India may face a significant increase in the number of cancer patients over the next decade and a half, with cases projected to rise to nearly 2 million (20 lakh) by 2040, Dr. Jitendra Singh, Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office, informed the
Located in the Financial District of Hyderabad, the 25-floor, 5,00,000 sq. ft. Medicover Hospital stands as India’s tallest and most technologically advanced healthcare tower, offering 550 beds, 13 operation theatres, 200 ICU beds, and comprehensive specialty services under one roof Marking a new milestone in India’s healthcare journey, Medicover Hospitals has
India is rapidly cementing its position as a global powerhouse in the medical devices industry, driven by robust policy support, rising manufacturing capabilities, and increasing global demand for high quality, affordable medtech solutions. With a combination of strong domestic reforms and strategic international partnerships, the
In a major step toward strengthening primary healthcare delivery, BJP MP Rekha Gupta announced that 187 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs will be established across Delhi by December 2025. The initiative is part of the government’s commitment to providing accessible, affordable, and quality healthcare to every citizen
Elon Musk-led Starlink, the satellite internet division of SpaceX, is inching closer to its long-awaited India launch with a major partnership in Maharashtra aimed at boosting digital access across healthcare centers and remote regions. According to officials familiar with the development, Starlink has begun pilot connectivity
A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has raised alarm over a concerning surge in infectious diseases across India, revealing that one in every nine diagnostic tests conducted under surveillance programs has returned positive results for infectious pathogens. The findings, based on
In a visionary move toward transforming India’s emergency medical response, Dr. V.K. Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, has called for a technology-driven overhaul of the national ambulance network to ensure that emergency medical care reaches patients within 10 minutes. Speaking at a high-level health forum, Dr.
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda has highlighted the remarkable transformation of India’s healthcare landscape, noting that the country has expanded from a single All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi to 23 AIIMS across the nation, symbolizing a new era of accessible
pidemic, driven by a sharp rise in lifestyle-related disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. The alarming trend underscores the urgent need for preventive healthcare measures, early screening, and public awareness. According to experts, nearly one in ten adults in India may be living with some
India witnessed an alarming surge in extreme heat events in 2024, with each person exposed to an average of 20 heatwave days, of which 6.5 days were directly linked to human-induced climate change, according to a new global analysis. The findings, published by Climate Central, highlight
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