In a remarkable milestone for India’s medical device industry, a next-generation heart stent developed in India has received major global recognition, highlighting the country’s growing innovation and self-reliance in advanced cardiovascular technologies. The indigenous stent, designed and manufactured under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, has been
In a landmark move strengthening its international presence, Narayana Health, one of India’s largest and most respected healthcare providers, has announced the acquisition of UK-based Practice Plus Group (PPG), marking a major milestone in its global expansion strategy. The acquisition, estimated at £160 million (approximately ₹1,700
The Government of Mizoram has launched a statewide ‘Tobacco-Free Youth’ campaign aimed at reducing tobacco consumption among school and college students, reinforcing its commitment to building a healthier, smoke-free generation. The campaign, spearheaded by the State Tobacco Control Cell (STCC) under the National Tobacco Control Programme
The new dedicated stroke unit offers rapid diagnostics, multidisciplinary care and advanced treatment options for stroke patients, bringing critical neurological services closer to families in Navi Mumbai and surrounding areas In a critical step for neurological health in the region, Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai, has launched
Mr Manish Mohta, Founder of Learning Spiral In the age of artificial intelligence, healthcare is one of the most promising and sensitive frontiers. But behind every “smart diagnosis”, every predictive alert, and every automated analysis lies a quiet but critical process: data annotation. For AI to
MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare company, has released a study highlighting a sharp rise in metabolic and lifestyle-related risk factors among professionals aged 30 to 40. The findings show that obesity, abnormal lipid levels, and early glucose irregularities are becoming common in this age group,
In a move aimed at supporting India’s fast-growing medical device industry, the Government of India has announced the alignment of packaging and labeling rules for medical devices, easing compliance requirements and promoting regulatory clarity for manufacturers. The Department of Consumer Affairs, in coordination with the Central
In a remarkable medical milestone, Narayana Health City has successfully performed a robot-assisted septal defect closure surgery, marking a significant advancement in minimally invasive cardiac procedures in India. The complex procedure was carried out by a team of expert cardiac surgeons using a state-of-the-art surgical robot,
FUJIFILM India has announced the launch of its FW500 Clinical Chemistry Analyzer, marking a significant expansion in its diagnostics and in-vitro diagnostics (IVD) portfolio. The new system is designed to deliver high accuracy, reliability, and speed in clinical testing, supporting laboratories and hospitals in enhancing
HCG Cancer Centre, Kolkata, Organises ‘The Pink Carpet: Walk of Courage’ to Honour Breast Cancer Survivors and Promote Early Screening ~ A heartfelt tribute to courage, resilience, and the power of early screening ~ HCG Cancer Centre, Newtown, Kolkata, hosted “The Pink Carpet” - themed “Walk
