MarketRx with Cognizant for USD 135 mn
IT major Cognizant Technology Solutions has acquired New Jersey-based MarketRx, provider of analytics and related software services to global life sciences companies.
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Mega Lifesciences, Thailand enters India
Thailand-based healthcare company Mega Lifesciences recently announced its foray into the Indian market with the launch of its oral consumption skincare range and said it will invest about USD 1 million to market the product in the country.
Mumbai-based firm plan to launch CDs in healthcare
The Mumbai-based Dove Multimedia Private Ltd plans to launch CDs in health care next year.
Schiller’s new offering: Truscope
Schiller India has launched two new patient monitors with wireless capability-Truscope
BPL’s new Radiant X-Ray Range of products
BPL Ltd. recently forayed into radiology by introducing the new Radiant X-ray range.
Cerner to provide Laboratory Information System to VA
Cerner Corp., a leading provider of healthcare information technology, recently signed a nine year agreement with the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), to install their Millennium
Delhi High Court bans strikes in government hospitals
The Delhi High Court has banned strikes in all government hospitals in the national capital, saying that they were against the interest of the public.
India needs to add 1.4 mn doctors by 2017 to meet BRIC standards
The Indian healthcare industry will need to add 1.4 million doctors and over 3 million nurses by 2017 if the country has to meet even the healthcare standards of other BRIC countries, a report by research firm Technopak and industry body CII said.
Health Minister at CII’s Health Summit
Union Health Minister at the 4th Health Summit organised by CII, promised support to the industry, but asked industry for more CSR activities.
After Malar, Fortis eyes Chennai’s Lifeline
The Ranbaxy group-promoted Fortis Healthcare in a fresh bid to acquire a strong foothold in the south, has after acquiring the 180-bed Malar Hospital in Chennai, now set its sight on the 450-bed Lifeline Hospital chain in Chennai.
Wockhardt plans 14 new hospitals; to invest up to Rs 600 cr
Mumbai-based Wockhardt Hospitals is planning to set up 14 super-speciality hospitals across the country over the next two years, which could entail an investment of up to INR 600 crore.
India eyes USD 6.5 billion funding for medical tourism
India is trying to simplify procedures for foreign investors to invest in Indian hospitals and hotels. And it is forecasted that USD 6.5 billion flowing into the sector in the coming years.
ICICI Venture, keen on part of healthcare pie invests USD 10 million in hospital chain
Private equity firm ICICI Venture has invested USD 10 million to pick a minority stake in urology hospital chain RG Stone Urological Research Institute.
