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.
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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.
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.
USIBC launches healthcare mission to India
Seeking to expand Indo-U.S. healthcare cooperation, the U.S.-India Business Council’s (USIBC) ‘Coalition for Healthy India’ launched its inaugural utive mission to India.
Columbia Asia Group, DLF(H) to develop hospitals in India
Kuala Lumpur-based Columbia Asia Group of Hospitals recently announced that its Indian subsidiary, Columbia Asia Hospitals Pvt Ltd, has entered into an agreement with DLF Home Developers Ltd (DLFH) for the development of hospitals.
Cellworks Group Inc. forays into India through R & D centre in Bangalore
Cellworks Group Inc, a California based company, has set up its R&D centre in Bangalore, India. Cellworks Research India Limited (CRIL), the R&D centre of Cellworks, would develop and provide technology based solutions that hasten drug discovery research and development.
BodyTel Scientific to present first integrated telehealth-solution for diabetics
BodyTel Scientific, Inc., a developer of wireless telemedical measuring devices, will be presenting the GlucoTel telehealth solution, the company’s blood glucose monitoring and diabetes self-management system at the international medical fair, Medica 2007, from November 14-17, 2007 in Dusseldorf, Germany.
Symantec announces new solution for healthcare industry
Symantec Corp. has announced the Symantec Healthcare Provider Solution, a new solution, comprised of products, services and best practices to help healthcare providers protect and manage their critical infrastructure and ensure vital patient information is both protected and accessible.
India’s latest offering towards global medical tourism
India has introduced a medical visa aimed at assisting overseas visitors to travel to the country for low-cost hospital treatment.
QRG Enterprises forays into India’s booming healthcare scene
QRG Enterprises, the promoter holding company of electrical equipment maker Havells India, has diversified its business by entering into healthcare.
