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Health ministry urged to stamp down on ads for unhealthy food

New Delhi, April 9 -- The health ministry has been urged to enforce strict restrictions on ads promoting high fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) products because of alarming links to India's escalating non-co... Read More


Apollo Hospitals to invest Rs.6,000 crore to add 3,500 new beds as chronic diseases rise

New Delhi, April 9 -- In view of the growing incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer and diabetes, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd will invest Rs.6,000 crore over five years to ad... Read More


Apollo Hospitals to invest Rs.6k cr in next 5 yrs to tackle NCDs

New Delhi, April 9 -- In view of the growing incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer and diabetes, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd will invest Rs.6,000 crore over five years to ad... Read More


Apollo Hospitals will invest Rs.6,000 crore to add 3,500 beds

New Delhi, April 9 -- In view of the growing incidence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cancer and diabetes, Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd will invest Rs.6,000 crore over five years to ad... Read More


Icrier flags vitamin D crisis, urges pricing reform and R&D push to cut healthcare burden

New Delhi, April 9 -- The Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (Icrier) has called for sweeping policy changes to improve access and affordability of Vitamin D supplements a... Read More


India's first public health university on the cards

New Delhi, April 7 -- The Centre is planning to set up the country's first dedicated university for public health amid mounting health concerns in the world most populous nation, two officials familia... Read More


Trump hits Indian exports with 26% reciprocal tariff, medtech industry sounds alarm

New Delhi, April 3 -- India's medical device industry is bracing for a major disruption as the US imposes a steep 26% reciprocal tariff on Indian exports. Industry leaders warn that the move could hi... Read More


Centre to sign deal with Delhi govt to implement PMJAY on 5 April

New Delhi, April 2 -- The National Health Authority will sign a deal with the Delhi government on 5 April to extend the Centre's free health insurance scheme to more than 654,000 families in the union... Read More


Govt to add 100 key drugs to widen availability of affordable medicines at Janaushadhi kendras

New Delhi, April 1 -- The government is taking steps to make more drugs, including those for cancer and neurological diseases, available at cheaper rates for the public. The Department of Pharmaceuti... Read More


Government generic drug stores helped save 40% of medical bills for households: study

New Delhi, March 31 -- The government's generic drug stores in Assam and Rajasthan have helped households save 40% on medicines, according to a study of nearly 500 people from the two states. The stu... Read More