Private hospitals likely to add over 30k beds in 4-5 years
Delhi-NCR alone is expected to add 5,200 beds in the next five years, followed by Bengaluru at 3,500 beds, Haryana at 2,700, Mumbai at 2,300, Chennai at 2,000, Kerala at 5,00 and the rest at 13,750 beds. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
ICMR invites suggestions from stakeholders for addition, deletion in diagnostics list
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited suggestions from stakeholders to revise the National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL) by the end of February. The list outlines the minimum number of diagnostic tests that should be available at various levels of healthcare facilities. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Expect private hospital chains to invest Rs 32,000 cr, add over 30,000 beds in 4-5 years: Icra
In addition to setting up new greenfield and brownfield facilities to enhance their capacities, hospital chains are also looking at inorganic opportunities, which have led to increasing consolidation in the industry in the last two years. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 17, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
What is 'Disease X'? Is a new pandemic on the horizon?
Exploring Disease X, a mysterious microbial threat, identified by WHO in 2017. Examining its significance, using Covid-19 as an example. Tracking progress in pandemic preparedness, with accelerated responses and global initiatives. Addressing challenges like weakened health systems and vaccine hesitancy. Ongoing efforts aim to enhance global readiness for unforeseen health emergencies. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 16, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
CCI clears SSI's stake buy in Manipal Health Enterprises
The deal has been approved under the green channel route. Manipal Health Enterprises operates a network of hospitals providing multi-specialty care. It has a presence through 27 hospitals in 14 cities in the country. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
ICMR seeks suggestions for revision of national essential diagnostics list to enhance access to affordable healthcare
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has invited suggestions for the revision of the National Essential Diagnostics List (NEDL), aiming to provide access to affordable and high-quality diagnostics at all healthcare levels. The list includes the minimum number of tests that should be available at various healthcare facilities, from village level to district hospitals. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 15, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Taking a break from social media is now fashionably called dopamine detox
The internet transformed the way we get our dopamine fix by bombarding us with constant notifications that cater to our need for validation. Additionally, streaming platforms awakened our binge-watching tendencies, adding to the many digital stimuli that give us a dopamine rush at a faster and more frequent pace. “All of this conditions the brain to expect stimulation at a certain speed, so it tends to go back to the screen to look for that stimulation. And if you don’t get the same level of stimulation, you start feeling demotivated and irritable,” says Sharma. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 13, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Ayush gets big boost in Northeast India
A dedicated Panchakarma block, the first in the Northeast region, was inaugurated and dedicated to the nation by Sarbananda Sonowal at the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) on Friday. A state-of-the-art Pharmacology & Biochemistry lab for Ayush, a first in the region, was also inaugurated & dedicated to nation by the Ayush Minister. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 12, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Apax initiates sale of Healthium Medtech
The British private equity firm Apax Partners has initiated the sale process for Healthium Medtech, India's largest surgical sutures manufacturer. The proposed sale is expected to value the company at ₹6,500-₹7,000 crore ($850 million). Healthium, formerly known as Sutures India, is the fourth-largest surgical suture manufacturer globally and the second-largest in India. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Breakthroughs in Reproductive Medicine Transforming IVF Success Rates
(Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Here is why you should try vegetarian diet to fight Covid-19
According to recent research, those who eat mostly plant-based or vegetarian diets have a 39% lower risk of contracting Covid. Researchers discovered that omnivores who ate meat more than three times a week had a "significantly higher" incidence of Covid-19 than vegetarian or plant-based diet followers. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 11, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Quality CARE India Group considering more acquisitions in Eastern India
Blackstone PE backed Quality CARE India Ltd. (QCIL) Group plans to make more acquisitions to become the third-largest hospital chain in India. In an interview to ET, the CARE Hospitals group's CEO said that the group is targeting hospitals in eastern India. Blackstone acquired a majority stake in QCIL’s Care Hospitals last year, and the QCIL group has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in KIMS Health. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 10, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Care Hospitals Group considering more acquisitions in Eastern India
Care Hospitals Group plans to make more acquisitions to become the third-largest hospital chain in India. In an interview to ET, the group's CEO said that the group is targeting hospitals in eastern India. Blackstone acquired a majority stake in Care Hospitals last year, and the group has signed an agreement to acquire a majority stake in KIMS Health. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 10, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Terminologies defining diseases in ayurveda, unani, siddha included in WHO index
The inclusion of traditional medical terminologies in ICD-11 forms a link between traditional medicine and global standards, said Dr Radarico H Ofrin, WHO Representative to India. According to Dr Sameera Asma, Assistant Director-General DDI, WHO, the indexing of disease terminology related to traditional medicine in ICD-11 proves to be a milestone in building a unified global tradition, it stated. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 10, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Not sleeping properly can lead to poor memory, says study: Here's how
A recent study found that people who experience more sleep disturbances in their 30s and 40s are more likely to experience memory and cognitive problems 10 years later. (Source: The Economic Times)
Source: The Economic Times - January 9, 2024 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
