BPL’s new Radiant X-Ray Range of products
BPL Ltd. recently forayed into radiology by introducing the new Radiant X-ray range.
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.
IBM and Beacon Equity Partners led team provide advanced medical support to most remote island
The world’s most remote inhabited island can now access advanced telemedical care, thanks to pro-bono services and support from a high-technology team led by IBM and Beacon Equity Partners.
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.
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.
Telemedicine in Space
Nigerian space agency conducts telemedicine program using orbiting satellite and AMD telemedicine equipment.
