Government Considers Legal Safeguards for Healthcare Workers Amid Rising Violence November 28, 2023 Delegates from medical associations emphasised the widespread nature of violent incidents against healthcare personnel across the country. This underscores the urgent requirement for legal safeguards to protect the well-being of healthcare workers.
ADB Approves $500 Mn Loan to Boost Tertiary Healthcare & Medical Education in Maharashtra November 24, 2023 ADB's contribution seeks to foster a favourable policy environment for medical professionals, involving performance incentives, a new talent management policy, and establishing India's first state-led centres of excellence in healthcare and medical education.
MyHealthcare Launches MyHealthFin for Affordable Healthcare Financing in India November 24, 2023 MyHealthFin offers data-driven medical loans to cover various healthcare needs, including hospitalisation, home care, and chronic care management.
Heartnet India & KHLC Forge Partnership to Tackle Rising Cardiovascular Cases in Eastern India November 23, 2023 Through this partnership, KHLC and Heartnet aim to implement routine screening programs focused on early detection of CVD and prompt initiation of treatment. This proactive approach is expected to reduce the mortality rate in Eastern India.
Merck to Acquire Caraway Therapeutics for Close to $610 Mn in a Push for Neurodegenerative Disease Therapies November 23, 2023 The agreement includes earnout milestones linked to the development of specific pipeline candidates. Through its MRL Ventures Fund, Merck has been a shareholder in Caraway Therapeutics since 2018.
RBL Bank Launches Free Mobile Healthcare Vans for Support & Domestic Workers November 20, 2023 This fully equipped mobile healthcare van will be providing complimentary health and eye checkups for those individuals employed in residential neighbourhoods and gated communities.
DGP Chennai Launches Mobile Wellness Unit ‘WOW’ for City Police November 16, 2023 As per the scheme, the mobile unit along with 15 medical teams from Neuberg Diagnostics Centre will visit all police quarters in Chennai city and conduct health check-ups from November 14 to December 1.
FUJIFILM India Launches Nationwide Breast Cancer Screening Drive November 8, 2023 The breast cancer screening program utilises various tools for effectiveness, including video education and informative materials such as flyers and brochures for improved information retention.
Hyderabad-Based NiedlFree Develops a Pain-Free Oral Insulin Spray for Diabetic Patients November 6, 2023
BWF Launches Life Support Ambulance Boat "DALPARI" in J&K’s Dal Lake to Address Medical Emergencies November 2, 2023 The newly launched ambulance is equipped with life-saving equipment such as cardiac monitors, defibrillators, oxygen support, and various medications to handle emergencies effectively.
Tata Capital PE to Invest INR 400 Cr+ in Health & Senior care November 2, 2023 The investment aims to support growth in various segments of the healthcare sector, generate employment, increase health beneficiaries, and transform the healthcare investment landscape with its healthcare equity fund that leverages its operational expertise.
PM Modi Launches 100 ‘5G Use Case Labs’ to Transform Healthcare, Other Sectors October 30, 2023 The initiative seeks to create applications to revolutionise various sectors such as education, agriculture, health, power and transportation with the help of 5G Use Case Labs. The objective of the labs is to build competencies and engagement in 5G and beyond technologies for students and start-up communities.