Stakeholders Emphasize Need for Enhanced Government Support to Address Sector Challenges As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, key stakeholders within the healthcare industry are urging the government to implement strategic reforms aimed at propelling the sector forward. The primary appeals include tax reductions on health insurance
State Becomes 34th to Implement National Health Assurance Scheme The Government of Odisha has officially joined the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), marking a pivotal advancement in the state's healthcare infrastructure. This strategic integration is set to provide comprehensive health coverage to
Hyderabad to Host Southeast Asia's First DynamicARC Proton Therapy System AIG Hospitals, a leading multispecialty healthcare institution, has unveiled plans to invest ₹800 crore in establishing a dedicated oncology centre at its Gachibowli campus in Hyderabad. This significant investment underscores the hospital's commitment to advancing cancer
Dr. Amit Shrivastav, Director and Head of Department, Neurology, Yatharth Hospital, Greater Noida Trauma to the brain and spine represents some of the most serious injuries a person can face, often with profound and long-lasting effects. These injuries, which may result from accidents, falls, or sports-related
In a landmark medical feat, a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Bharat Shah, Dr. Shruti Tapiawala, Dr. Pradeep Rao, Dr. Jitendra Jagtap, and at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, successfully performed the city’s first HLA compatible, acceptable mismatch domino kidney transplant of the year. This extraordinary
The Chhattisgarh government has achieved a significant milestone by distributing medical supplies worth ₹259.7 crore within a span of nine months. This unprecedented accomplishment underscores the state's commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility and quality for its residents. Strategic Healthcare Initiatives Under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupesh
In a decisive move to safeguard patient health, the West Bengal government has prohibited the use of ten intravenous (IV) fluids across all state-run hospitals. This action follows the tragic death of a young mother and critical illness of several others at Midnapore Medical College
Recent studies have revealed that surgical site infection (SSI) rates in India are significantly higher compared to many high-income countries (HICs), posing a substantial challenge to patient safety and healthcare quality nationwide. Higher SSI Rates in India While global SSI rates range from 0.5% to 15%, studies
Stryker, a global leader in medical technologies, today announced the launch of its Insignia® Hip Stem in India. Insignia is engineered to optimize patient fit and enable surgeon ease of implantation for total hip and hemiarthroplasty procedures. It is compatible with Stryker’s Mako SmartRobotics™ utilizing
Advancing Rare Condition Care: 22nd Global and 13th Indian Portal Cavernoma Case Treated -Life-Saving 49-Minute Surgery for Rare Portal Cavernoma and Gallbladder Stone Case In a significant medical achievement, the Minimal Access Smart Surgery Hospital (MASSH) in Chirag Enclave successfully completed a life-saving surgery on a
