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Women’s health in India: Need of the hour?
Sandeep Vyas, Founder and CEO of Mildcares’ Gynocup talks about the current of status of women's health in India and highlights the need of the hour The post Women’s heal...
Understanding the cost of IVF therapy and how it could be made more affordable
Lakshman TL, CEO, Milann Fertility & Birthing Hospitals highlights that in India, IVF therapy has lately gained popularity. With all the infrastructure, facilities, and use of mod...
Healthcare cybersecurity predictions for 2023
Zakir Hussain, CEO, BD Software Distributor throws light on the four healthcare cybersecurity predictions for 2023 The post Healthcare cybersecurity predictions for 2023 appeare...
Making health ATM sustainable: A leap in filling primary healthcare gaps in India
Dr Satyender Goel, Founder & CEO, India Health Link (IHL) emphasises that less than 5 years after announcing ‘The National Health Policy, 2017’ with one of its aims to establi...
Palliative care for elders
Neha Sinha, CEO & Co-founder, Epoch Elder Care talks about the role of palliative care for elders The post Palliative care for elders appeared first on Express Healthcare. ...
CrisprBits develops CRISPR-based SARS-CoV2 test with Omicron detection
OmiCrisp has been developed with support from Centre for Cellular And Molecular Platforms C-CAMP-InDx Program The post CrisprBits develops CRISPR-based SARS-CoV2 test with Omicron...
India can have its own model for emergency response which other countries can emulate: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya addresses consultative workshop on creating a National framework for Emergency Medical Teams The post India can have its own model for emergency response whic...
After Co-WIN, government launches U-WIN to digitise India’s universal vaccination programme
Named U-WIN, the programme to digitise India's Universal Immunisation Programme (UIP) has been launched in a pilot mode in two districts of each state and Union Territory The post...
Lupin launches digital therapeutic solution for patients with chronic cardiovascular diseases
It is currently available in 10 cities and can be availed by patients by reaching out to their consulting cardiologists The post Lupin launches digital therapeutic solution for pa...
Manipal Hospitals partners with FUJIFILM India to provide digitised solutions for patient diagnosis
Under the long-term agreement, Manipal Hospitals would be provided with a large-scale Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS), powered by FUJIFILM India The post Manipal...
NABH and HSSC sign MoU for recognition and skilling initiatives of healthcare professionals
The collaboration will help in achieving the goal of enhancing healthcare quality in the country The post NABH and HSSC sign MoU for recognition and skilling initiatives of health...
EU to aggregate cancer imaging data across bloc in new project
The new European Cancer Imaging Initiative will give clinicians, researchers and innovators "easy access to large amounts of cancer imaging data," the European Commission said The...
Medical tourism will boost India’s economy: Devendra Fadnavis
Deputy Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated 310-bed Medicover Hospitals in Navi Mumbai The post Medical tourism will boost India’s economy: Devendra Fadnavis appeared f...
IIT Madras alumini funds Parkinson’s Therapeutics Lab
Batch also donates Rs 50 lakh towards merit-cum-means scholarships at IIT Madras The post IIT Madras alumini funds Parkinson’s Therapeutics Lab appeared first on Express Hea...
Connect and Heal appoints Nishant Kashyap as VP-Engineering
Nishant has 16 years of experience in technology. He will be overseeing entire technology platform and consumer facing applications The post Connect and Heal appoints Nishant Kas...
Digitalisation is a boon for healthcare but data privacy needs to be addressed: Experts
In keeping with the theme of India’s G-20 Presidency, “One Earth, One Family, One Future” the Summit witnessed efforts towards initiating the clarion call of “Health for A...
Scientists have discovered protein that kick-starts milk production after breastfeeding has paused
The team found the Rac1 protein which turns milk-secreting cells into cannibalistic cell eaters to clear up dead cells and remove surplus milk, also kick-starts milk production af...
Artemis Hospital introduces CUVIS Joint Robotic System for total knee replacement
The system is simple to operate and offers flexibility to the surgeons with a range of cutting options The post Artemis Hospital introduces CUVIS Joint Robotic System for total kn...
Pandemic policy must be a defining part of our health policy: Dr Bharati Pravin Pawar
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare and Union Minister of State for External Affairs address inaugural session of 1st G20 Health Working Group Meeting The post P...
J MITRA & Co is a Great Place to Work
The Great Place to Work Certification is a globally recognised and research-backed verification of excellent employee experience The post J MITRA & Co is a Great Place to Work app...
Government is promoting enabling ecosystem for innovation in the medtech sector: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya addresses Roundtable Discussion on Opportunities in R&D and Innovation in Life Sciences at World Economic Forum The post Government is promoting enabling ecos...
Breathe Well raises Rs 50 crore in pre-series B
The company will use the funds to strengthen its coaching academy, expand the core team, and scale up the technology platform to enhance customer experience The post Breathe Well ...
Union Budget of 2023 needs to outline healthcare supportive policies
Sapna Soni. Head-Government | Regulatory Affairs & PR, Mindray Medical India Pvt. Ltd. shares her expectations from budget 2023 The post Union Budget of 2023 needs to outline...
AIIMS Rishikesh signs MoU with SaveLIFE Foundation to enhance trauma care in India
Collaboration to focus on crash analysis, trauma care training, and research and dissemination The post AIIMS Rishikesh signs MoU with SaveLIFE Foundation to enhance trauma care i... Marengo Asia Healthcare partners with Karkinos Healthcare to address cancer challenge in India
This strategic partnership aims to lay the groundwork for systematic population screening for common cancers through importance of early detection The post Marengo Asia Healthcare...
Shalby announces Q3FY23 results
Shalby has announced its financial results for the quarter ending on December 31, 2022. The post Shalby announces Q3FY23 results appeared first on Express Healthcare. ...
Even Healthcare sets up medical board to strengthen its clinical protocols
The board will take stock of the best clinical practices around the world and help Even doctors design care guidelines for members that result in marked positive patient outcomes ...
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital expands footprint to Central India
The Indore super speciality will be operational with all the facilities with this formal launch The post Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital expands footprint to Central India app...
Preventive, promotive and primary healthcare needs to become priorities in our investment
Shrirupa Sengupta, Director, Swasti-The Health Catalyst emphasises that there are still several communities in India who are at the last mile with little or no access to our publi... Cipla launches point-of-care device for NCDs and infectious diseases
With entry in these new segments, Cipla has expanded its product offerings for diagnostics laboratories The post Cipla launches point-of-care device for NCDs and infectious diseas...
India’s public healthcare system is in dire need for the intervention of policy makers
Paul Abraham, President, Hinduja Foundation highlights that the COVID-19 pandemic has brought focus on healthcare from every quarter. The people, the policy makers and political c...
Medical crowdfunding: Current scenario and future forecast
Khushboo Jain, Co-Founder & COO, ImpactGuru emphasises that on one side, where the unaffordability of quality healthcare is becoming a growing concern in India, alternative fundra...
Masks continue to be a key tool against COVID-19: WHO
WHO continues to recommend the use of masks by the public in specific situations, and this update recommends their use irrespective of the local epidemiological situation, given t...
Narayana Health partners with Fibe to offer CareNow PayLater loan
This partnership between Fibe and Narayana Health is expected to ease challenges faced by many patients and their caregivers The post Narayana Health partners with Fibe to offer C...
COVID-19: Lessons learnt for a better public health system
Shuchin Bajaj, Shweta Jaiswal and DVR Seshadri* emphasises on the five key lessons for India’s public health system The post COVID-19: Lessons learnt for a better public health ...
Neolacta Lifesciences launches lactation consultation helpline
The lactation consultation helpline aims to provide mothers with accurate and reliable medical advice by clearing all doubts and confusion in mother’s minds The post Neolacta Li...
Health records of over 10 crore linked digitally to Ayushman Bharat Health Account
With their health records linked to their ABHA accounts digitally, citizens will be able to access and manage these records as per their convenience The post Health records of ove...
Health insurance could be a vital component of Union Budget for 2023
Ajay Poddar, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Syenergy Environics shares his expectations from Union Budget 2023-2024 The post Health insurance could be a vital component of Union ...
1st G20 Health Working Group meeting to commence from 18-20 January in Kerala
As chair of the G20 presidency, India aims to continue and consolidate health priorities and key takeaways from previous presidencies while highlighting critical areas that requir...
LF is not neglected disease but priority disease for elimination: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya
“Let us aim to eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis by 2027, three years ahead of the global target, through the five-pronged roadmap” The post LF is not neglected disease but prior...
Mumbai Oncocare Centre raises $ 10 million in Series A funding
MOC plans to utilise the newly infused capital to expand across India in next 18 months The post Mumbai Oncocare Centre raises $ 10 million in Series A funding appeared first on E...
The annual budget for 2023 is anticipated to be step forward in achieving national objectives
Chandra Ganjoo, Group Chief Executive Officer, Trivitron Healthcare The post The annual budget for 2023 is anticipated to be step forward in achieving national objectives appeared...
Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital launches precision oncology navigation programme
Next Generation Of Cancer Care is Preventive, Personalised and Omnichannel: Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital The post Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital launches precision onc...
SAMRIDH initiative supports Clensta to improve access to hygiene products across tier 2 and 3 cities
The partnership will enable Clensta to expand its sales force and strengthen the distribution channels to make its hygiene products available to over 2,100 nursing homes, clinics,...
Apollo Hospitals launches genomics institute
Launch of Apollo Genomics Institutes would provide genetic counselling, tests, treatment and care for genetic disorders The post Apollo Hospitals launches genomics institute appea...
MobileODT partners with GenWorks to screen & treat cervical cancer
The partnership has launched its new device, Thermoglide. It is a lightweight, portable, FDA-approved device that screens and treats women for cervical cancer in a single sitting ... Redcliffe Labs expands its footprints in Punjab
With the opening of these new labs in three locations in Punjab, Redcliffe aims to further strengthen its presence with a total of 4 state-of-the-art labs and 40+ collection centr...
TSCS inaugurates training program for prevention and eradication of thalassemia & sickle cell
The initiative is being conducted to enable Mahbubnagar district become the first district in entire Telangana to be totally free from deadly genetic blood disorder-“Thalassemia...
India can have its own healthcare model, aligned to its regional requirements, local strengths and challenges: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya
Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Dr Mansukh Mandaviya chaired 8th meeting of Mission Steering Group for NHM The post India can have its own healthcare model, aligned to... Indian hospital industry to post robust performance in FY2023: ICRA
Operating profit margin (OPM) will remain healthy at over 20 per cent in FY2023 supported by improving payor mix, operating leverage and cost optimisation measures The post Indian...
Diabetic Retinopathy: Technology and innovation in its diagnosis
Dr Mahesh Kumar HM, Senior Consultant, Vitreo-Retina and Uvea services, ASG Eye Hospitals highlights that the key to controlling any condition is early detection, and this is also...
AIMS introduces Versius Robotic Surgical System
3D Advanced Minimal Access Robotic Surgery is designed to offer accuracy, value, and freedom thereby, helping surgeons improve outcomes and patient satisfaction in cancer and othe...
Uganda declares end of Ebola disease outbreak
It was the country’s first Sudan ebolavirus outbreak in a decade and its fifth overall for this kind of Ebola The post Uganda declares end of Ebola disease outbreak appeared fir...
Regular audits and stringent policies go a long way in preventing any cyber-attacks
Dr Sanjay Katkar, Joint Managing Director & CTO, Quick Heal Technologies in an interaction with Kalyani Sharma talks about the recent AIIMS cyberattack and highlights that in the ...
Public health in India: The journey ahead
The public health system needs to be reinforced authentically with involved efforts from all stakeholders The post Public health in India: The journey ahead appeared first on Expr...
British scientists plan to expand genomic sequencing from COVID to flu
The work is aimed at shedding more light on known threats and, potentially, emerging ones, the team at the Wellcome Sanger Institute, working with the UK Health Security Agency, s...
Kiran Mazumdar Shaw leads investment in women’s health platform Gytree
Gytree uses technology to provide women with an intelligent dashboard, experts and personalised journeys for better health outcomes The post Kiran Mazumdar Shaw leads investment i...
MTaI seeks streamlining of taxes & duties to make medical devices affordable
The association highlights the issues which need to be addressed in the budget this year The post MTaI seeks streamlining of taxes & duties to make medical devices affordable app...
Indegene expands Europe presence with new center in Germany
With this center, Indegene is further strengthening its presence in Europe to help life sciences companies fast-track digital transformation across the commercialisation value cha...
Role of HPV vaccines for prevention of cervical cancer
Dr Hemant Tongaonkar, Senior Director-Urologic & Gynaecologic Oncosurgery & Head-Surgical Oncology, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Mumbai talks about the preventive vacci...
Government needs to allocate more money in preventive healthcare
Himanshu Baid, Managing Director, Poly Medicure Ltd. (Polymed) shares his expectations from Union Budget 2023 The post Government needs to allocate more money in preventive health...
CIRCON 2023 introduces latest technology in vascular & interventional radiology to professionals and students
The two day workshop introduced the latest technology in the field of vascular & interventional radiology to professionals and students The post CIRCON 2023 introduces latest tech...
Alma Medical appoints Amit Shukla as GM
With his new set of responsibilities as General Manager, Alma India aims to meet the growing target for 2023 onwards The post Alma Medical appoints Amit Shukla as GM appeared firs...
Growing AMR in India and role of science
Dr Sanjay Pandey, Head- Andrology & Reconstructive Urology, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital and Medical Research Institute The post Growing AMR in India and role of science ap... Dozee partners with BII to transform public healthcare landscape in India
Partnership to provide access to quality healthcare to additional~600,000 high-risk patients over the next 2 years The post Dozee partners with BII to transform public healthcare ...
Organ donation: Why it needs more than a to be or not to be approach
Anup Seth, Chief Distribution Officer at Edelweiss Tokio Life Insurance highlights that given the poor infrastructure in hinterlands, challenges around collection of organs, and t... Athulya Senior Care raises Rs 77 crore for upcoming expansion plans
With the funding, Athulya intends to expand its services across south India to reach over 2500 beds and serve over 50,000 seniors in the next two years The post Athulya Senior Car... NHA introduces new system to grade performance of hospitals empaneled under AB-PMJAY scheme
The objective of the new system is to incentivise and encourage healthcare providers to focus on delivering patient centric services With an objective to shift the focus of measur...
Transforming Healthcare with Cloud Innovation
Learn how Minfy Technologies is leveraging the potential of cloud to help Hyderabad-based NGO Bhagwan Mahavir Jain Relief Foundation Trust solve core healthcare challenges. By har... Suburban Diagnostics unveils its new reference laboratory in Mumbai
Suburban Diagnostics is present in Mumbai and has expanded its footprint in Pune, and several parts of Maharashtra, Goa, and Madhya Pradesh The post Suburban Diagnostics unveils i...
G20 is an opportunity to showcase India’s health innovations globally: Experts
Health experts came together at the strategic roundtable, organised by the health think tank, IHW Council and discussed about the need of, mitigating the aftermaths of the pandemi...
Father of laparoscopic surgery passes away
The doctor was awarded the Padma Bhushan, the country's third highest civilian award, in 2017 The post Father of laparoscopic surgery passes away appeared first on Express Healthc...
A healthcare wishlist for 2023
Keeping track of COVID, without again neglecting old foes like TB, leprosy, and measles; chronic lifestyle ailments like diabetes and heart disease and also reining in Antimicrobi... Pathkind Labs partners with Roche Diagnostics to offer diabetes and cardiac care
With the incorporation of Roche Diagnostics's NTProBNP in diabetes management, Pathkind aims to provide diabetes and cardiac care The post Pathkind Labs partners with Roche Diagno...
Stress among healthcare workers: Physician, heal thyself!!
Healthcare is a stressful profession and takes a toll at physical, emotional, and mental levels. Dr Aparna Ramakrishnan, Consultant Psychiatry, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital...
The present and future role of nurses in the new digital health era
Samir Bhattacharjee, business head (Overseas & UK), Institute of Occupational Training Services (IOTS) emphasises that in order to enhance the quality of clinical practice and of...
Express Healthcare January 2023
India's Foremost Healthcare Magazine ¬ Public Health In India: The Journey Ahead The post Express Healthcare January 2023 appeared first on Express Healthcare. ...
The vision of government for medical education reform can be fulfilled only when medical colleges are active partners: Dr Mansukh Mandaviya
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya interacts with 150 representatives of private medical colleges The post The vision of government for medical education reform can be fulfilled only when med...
China CDC analysis shows predominance of Omicron lineages BA.5.2 and BF.7 among locally acquired infections
The TAG-VE met on 3 January 2023 to discuss the COVID-19 situation in mainland China The post China CDC analysis shows predominance of Omicron lineages BA.5.2 and BF.7 among local... Turning cancer cells into anticancer agents: Study
The team of researchers tested their dual-action, cancer-killing vaccine in an advanced mouse model of the deadly brain cancer glioblastoma, with promising results, said the study...
Dr Mansukh Mandaviya chairs high-level meeting to review elimination of Kala-Azar from the country by 2023
State Governments reiterate their commitment to work together for eliminating this disease; Centre assures all support The post Dr Mansukh Mandaviya chairs high-level meeting to r...
The genetics of cancer
Dr Amit Verma, Molecular Oncologist & Cancer Geneticist - Dr AV Cancer Institute of Personalized Cancer Therapy and Research, Gurgaon explains the genetics of cancer The post The ...
GE HealthCare completes spin-off and begins trading on Nasdaq
GE HealthCare will be the first company in the state of Wisconsin to remotely ring Nasdaq’s opening bell The post GE HealthCare completes spin-off and begins trading on Nasdaq a...
Technological advancements in Hematology have led to facilitation of cellular analysis
Dr Anil Handoo, Senior Director, Hospital Laboratory Services and Senior Consultant-Hematology, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital in an interaction with Express Healthcare talks a... NephroPlus signs Rs 69.5 crores financing package with ADB to expand in Uzbekistan
The transaction will help NephroPlus to establish four dialysis centres as part of a broader partnership with the Ministry of Health, the Republic of Uzbekistan, after securing a ...
Molbio Diagnostics launches chip-based RTPCR test for diagnosing HSV-1 and HSV-2
The Real Time PCR test works on the existing Truelab infrastructure and doesn't require any additional setup and equipment to run the test, making it possible to test at resource-...
Fitterfly launches ‘Reimagining Diabetes Care Report 2022’
Based on a sample size of over 3000 people who enrolled into Fitterfly’s Diabetes Management programs, the report underscores the need to reimagine, rethink, and reassess diabet... Vesta Elder Care collaborates with Punjab hospitals for out-patients care
The platform’s aim is to provide range of services to ensure home healthcare experience The post Vesta Elder Care collaborates with Punjab hospitals for out-patients care appear... DeepTek launches its AI powered lumbar spine quantification automation tool
DeepSpine provides AI powered quantification and analysis tool for lumbar spine MRI studies The post DeepTek launches its AI powered lumbar spine quantification automation tool ap...
IIT Kanpur signs MoU with Apollo Hospitals for collaborative research in medical technology
This formal collaboration is a formal recognition of the rapid convergence of healthcare and technology that is transforming the practice of medicine The post IIT Kanpur signs MoU...
Artemis Hospital appoints new team of heart health experts
New specialist cardiac care doctors to lead the various departments at the Artemis Cardiac Care Center The post Artemis Hospital appoints new team of heart health experts appeared...
SAMRIDH Healthcare commits INR 2.95 crore to StratMed
StratMed to onboard 300 hospitals in Tier 2, 3 towns to create a fully aggregated healthcare procurement ecosystem leveraging its data-driven supply chain optimisation platform In... Aster DM Healthcare signs agreement with Vritika Hospitals
This is part of O&M asset light model strategy undertaken by Aster DM Healthcare to add upto 500-700 beds in India The post Aster DM Healthcare signs agreement with Vritika Hospit... WHO releases new family planning and abortion care competency standards for health workers
The Family planning and comprehensive abortion care toolkit for the primary health care workforce was developed collaboratively by the United Nations’ Special Programme of Res...
Workshop on NHA’s lightweight HMIS on Jan 4
Focusing on private clinics and small health facilities, the NHA seeks feedback to be incorporated into the ABDM-complaint HMIS to make it more robust The post Workshop on NHAR...
There will be higher emphasis on preventive healthcare in 2023
Aneesh Nair, CIO and Co-Founder, MyHealthcare highlights some of the key trends and opportunities that will shape healthcare in the year to come The post There will be higher emph...
Ayush launches SMART program for Ayurveda professionals
The program aimed to boost scientific research in priority healthcare research areas through Ayurveda colleges and hospitals The post Ayush launches SMART program for Ayurveda pro...
HealthTech trends in 2023
Prashant Tandon, chair, IAMAI Health tech committee, and Dr Alexander Kuruvilla, co-chair, IAMAI HealthTech Committee cherry pick the trends that will shape our healthcare landsca...
Persistent partners with Microsoft to accelerate growth
Leverages Microsoft technologies for richer employee engagement, nimble decision-making, and building innovative industry solutions The post Persistent partners with Microsoft to ...