World Hearing Day is held on 3 March each year to raise awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world. This Year’s Theme is “Ear and hearing care for all! Let’s make it a reality”. Hearing loss can affect anyone right from newborn to elderly […]
Apollo Hospitals will organize the 9th edition of the International Patient Safety Conference (IPSC) along with the 10th International Conference on Transforming Healthcare with Information Technology (THIT) on 13th and 14th February 2023 at the Taj Palace in New Delhi. The forthcoming conference will also be a part of the ongoing celebrations of Founder’s Day, […]
Microbioz India Healthcare Edition is pleased to share an exclusive interview with Dr. Devang Africawala, Global Manager | Ventilation Range & Business Director| Indian Sub-Continent. Currently he is engaged in development of respiratory devices at Sefam based in France, as well as directing the business of Sefam in Indian Sub-continent. Here I am sharing an […]
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 […]
