by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 21, 2025 | Health, Indian News, Policy
The minister said that ever since the campaign started, 35 crore people were screened, of whom 4.2 crore were detected with hypertension and 2.6 crore were found to be diabetic. Of the 29.35 crore people screened for oral cancer, 1.18 crore were detected with...
by AIP Online Bureau | Mar 7, 2025 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News
Prime Minister Narendra Modi “Diseases linked to our lifestyle are posing a huge risk to our health today. Obesity is one of them because it is the root cause of many diseases. According to a recent report, nearly 44 crore people in India may be obese by 2050....
by AIP Online Bureau | Feb 24, 2025 | Health, Indian News, Policy
The top court previously said chaining of persons suffering from mentally illnesses could not be allowed and termed it as “atrocious” and “inhuman”. The court said such acts were violative of their rights under Article 21 of the Constitution,...
by AIP Online Bureau | Feb 21, 2025 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Non-Life, Regulation, Risk Management
In India, insurers can vary health insurance premiums by city based on factors ranging from hospitalization costs to demographics.Getting the regulatory nod to include air pollution as a factor would depend on insurers submitting proof to back the assertion that toxic...
by AIP Online Bureau | Jan 31, 2025 | Eco/Invest/Demography, Health, Indian News, Policy, Regulation
“Health is a crucial component of human capital and a valuable asset for a prosperous and stable economy. It boosts productivity, reduces healthcare needs, enhances life expectancy, and supports social development,” said the Economic Survey New Delhi: The Economic...
