Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda has hailed the 40% Goods and Services Tax (GST) on sin goods as a major milestone in India’s fight against harmful consumption. Calling it a “big win for public health,” Nadda emphasized that the decision reflects the government’s strong commitment
IHH Healthcare, a leading multinational hospital operator, has announced a bold plan to add approximately 2,000 new beds to its India operations by 2028, reinforcing its commitment to improving healthcare capacity, accessibility, and quality across the country. The announcement follows IHH’s recent brand transformation, emphasizing
· Robotic-assisted surgery offers significant health benefits, but gaps in insurance implementation continue to place the burden of affordability on patients. · Collaboration among healthcare providers, insurers, and policymakers is crucial to making robotic-assisted surgery (RAS) more accessible to a wider population. Recognizing the regulatory shift brought
Government’s Initiative to Reduce Import Dependence on China and Boost Domestic API ManufacturingThe Government of India is taking decisive steps to enhance domestic manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), Key Starting Materials (KSMs), and Drug Intermediates (DIs) through the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme. This
In response to reports of a human metapneumovirus (HMPV) outbreak in China, India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has heightened surveillance of respiratory infections and seasonal influenza across the nation. Officials emphasize that there is no immediate cause for alarm, and the situation remains
India’s biotechnology sector has achieved a significant milestone, currently valued at $150 billion. Despite this impressive figure, much of the sector's innovation and product development potential remains untapped. Jitendra Kumar, Managing Director of the Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council (BIRAC), underscored the necessity for increased
India is on track to potentially account for 8-10% of the global market share in Contract Research, Development, and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) by 2033, according to a new report from McKinsey & Company. This shift is driven by a significant movement of outsourcing work from
In a significant development for the medical device sector, India has officially joined the International Medical Device Regulators Forum (IMDRF) as an affiliate member, as announced by the Union Ministry of Health on Thursday. This new affiliation is expected to create invaluable opportunities for collaboration
The National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers (NABH) has officially announced that approximately 100 hospitals in India have successfully received digital health accreditation. This initiative, aimed at evaluating the digital maturity of healthcare institutions, highlights the growing importance of digital transformation in the
RITES Ltd, a prime transport infrastructure consultancy and engineering firm, today signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Power Finance Corporation (PFC) to explore avenues of mutual collaboration for consultancy works in sectors such as Transport & Logistics, Energy, Water & Sanitation, Communication, Social and
