India’s ambitious efforts to lower its reliance on medical device imports are being curbed by stringent Production Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme requirements and persistent infrastructure underutilization, according to a recent report by the Boston Consulting Group (BCG). The report, titled “Unlocking ‘India for the World’
The Delhi Medical Association Nursing Home Forum (DMA NHF) has formally lodged a complaint with the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), alleging anti-competitive practices by health insurers acting collectively through the General Insurance Council (GIC). In its submission, DMA NHF has urged IRDAI
Healthium Medtech and the Centre for Cellular and Molecular Platforms (C-CAMP) recently launched the first cohort of the C-CAMP Healthium Innovations Program for Surgical Interventions and Medical Technologies in Bengaluru. This program is a part of the CSR initiative of Healthium Medtech. The partnership aims to
The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Uttar Pradesh organised the CII UP Health Summit 2025 under the theme “Swasth Bharat, Samarth Bharat: Together for a Healthier Future.” The summit was led by Dr. Upasana Arora, President – CII UP State, and Managing Director – Yashoda
In light of the recent GST reform developments and the Group of Ministers’ (GoM) endorsement of the Centre’s proposal to simplify GST slabs, we would like to bring your attention to the significant implications for the healthcare sector . The proposed changes - eliminating the
Despite significant advancements in menstrual health awareness and access to hygiene products across urban India, a large segment of rural India continues to be left behind, facing persistent challenges that undermine health, dignity, and gender equality. This growing disparity calls for urgent, targeted interventions to
A recent global study has revealed an alarming disparity in the cost burden of essential medicines, demonstrating that people in poorer countries might be paying more for the same critical drugs compared to those in wealthier nations when adjusted for purchasing power. The comprehensive analysis, published
The Union Minister of Ayush, Shri Prataprao Jadhav, today chaired the inaugural meeting of the Parliamentary Consultative Committee attached to the Ministry of Ayush in New Delhi. The meeting marked an important milestone in fostering collaborative policymaking and advancing the nation’s vision for traditional medicine
Kerala has witnessed a substantial increase in communicable diseases over the last ten years, with the state reporting 12 additional diseases in the period, raising the total number of reported communicable ailments to 25. This surge poses serious public health challenges and underscores the urgent
The Government of India’s Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) initiative has achieved a monumental milestone, crossing 24 lakh (2.4 million) calls since its inception in October 2022. This landmark underscores the nation’s growing awareness and utilization of digital mental health services. Tele-MANAS,
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