rise by 85 per cent Lancet study
"As more and more men around the world live to middle and old age, there will be an inevitable rise in the number of prostate cancer cases. We know this surge in cases is coming, so we need to start planning and take action now," said lead author of the Commission,...
India’s Ayurveda product market to reach Rs 1.2 lakh crore by FY28: Study
Ayurveda product market has experienced significant growth due to rising demand for natural and herbal remedies in local and international markets, increase in ayurvedic medical practitioners, government initiatives, and emergence of new entrepreneurs, Ayurveda tech...
World Health Day: India focusses on infrastructure development, quality care and transformative initiatives
In addition to the burgeoning hospital market, several other segments of the Indian healthcare industry are witnessing rapid growth and expansion. The telemedicine market, for instance, is expected to touch USD 5.4 billion by 2025, growing at an impressive CAGR of 31...
Researchers warn of extreme heat impact on outdoor workers, call for awareness, fewer hours
Following the adverse weather warning, researchers are advocating for novel ways of working outdoors, including flexible hours and mandatory breaks, to help workers adapt to the effects of heat, made increasingly humid because of climate change As the country braces...
Health report indicates significant growth in non-communicable diseases across India
On average, at least one in three Indians today were pre-diabetic, two in three were pre-hypertensive and one in 10 were depressed, the 4th edition of Apollo Hospitals' flagship Health of Nation Report on World Health Day 2024, said. Most common cancers in order of...