By Dr Praveen Gupta, Principal Director & Chief of Neurology, Fortis Hospital The International Association of Cancer Registries (IARC) reported over 28,000 cases of brain tumours reported in India each year, and more than 24,000 people reportedly die due to brain tumours annually On this World
O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU), in an unparalleled initiative in India, has partnered with Sukoon Health, India’s #1 mental health hospital chain launched a mental health center within the university premises. This pioneering step marks a significant advancement in addressing mental health challenges faced by
Around 850 nurses across Wockhardt Hospitals locations were part of this event To honor the amazing work nurses do, Wockhardt Hospitals held special events across its centers in Mira Road, Mumbai Central, Rajkot, and Nagpur for International Nurses Day. The theme attributed to this year’s International
Key survey findings: Stigma Persists: 65% Believe Lack of Awareness Fuels Mental Health Stigma Misconceptions Hinder Help: 59% Equate Therapy with Talking to a Friend Cost a Major Obstacle: 60% Cite Affordability as Biggest Barrier to Therapy Stigma's Consequences: Over 50% Fear Mental Illness Hurts
IIHMR University’s healthcare-focused IIHMR Start-ups, a prominent unit of IIHMR Foundation rooted in Jaipur, Rajasthan has recently launched Saamarthya 2.O, "An Exclusive Growth Incubation Program” to support start-ups in the post-MVP or revenue-generating phase to accelerate their growth trajectory. The 2nd edition recognised 15 highly innovative
By: Dr Meghana Andankar, Vice president CPS, MBBS DGO FCPS DFP DNB (Gyn/Obs) DGO and FCPS 2002 DNB 2003 Pregnancy and motherhood are one of the most profound experiences, but they can also be incredibly challenging both physically and mentally. Mothers become intensified with the growing
MediBuddy, India's largest digital healthcare platform, has announced significant progress towards EBITDA neutrality, reaching break-even with a marginal loss as it closed the previous fiscal year (FY 23-24). This will further strengthen MediBuddy’s position as India's fastest-growing digital healthcare company, driven by its comprehensive service
With a mission to transform healthcare in India and make it patient-driven, the International Patients' Union hosted India's only Patients' Conference again this year in New Delhi. The International Patients' Union aims to address the issues of accessibility, affordability, and quality of healthcare and make
Established in 2018, Praan Wellness is a pioneering mental health foundation based in Hyderabad. Originally focused on suicide prevention among farmers, Praan extends help to urban communities as well. The organization aims to raise awareness on mental and well-being and destigmatize mental health issues by
Abrocitinib is the first-of-its-kind oral advanced systemic treatment for adults with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, to be made available in India. Abrocitinib provides rapid itch relief, sustained control of the disease and improved quality of life. Pfizer has received marketing authorization for abrocitinib in adults
