Small Molecules Era Fades: Experts Urge Focus on Biologics and Large Molecules, ETPharma
At the ETPharma’s Future-Ready Supply Chain Summit, experts highlighted that for India to capitalise on the China +1 shift, it must focus on backend products like APIs and expand into large molecules and biologics. Regarding the Biosecure Act, experts see long-term opportunities in pre-clinical drugs, but late-stage (Phase 2, 3) products are unlikely to come to India.
Date:- 20 December 2024
US FDA lifts partial clinical hold on BioNTech cancer drug study, ETPharma
FDA: In October, a partial clinical hold was placed on the trial studying the drug, gotistobart, in some lung cancer patients after an assessment of the trial data by an independent data monitoring committee.
Date:- 14 December 2024
The second edition of the ETPharma Future-Ready Supply Chain Summit will highlight the evolution of drug supply chains, emerging technologies, and innovations, along with their potential impact on the industry’s performance. The summit will also address pressing issues such as nosediving trade imbalances, the US BIOSECURE Act, and the potential risks of trade wars and tariffs, while examining their implications for the Indian market and manufacturers.
Date:- 7 December 2024
Govt likely to upgrade PLI scheme in the upcoming budget: Pharma Secy, ETPharma
PLI Scheme: Dr Arunish Chawla, Secretary, Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers (MoCF) said, “The scheme for strengthening the pharmaceutical industry is entering its last year and time has come to think of the post PLI framework… we will hope to do this over the next three months.”
Date:- 30 Novemeber 2024
How India Can Catch the Next Wave of Growth in Biosimilars, Biologics, and Vaccines
India Pharmaceutical Industry: In 2021, Indian manufacturers contributed $500 million to $600 million to this $12 billion industry, pushed forth by simple biologics, including insulin, erythropoietin, monoclonal antibodies, drugs for cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases, etc. With generics, India has developed foundational capabilities by upgrading technology, forming global alliances, launching numerous domestic products, and securing approvals that can be leveraged for a diversified portfolio.
Date:- 23 Novemeber 2024
Telangana Life Sciences Investments: Notable investments include a Rs. 2,000 crore joint venture between European company KrKA and Laurus Labs to establish pharmaceutical finished products and biopharmaceutical manufacturing facilities in Genome Valley. In addition, Laurus Labs has inaugurated an R&D center with an investment of Rs. 250 crore. Together, these projects are expected to create over 2,800 jobs.
Date:- 16 Novemeber 2024
DCGI issues NSQ alert for September 2024, Pharma News, ETPharma
Nsq: Some of the key findings from the alert are that quality concerns varied, including inadequate dissolution, improper assay content, particulate matter, microbial contamination, and other specific test failures. Some of the drugs listed are Metronidazole, Domperidone, Oxytocin, Ceftriaxone, Gentamycin, Glimepiride, Ciprofloxacin, Pantoprazole, etc. The listed drugs were manufactured by companies across the country, including the states of Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, and Sikkim.
Date:- 26 October 2024
India supplying drugs, vaccines, and devices to over 200 countries: DCGI, ETPharma
DCGI: Speaking at the 19th International Conference of Drug Regulatory Authorities (ICDRA) in the national capital, Dr Raghuvanshi said that, “India is supplying drugs, vaccines, and medical devices to more than 200 countries across the world,.
Date:- 19 October 2024
Govt may mandate QR codes to check fake cancer drugs, Pharma News, ETPharma
The proposal was discussed in a recent meeting of the Drugs Technical Advisory Board (DTAB), India’s highest advisory body on drugs, which deliberated on the matter and agreed to it, said people familiar with the matter. The implementation of the proposal will, however, require an amendment to Schedule H2 of Drugs Rules, 1945, and therefore will be sent to the health ministry soon, they said.
Date:- 05 October 2024
Alkem Laboratories: Alkem said that it had investigated the claims by comparing the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation’s samples with the actual batches of both products. The company found that the CDSCO’s samples were not manufactured by them.
Date:- 28 September 2024
Bavarian says mpox vaccine approved by EU regulator for adolescents, ETPharma
Bavarian’s JYNNEOS has also been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) but only for adults 18 years and older, although it granted an Emergency Use Authorization for its use in adolescents during the mpox outbreak of 2022 .
Date:- 21 September 2024
Entod Eye Drops: The Drug Controller General of India (DCGI) has suspended the approval for PresVu, a drug that its maker Entod Pharmaceuticals had claimed can reduce the dependence on wearing glasses in adults suffering from a condition called presbyopia. The drug regulator debarred the company from manufacturing and marketing it, citing unapproved claims. However, the Entod CEO Nikkhil Masurkar responded to the decision stating, “The suspension order makes no reference to any specific violation of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, and we have decided to challenge this suspension in court to seek justice.”
Date:- 14 September 2024
Green chemistry, digital tools can enhance efficiency, sustainability: Experts
ETPharma organised a panel discussion on ‘Implementing Green Chemistry Principles in CDMO Operations: A Sustainable Digital Transformation Journey’ at the second edition of Next-Gen LabCon. The experts discussed the importance of correlating data from various sources to gain insights and make informed decisions. Highlighting the potential of tying up green chemistry and digital transformation in the CDMO business, and the need for chemists to have a fair understanding of algorithmic and statistical mindsets to interpret data.
Date:- 31 August 2024
Govt bans 156 medicines including antibiotics, painkillers, multivitamins: Here is the full of list
The banned FDCs include popular combinations such as mefenamic acid and paracetamol injections, commonly used for pain relief and fever, and omeprazole magnesium with dicyclomine HCl, used to treat abdominal pain. The ban is expected to impact major pharmaceutical companies, including Sun Pharmaceuticals, Cipla, Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, Torrent Pharmaceuticals, and Alkem Laboratories.
Date:- 24 August 2024
Pfizer, BioNtech say combined flu-COVID vaccine misses a main goal of Phase 3 trial
The drugmakers said on Friday the Phase 3 trial showed the vaccine elicited a robust influenza A immune response, compared to a standard flu vaccine, but showed weaker results against the influenza B strain. The formulation showed similar responses against SARS-CoV-2 as the companies’ COVID-19 vaccine.
Date:- 17 August 2024
India waives local clinical trials for certain drugs approved in well-regulated markets
The Policy specifically addresses critical and unmet medical needs by including categories such as orphan drugs for rare diseases, gene and cellular therapy products, new drugs used in pandemic situations, those defense purposeds, new drugs that offer significant therapeutic advancements over current standards of care. This strategic alignment is seen as crucial for accelrating the availability of innovative therapies to indian patients.
Date:- 10 August 2024
Need to expand AI use in hospitals to improve diagnosis, patient triage: Dr David L Reich
Dr David L Reich, President, Mount Sinai Hospital, interacted with ETHealthworld’s Prathiba Raju on the significance of AI in hospitals. He elaborates that AI can assist in making presumptive diagnoses. Explaining how AI chatbots can enhance healthcare in developing nations by providing proper treatment recommendations and reducing emergency room overcrowding and costs through effective patient triage.
Date:- 03 August 2024
Gurugram hospital brings vascular surgery awareness for diabetes patients in Kolkata
On Friday a team from Medanta, Gurugram, touched down in Kolkata to share about the advancement in vascular surgery and its role in preventing amputations and strokes in diabetes patients. The doctors also emphasized on the importance of early diagnosis for optimizing treatment outcomes
Date:- 20/July/2024
Boy, 7, undergoes India’s 1st rare renal autotransplant surgery at AIIMS
The first instance of autotransplantation was performed on a 13-year-old patient in Korea in 2014, but the procedure was unsuccessful and the kidney had to be removed shortly after the surgery, Dr Pol told TOI. The second case involved a four-year-old girl in London in 2021, who underwent surgery for a left kidney artery aneurysm as a preventive measure, despite being asymptomatic.
Date:- 13/July/2024
Improved Rehabilitation Techniques Post Brain Tumour Surgeries for Better Quality of Life
Traditional physical therapy techniques focus on repetitive exercises to improve motor skills and coordination. However, these methods can be labour-intensive and may not provide immediate feedback on the patient’s progress. Whereas devices like robotic arms and legs can assist patients in performing precise and controlled movements, promoting faster recovery. Studies have shown that patients using robotic-assisted therapy experienced a 15- 20 per cent increase in limb functionality within three months compared to conventional therapy.
Date:- 6/July/2024
Himachal: Free kidney transplant surgeries start at Tanda Medical College
While addressing a press conference in the medical library on Saturday, HPTDC Chairman RS Bali announced that the Rajendra Prasad Medical College in Tanda has achieved a significant milestone in healthcare by successfully conducting its first kidney transplant, adding that this marks a new chapter in the medical college’s history.
Date:- 29 June 2024
Stryker opens its Customer Experience Centre in Gurgaon
The centre will showcase ICU beds, emergency transport ambulance cots, surgeon stools and automated external defibrillators (AEDs), and other medical products. It will enable healthcare professionals to experience firsthand the capabilities of the company’s offerings through personalised demonstrations and provide valuable feedback to Stryker’s R&D team.
Date:- 8 June 2024
AIIMS Delhi conducting groundbreaking research on ageing
In recent years, discussions surrounding longevity and ageing have taken centre stage as researchers worldwide strive to unlock the secrets of a longer, healthier life. With advancements in science and technology, the quest to understand the ageing process has gained momentum, paving the way for innovative studies aimed at improving the quality of life across generations.
Date:- 25 May 2024
Advanced techniques in DCTs provide a paradigm shift in patient- centricity
Decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) bring trials closer to patients, improving accessibility, enrollment, logistical obstacle reduction, and adverse event management. Advantages of using smart technologies can improve trial efficiency and patient experience, informed experts participating at the inaugural edition of ETPharma’s Clinical Research Excellence Conference (CREC) 2024.
Date:- 18 May 2024
Chennai doctors successfully perform India’s first Robotic Cytoreductive Surgery
A female patient, aged 51, was diagnosed with bilateral ovarian masses and had extensive surgical intervention, including the removal of the uterus, ovaries, appendix, and part of the omentum, Subsequent histopathological examination revealed a high-grade mucinous tumour of the appendix with pseudomyxoma peritonei (PMP), necessitating additional surgery
Date:- 11 May 2024
Tripura to launch kidney transplant facility at GB Pant Hospital: CM Manik Saha
The establishment of both the kidney transplant facilities and the iron removal plant is part of the government’s broader strategy to improve healthcare services across the state, with ongoing consultations with the Public Works Department (PWD), the electrical department, and other relevant authorities to ensure all pending works are completed efficiently.
Date:- 4 May 2024
Keimed merges with Apollo Health Co; Combined enterprise value is Rs 22,481 crore
In a statement here on Friday, AHL said it has entered into a binding agreement to raise equity capital of Rs 2,475 crore from global private equity investor, Advent International. It will invest in compulsory convertible instruments over two tranches to secure 12.1% stake in the merged entity, by valuing the combined entity at an enterprise value of Rs 22,481 crore.
Date:- 27 April 2024
PM Modi inaugurates modern hospital built with Indian assistance in Bhutan
India has supported the development of the hospital in two phases. The first phase was constructed at a cost of Rs 22 crore and has been operational since 2019, The Construction of the second phase was taken up in 2019, as part of the 12th Five Year Plan at a cost of Rs 119 crore, and was completed recently, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a press release.
Date:- 23 March 2024
CM inaugurates KIMS rural hospital in Cuttack
The KIMS (Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences) rural hospital, located in Cuttack’s Kalarabanka Smart Village, was officially opened by chief minister Naveen Patnaik on Tuesday. The hospital will offer high-quality healthcare to the region’s rural residents as well as those living nearby. Patients at the 100-bed hospital can take advantage of a number of amenities, such as state-of-the-art diagnostic centres, ICUs, CT scans, MRIs, cabins, ultrasounds, OT rooms, general wards, physiotherapy centres, and more. There is also a 24-hour ambulance service available.
Date: Mar 13, 2024
Health Ministry to consult states on fixing hospital treatment costs
The Supreme Court last week raised concerns over the wide variation in treatment costs between government and private healthcare centres. It directed the Centre to expeditiously fix treatment charges to be paid by patients, giving six weeks for the same. The SC criticised the Centre’s failure to specify the range of rates within which private hospitals and clinics can charge patients.
Date: Mar 07, 2024
AIIMS Delhi preparing special exoskeleton to help paralysed patients walk
AIIMS Delhi and DRDO are collaborating on a project to develop a special exoskeleton for soldiers who have been injured in service and have lost their ability to walk or became paralysed. This exoskeleton will enable the injured soldiers to walk again.
Date: Feb 23, 2024
Six operational AIIMS to be dedicated to nation by PM Modi in 7 days
According to the details given by the Union Health Ministry, “A new AIIMS for Haryana was announced in the central budget on February 1, 2019.he proposed AIIMS shall impart both undergraduate and postgraduate medical education, along with nursing and paramedical training to bring together in one place educational facilities of a higher order for training of personnel in all branches of healthcare activities.”
Date: Feb 16, 2024
Apollo Cancer Centres successfully completes CAR-T Cell Therapy
In a ground-breaking development, Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs) has emerged as the first private hospital group in India to have successfully complete CAR-T cell program and to further augment it, the group will now provide access to ‘Made in India’ CAR-T cell therapy, beginning with NexCAR19 ((Actalycabtagene autoleucel), for the treatment of B-cell lymphomas and B-acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in patients aged 15 years and above.
FOGSI to set up ‘Mahila Kavach Kendra,’ walk-in HPV, adult vaccination centre girls, women
This is in line with FOGSI’s commitment to eliminate cervical cancer from India and FOGSI’s endorsement of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) recommendation to focus on vaccination and screening as two key pillars of eliminating cervical cancer.
Date:- 05 Jan 2024
India’s big hospital chains think small to expand in booming market
Though healthcare facilities are still in short supply in most parts of India, and especially so in its towns and smaller cities, patients in the world’s most populous nation are showing a greater preference for specialised-but-accessible amenities in the post-COVID pandemic era.
Date:- 23 Dec 2023
DU’s Patel Chest Institute to become multispecialty hospital; varsity allots 12.76 acre land
Delhi University said that Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI) will be converted into a multispeciality hospital and the varsity has allotted over 12.70 acres of land for the expansion. A proposal to allot land available with the university for expansion and upgradation of Vallabhbhai Patel Chest Institute (VPCI) was also passed in the Executive Council’s (DU’s highest decision-making body) meeting.
Date:- 16 Dec 2023
AIIMS to install GPS in staff cars
Except for those used by academics and officials to access restricted or high -security locations, All India Institute of Medical Sciences has decided implant GPS trackers in staff automobiles in order to follow their movements in
real time and protect the safety of their occupants.
Date: 09 Dec. 2023
AFMC to add emergency med dept, focus on cancer & genetic disorders
Cadets at Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune will get a high fidelity human patient simulator to train in interventional procedures for adult and paediatric critical care, laparoscopic surgery and obstetrics and gynaecology.
Date: 30 Nov. 2023
Staff shortage behind high cases of hospital-acquired infections
Highlighting the issue on the second day of 46th annual conference of the Indian Association of Medical Microbiologists (MICROCON-2023) at the King George’s Medical University (KGMU), doctors said that the country has just one infection control nurse (ICN) per 1,000 beds, as compared to the WHO recommendation of one ICN on every 100 beds.
Date: 25 Nov. 2023
Apollo Radiology International introduces programme to elevate skills of Indian Radiologist.
The organisation recognises the disparity in radiology training in India compared to developed countries. Under the umbrella of ARI Academy, the focus is on creating learning opportunities at par with Western training schemes.
Date: 17 Nov. 2023
Free rapid MRI service at AIIMS Delhi asses iron deposition in cardiac muscle of thalassemia patients
This service is currently being provided free of cost to all thalassemia patient at the hospital as part of AIIMS- University College London (UCL) collaboration project.
Date:2Nov2023
Pune hospital partners with Central Railway to open specialized emergency medical room
A leading multi-specialty hospital in Pune announced its partnership with the Central Railway Association to address the urgent healthcare needs of train commuters facing medical emergencies during their journey.
Date: 25oct 2023
First pill for dengue shows promise in human challenge trial
There are currently no specific treatments for dengue, a growing disease threat,the company said ahead of presentation of the data at the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Annual Meeting in Chicago
Date:20oct2023
Delhi govt de-empanels 26 staffers, including 7 mohalla clinic doctors, over attendance
On Wednesday, Saurabh Bharadwaj, the minister of health for Delhi, announced that 26 employees, including seven doctors working at mohalla clinics, had been de-panelled for allegedly trying to manipulate the attendance system. He claimed there had been complaints about doctors arriving late while speaking at a press conference.
Date: 21sep2023
Dengue starts to sting, hospitals beds filling fast
On Tuesday, dengue cases breached the 150 mark with Noida adding nine new patients. A 14-year-old boy was among the 12 new cases reported from Ghaziabad, where the total cases touched 191. The two cities along with neighbouring Delhi are with neighbouring Delhi are witnessing a surge in vector-borne diseases post the
July floods. Earlier this month, hospitals in the national capital were asked to reserve 5 per cent of beds for dengue patients.
Date: 23Aug23
New course in trauma surgery & critical care begins at AIIMS-Patna
At present, three-year MCh after MS and of five years after MBBS are already run ning at many places in the country, but this six-year course with new curriculum has been designed and introduced by AIIMS P for the first time.
Date: 28.07.23
Centre-run hospitals asked to prescribe generic medicines only: Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya
The Directorate General of Health Services has directed all Centre-run hospita to prescribe generic medicines only. Similar instructions also have been issued to all CGHS doctors and wellness centres. Under the free drug initiative of the of the National Health Mission (NHM), support is provided for provision of essential generic drugs free of cost in public health facilities.
Date
Jul 21, 2023
Haryana Chief Secy hails cancer institute at Jhajjar, assures to improve connectivity to hospital
The chief secretary said the construction work of the over-bridge to connect the medical complex with the residential complex will start on July 21.
Date: 15/07/23
Construction begins, AIIMS Rewari likely to be built in 3 years
The project will cost Rs 1,300 crore. People from Rewari, Mahendergarh, Bhiwani, Rohtak, Jhajjar, Nuh, Palwal, Faridabad and parts of Rajasthan will benefit from the construction of AIIMS Rewari. The project will provide 3,000 direct and 10,000 indirect job opportunities.
Date: 06 July 2023
First Skin Bank established at AIIMS in Delhi, to benefit burnt patients
According to the officials, a skin bank manual was also released to provide a new lease of life to burn patients. This bank with technologically advanced machines will be of great help in saving the lives of severe burn patients.
Date: 30 June 2023
MoHFW organises webinar on NAFLD
In view of NAFLD emerging as a growing health concern, the primary objective of this capacity-building webinar organised under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases was to foster knowledge exchange, promote collaboration, and raise awareness about non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and its impact on global health among medical officers in the country.
Date: 08 June 2023
“Hospaccx is one of the pioneers in providing Turnkey Healthcare Consulting Solutions to Healthcare Establishments with a futuristic approach. Hospaccx keeps Quality and Integrity as their foremost benchmark and has been awarded multiple awards & certifications assuring the Quality of services that they render.”
Date: 28 March 2023
The Genometer Smart Plan helps to analyse the whole exome, encompassing over 7000 genes, to understand the underlying disease predispositions. The test goes beyond screening health risks to covering 48 diagnostic medical conditions such as cancer, diabetes, as well as other cardiovascular diseases which are actionable and identifies sensitivities and traits to enable holistic recommendations. It allso provides over 50 diet and physical health-related characteristics.
Date: 19 March 2023
Genome editing research in India at a promising stage: Nasco secy
Human genome editing promises hope to receive permanent cure for blood disorders . But it’s still not affordable to the common people: Gautam Dongre
Date: 23 March 2023
Appasamy owners look to sell controlling stake
Investment bank Edelweiss Finance has been hired for the sale process. Names for the sale process. Names of the potential PE investors could not be ascertained yet.
Date:-14 March 2023
US medical devices player Align Technology opens innovation centre in Hyderabad
Align Technology designs, manufactures and sells the Invisalign system of clear teeth aligners, iTero intraoral scanners and exocad CAD/CAM software for digital orthodontics and restorative dentistry.
Date:- 14 March 2023
AIIMS-Delhi to make its campus 5G-enabled
“To enable maximum utilisation of modern communication technology for patient care, teaching, research, good governance, and for optimal deployment of integrated medical university information system (IMUIS), it is desirable that the entire campus has good strength of 5G mobile network to enable a robust mobile and d
ata connectivity inside the buildings,” An office memorandum issued by AIIMS director M Srinivas stated.
Date :- 18 March 2023
From cardiac stents to eye stents: The latest breakthrough in glaucoma treatment
One of the most promising minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries (MIGS) is the iStent implant. This tiny device is designed to reduce intraocular pressure by creating a bypass in the drainage system of the eye thereby allowing the fluid to flow out of the eye and regularising the eye pressure. It is the smallest human implant approved by the US FDA.
Date: 05-03-2023
PM Modi calls for fire audits of all hospitals
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting today to review the preparedness for hot weather in upcoming summer at his residence, 7 LKM, earlier today.
Date: 07-03-2023
AIIMS Rishikesh conducts successful trial of transporting TB medicines by drones
AIIMS Rishikesh has taken this initiative to supply ATT drugs to prevent TB with the incorporation of innovative interventions which would likely reach the World Health Organisation’s objective to eliminate TB.
Date: 16-02-2023
Zydus Hospitals, Medtronic collaborate to launch AI-based stroke care network in Gujarat
The partnership will serve the people of peripheral Gujarat by helping them deal with stroke as a disease effectively. The hub and spoke system works on an advanced AI capable of interpreting a CT scan for a stroke.
Date: 16-02-2023
Global Hospitals launches Da Vinci Xi Robotic Surgical System
The Da Vinci Xi system has three-dimensional imaging technology and superior mobility, allowing faster recovery than open surgery. It features boom-mounted arms with multi-position setup joints that maximise the surgical workspace internally and externally. The system allows for greater arm positioning capabilities and the surgeon can operate across multiple quadrants with ease, enabling a wide range of procedures to be performed from a single cart location.
Date: 13-02-2023
SL Raheja Hospital Mahim launches ICU unit enabled with modern machinery, astute architecture
The unit is equipped with a central nursing station designed in such a way that each and every patient and monitor is visible and thus continuously watched and monitored. This will benefit the doctors and medical professionals that are looking after the patients 24×7.
Date: 10-02-2023
Over 1.54 lakh sub, primary health centers transformed into Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centers: Mansukh Mandaviya
For the first-time health is being linked with the agenda of development under a holistic approach undertaken by the union government. The pandemic period provided us an opportunity to strengthen our healthcare infrastructure and systems,” Mandaviya said. The MSG is the apex decision-making body of NHM that takes decisions on policies and program implementation under the Mission.
Date: 13-01-2023
IIT-K and Apollo hospital tie up for collaborative research
This first-of-its-kind formal collaboration between Asia’s largest integrated healthcare provider, and a globally renowned institution of technology, engineering and Computer Science, is a formal recognition of the rapid convergence of healthcare and technology that is transforming the practice of medicine.
Date: 03-01-2023
Covid threat raises vaccination by 300%
The highest increase of five times has been observed in the precaution dose category from 61 vaccinations per day. Along with this, the number of people taking the first dose has also doubled. However, the increase in mean double dose administration increased from 33 daily to only 15per cent.
Date: 27-12-2022
IIT Kanpur ready with artificial heart
IIT Kanpur is ready with an artificial heart that would be of great help to people with acute cardiac problems.
Date: 26-12-2022
Airtel, Apollo Hospitals, AWS conduct India’s first 5G, AI driven colonoscopy trial
The AI-guided colonoscopy procedure displayed image processing happening in real l-time without lags, even when the physician moved the scope for it to be overlaid on the right element of the colon.
Date: 22-12-2022
PM Modi inaugurates AIIMS, Nagpur
The foundation stone of the facility was laid by PM Modi in 2017. It has been built at a cost of ₹1,575 crore and is located in Wardha Road area.
Date: 11-12-2022
Paras Healthcare appoints Dr Santy Sajan as Group COO
Hiring Dr Santy Sajan is a part of Paras Healthcare’s new expansion strategy to establish operations across different parts of the country post-pandemic, especially in areas where there is a need for healthcare facilities and an unmatched demand to be fulfilled.
Date: 13-12-2022
Odisha tops country with 46.61 lakh ABHA health IDs
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha may not have accepted the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Jojana (AB-PMJAY), but the state has topped in generating Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA).In 2018, the Centre had launched the Ayushman Bharat scheme with three components – AB-PMJAY, Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM).
Date: 11-12-2022
Maharashtra: New CoWIN app set to track ‘zero dose’ kids
The system would be more transparent and accountable after integration. The digital records would help connect the Centre, states and districts without physically moving the files.
Date: 04-12-2022
Max Health tops Manipal’s AMRI bid by ₹900 crore in battle for hospital beds
Sources close to Emami, with business interests as diverse as consumer goods, medical care and property development, said Max has made a counter offer of ₹2,700 crore to buy the AMRI chain to strengthen its position in the east.
Date: 01-12-2022
Mylab launches first Made in India multi-drug resistant TB detection kit
Mylab on Wednesday announced that it has received CDSCO, TB Expert Committee and ICMR approval for first Made in India TB Detection kit named PathoDetect MTB RIF and INH drug resistance kit which simultaneously detects multiple drug resistance to Rifampicin and Isoniazid in a single test. The RT-PCR based kit will be used with Mylab Compact device systems – which will allow completely automated testing of multiple samples within two hours.
Date: 30-11-2022
Foreign Hand In AIIMS Server Crash?
Delhi Police on Thursday filed an FIR for cyber terrorism and extortion to begin probing the hacking of AIIMS servers by foreign-based players. Multiple probe agencies have been roped in to recover the systems. This is the most significant ransomware cyber attack on a reputed medical institution in recent times.
Date: 25-11-2022
India plays an important role in the growth story of surgical robotics: Mike Marinaro, President, Robotic business at Medtronic
There’s a highly skilled position base here in India and a high level of interest in the capability of robots. Placing our robotics experience center here in India is rather an obvious choice. There’s a lot of opportunity here and the surgical robot is critical to go. See it, feel it and understand how I can operate and understand where the value is.
Date: 22-11-2022
IIT Madras develops IT Tool to enhance health of rural SC community
The IT Tool, developed using open-source software, was deployed to gather detailed household-level annual health-related information. The tool was also utilized to make an objective assessment of the impact of medical treatment and dietary advice on priority health issues.
Date: 21-11-2022
ANC doubles down on NHI and income grants for South Africa
The governing African National Congress (ANC) has stuck to its guns about the controversial National Health Insurance (NHI) scheme and extending social security in South Africa, despite the pushback against these measures.
Date: 14-11-2022
Home healthcare services HCAH buys RPG Group’s digital platform Seniority
To cater to the increasing ageing population in the country, home healthcare services provider HCAH has acquired RPG Group-owned Seniority, touted to be India’s largest geriatric-centric digital platform, for an undisclosed sum.
Date: 10-11-2022
Fortis could be rebranded as Parkway soon
Ravi Rajagopal, chairman of Fortis Healthcare, told ET that all previous status quo orders stand vacated, paving the way for them to make changes which they intended to. In our view, the road is now clear to carry on with plans to change the brand name, he said.
Date: 10-11-2022
Redcliffe Labs partners with Roche Diagnostics for early Alzheimer’s prediction
Elecsys AD CSF tests are intended for use in adult patients with cognitive impairment to aid in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and to identify patients with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) who are at increased risk of cognitive decline.
Date: 1-11-2022
IIT Guwahati – a catalyst in revolutionizing health sector in northeast India
IIT Guwahati is progressively participating in multiple initiatives to contribute in improving the health sector in the Northeast region.
Date: 17-10-2022
Improvement In Health Infrastructure, Increase In Medical Seats: What Led To Growth Of Medical Education In India?
According to a report from Health Ministry, the number of government MBBS seats has jumped by 155 per cent in the last decade, and 97 per cent growth is seen in private medical seats. Several government initiatives to improve medical infrastructure have led to this growth.
Date: 17-10-2022
FICCI, KPMG India release report titled ‘Strengthening healthcare workforce in India: the 2047 agenda – Top 20 priorities’
The report aims to understand the journey and transformation of healthcare education (medical, nursing and allied healthcare) in the country and the looming healthcare workforce gaps in various states. This report provides recommendations on innovative and pioneering solutions to bridge the gaps in the demand and supply of the healthcare workforce and healthcare education institutes.
Date: 12-10-2022
Aster DM plans to expand in SAARC, Africa
NEW DELHI : Aster DM Healthcare, one of the largest integrated healthcare providers in GCC and India, is planning to expand in South Asia and Africa, founder chairman and managing director Azad Moopen said. In India, Aster Healthcare has 15 hospitals and more than 200 pharmacies.
Date: 11-10-2022
Sensoriom Gears Up To Build India’s First Metabolic Healthcare Company
New Delhi/Agra: 4th October, 2022: The healthcare industry is rapidly evolving. A majority of chronic health issues stem from a poorly balanced body condition called metabolic syndrome. Over thirty per cent of the population is known to suffer from metabolic syndrome. The good news is that it can be substantially prevented. Sensoriom, a healthcare startup, enters into this metabolic healthcare segment to build India’s first-ever metabolism-linked medical platform.
Date: 05-10-2022
Google Cloud Rolls Out Medical Imaging Suite
Company says it seeks to address common pain points enterprise imaging organizations face in developing AI and machine learning models
