A 30-year-old woman Manju (name changed to protect privacy) had vision problems for one and half years. Symptoms were of seeing floaters, flashes of lights, dark zigzag lines and episodes of blurred vision, which recurred several times in the day. They would last for seconds to minutes and repeat every 10-15 minutes. In addition, she […]
It is encouraging to see plans in this year’s annual budget to bolster healthcare infrastructure in the country as it depicts the Indian government’s commitment of creating a holistic healthcare system. A significant increase in nursing and medical colleges, strong emphasis on promoting innovation and R&D, and PPP in healthcare and med-tech specialized workforce will […]
In India, hundreds of children are born with a genetic condition called ‘Peters anomaly’ (PA), a rare, congenital disorder that leads to corneal opacities at birth. If untreated, it can leave a child without vision for the rest of their life. PA typically affects the central, front layers of the cornea, leading to various ‘zones’ […]
Healthcare supply chain technology refers to the digital tools used by healthcare organisations to streamline, automate, and improve supply chain management. They assist healthcare organisations in better managing the flow of medications and supplies throughout the supply chain in order to reduce costs and ensure that healthcare providers have access to the supplies they require […]
Nirmala Sitharaman, India’s finance minister, presented the country’s first paperless federal budget and unveiled a raft of initiatives aimed at stimulating the economy and improving healthcare following the devastation wrought by the Covid virus. Here I am sharing the post budget reactions form leaders in Healthcare Industry. Mr. Vishal Bali, Executive Chairperson, Asia Healthcare Holdings […]
Aligned with its commitment to patient safety, BD (Becton, Dickinson, and Company), launched a microsite https://www.bdportshala.com for healthcare professionals and patients on World Cancer Day. It is also the second anniversary of BD India’s Portshala initiative. Portshala is a medical education program for healthcare professionals that was conceptualized to create awareness on Chemoports and the lifestyle benefits […]
World Cancer Day is being observed on February 4th every year from the Year 2000. Started by Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) to campaign and spread awareness about cancer by adopting, different themes every year, in 2022 UICC called for a 3 year campaign for impact and chose a common theme for years 2022-2024 […]
Every year in India 1.39 million new cancer cases are detected. By 2025 the annual incidence of cancer in India is projected to be 1.5 million. Every year 8.5 lakh patients die due to cancer in India. This makes cancer a big problem. There are both non modifiable risk factors in the form of gene […]
As our nation treads towards the ‘Amrit Kaal’, GOI has laid a good focus on some of the core needs of the health & wellness sector, emphasizing the preparedness for a broadened health infrastructure and tech-aided solutions. Coming to the health tech front, the decision to offer ICMR labs & other research facilities to private […]
The Central Government has taken due cognisance of the contributions made by the Medical Devices segment to the overall healthcare industry in general and the Covid period in particular. The Government has made specific declarations pertaining to the industry, and many of these are in line with recommendations that we have been making to the […]
