Tag: India
20% of patients in India prefer teleconsultation: Report
An increasing trend observed among patients owing to the long waiting period in OPDs despite taking prior appointments
#Budget2022: Healthcare stakeholders expect a bigger pie this year
Apart from increasing the health expenditure above 2.5% of GDP, industry experts also expecting some reforms like incentivizing private investment in healthcare infrastructure, expanding health insurance coverage
Importance of adult immunization in India
The COVID-19 pandemic is a wake-up call to raise awareness of the importance of adult immunization on a war footing, writes Jayantilal B. Chowhan, Chairman of Vardhman Health Specialities
Emerging biopharma trends to watch for in 2022
Below are key trends that emerging biotech and emerging biopharma companies should look out for in 2022....................
HCAH raises INR 112 crore to build largest out-of-hospital care platform...
The Investment will help bolster the out-of-hospital care segment in the country - a critical need in view of shortage of hospitals to deliver the best possible health outcomes and quality of life for patients while increasing the access and affordability
Delta & Omicron may both co-circulate: Experts
While Delta has two mutations on the receptor-binding domain of the spike protein, Omicron has 15. This has resulted in evasion from antibody binding, necessary for protection.
Alkem Laboratories to launch unique patented technology for diabetic foot ulcer
This technology will be available at affordable rates to Indian patients at a time when there is no definitive treatment for DFU in India
Smile Foundation ramps up mobile healthcare infrastructure
Smile Foundation to add nine Smile on Wheels mobile healthcare units across India as the nation braces up for third wave......................
Cipla wins prestigious Frost & Sullivan & TERI’s Sustainability 4.0 Award...
A joint initiative by Frost & Sullivan and TERI, the Sustainability Awards in its 12th edition evaluated companies from several sectors to understand the linkages between an organization’s strategy, governance & financial performance and the social, environmental & economic context within which it operates
Metropolis Healthcare launches the 3rd edition of MedEngage Scholarship program
The winners will be announced in February 2022, followed by a felicitation ceremony which will be held in April 2022