In a landmark development for India's healthcare landscape, West Bengal has officially become the 36th State/Union Territory to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Health Authority (NHA) and
Rakshith Rangarajan, Equity Fund Manager, Inviga Investment Advisors Private Limited. For years, India’s healthcare conversation has been dominated by a familiar cast of metros:Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad. Yet the most interesting part of the story is now unfolding atier below, in cities like Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Mangaluru,
Indian manufacturers urge for stricter scrutiny, citing data privacy, quality, and national security concerns India’s domestic medical technology (MedTech) manufacturers have raised serious alarms regarding the increasing penetration of Chinese medical devices in the Indian healthcare ecosystem, flagging major concerns about national security, data privacy, and
JATIN MAHAJAN Secretary, Association of Diagnostics Manufacturers of India (ADMI) The perception that imported products are superior to Indian-made ones is deeply ingrained in the Indian psyche, rooted more in legacy and sentiment than in objective reality. However, this perception is increasingly outdated. India has made significant
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Unveils Major Health Infrastructure Push Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced on July 14 that her government is redeveloping seven long-pending ICU hospitals—initiated during the COVID‑19 pandemic—into fully equipped super‑specialty centres. During the inauguration of Yatharth Super Speciality Hospital in Model Town,
Private hospitals across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana have suspended Aarogyasri healthcare services, citing substantial unpaid dues from the respective state governments. This suspension has left numerous beneficiaries without access to essential medical treatments, exacerbating healthcare challenges for economically disadvantaged populations. Mounting Financial Strain on Private Hospitals The
Recent studies indicate a concerning trend in India's healthcare landscape: the number of women undergoing treatment for breast cancer is projected to increase by 50,000 annually throughout this decade. This escalation is anticipated to impose an average economic burden of $19.55 billion each year. Study Insights Published
In a significant move to prioritize patient rights and ethical healthcare practices, Jharkhand’s Health Minister, Dr. Irfan Ansari, announced on Sunday a new directive aimed at private hospitals. During his visit to Dhanbad, Dr. Ansari underscored the importance of humane treatment in healthcare and declared
Bharat Biotech hereby communicates the following message regarding pricing of COVAXIN® for Central Government, State Governments, and Private Hospitals, we believe it is pertinent to place facts on record for the Media and the public at large, so that they can understand and appreciate our
