Tag: Health
Up to 15% people suffering from depression have suicidal tendency, a...
As per experts, more than 20% of people suffering from hypertension and diabetes are likely to suffer from depression.....................
#WorldCancerDay: The fault in our genes!
Molecular epidemiologic studies have provided conclusive evidence that individual susceptibility to cancer is mediated by both genetic and environmental factors, writes Dr Rakesh Katna, Consultant Surgical Oncology, Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai...........................
#Budget2021: Health stakeholders hail 137% hike in allocation
The budget allocation of Rs 2,23,846 crore, as per experts, will help in reducing the rural-urban divide and capacity enhancement interventions across the value chain.................
#Budget2021: MedTech sector gives thumbs up, hopes govt will address concerns
A look at the reactions of key stakeholders representing Indian and multi-national companies from the medical technology landscape.....................
#Budget2021: Biotech allocated Rs 3,502.37 crore
In the budget 2021-22, the DST has been earmarked Rs 6,067.39 crore, while the DBT has been given Rs 3,502.37 crore, and the DSIR Rs 5,224.27 crore.......................
#Budget2021: Healthcare a top priority in the post-covid world
As one of the 6 crucial pillars of Aatma Nirbhar Bharat. Healthy India, along with other sectors “will further strengthen the sankalp of Nation First”, Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman stated while presenting the Budget 2021..................
Novartis renews WHO medicine donation pledge with aim of ending leprosy
Novartis leprosy medicine donation program with WHO extended to 2025. Program has already treated over 7 million patients since 2000..........................
#Budget2021: Industry stakeholders list their expectations
New Delhi: The key stakeholders of the bioscience industry have got huge expectations from the budget 2021 all set to be presented by the...
#Budget2021: FICCI calls for health cess on certain low end medical...
Basic customs duty should be reduced to zero % to promote medical equipment, assemblies & parts manufactured in India, Import duty rationalization for raw materials, finished goods to encourage indigenous manufacturing to make affordable devices available to the patients......................
Sasakawa Leprosy Initiative: ‘Flipchart’, a user-friendly training material launched for ASHAs
Flipchart to reach over 3 Lakh ASHAs to promote early detection and treatment of leprosy in Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Gujarat, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal. WHO India to launch short online video to teach ASHAs how to effectively use the Flipchart............................