Apollo Hospitals to set up minimally invasive robotic institute
Lauding robotic surgeons for ensuring better outcomes among cancer patients in India, Apollo founder and Chairman Dr Prathap C Reddy […]
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Private sector primary source of healthcare in India: Minister
The primary source of healthcare for 69.5 per cent households in urban areas and 62.5 per cent households in rural […]
Vascular Concepts receives prestigious award for coronory care
Vascular Concepts Ltd, a leading organisation in cardiovascular technology, has received the renowned 2017 Asia-Pacific Coronary Care-Drug Eluting Stent Growth […]
26 AYUSH information cells set up abroad: Minister
The government has established 26 AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) information cells in 24 countries to […]
Govt launches universal screening of non-communicable diseases
The government has launched a universal screening programme for non-communicable diseases like hypertension, diabetes and cancer in the country’s 2,100 […]
Scientists explain why targetted therapies fail in lung cancer
In order to find the answer as to why targetted treatment usually afford only a respite from aggressive lung cancer […]
Suicide attempt no longer a criminal offence
People who attempt suicide will no longer face criminal action. The Mental Healthcare Bill 2016, decriminalising the suicide bid has […]
PPP model a necessity for ensuring health for all
At a roundtable organised by India Health and Wellness Summit in Delhi, health experts have discussed the importance of Public-Private […]
Dr Randeep Guleria appointed AIIMS chief
Dr Randeep Guleria has been appointed as the new director of All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, replacing […]
2.7% people suffering from mental disorders in India: Report
Around 2.7% people in India are suffering from depression related disorders, a survey done in 12 states of the country […]
World Bank allocates $100 mn to Uttarakhand for health project
The health sector of Uttarakhand has found a new impetus, with the World Bank approving a $100 million loan to […]
25% of world’s TB patients in India: Report
On the eve of World Tuberculosis Day, it has emerged that India has the highest number of Tuberculosis (TB) patients […]
Bill ensuring rights of HIV/AIDS patient passed in Rajya Sabha
In a bid to ensure equal rights to people afflicted by HIV and AIDS, a crucial bill has been passed […]
