Healthcare sector

World Health Day: Affordable healthcare has ensured significant savings for poor, middle class, says PM Narendra Modi

"Our focus on affordable healthcare has ensured significant savings for the poor and middle class. At the same time we are strengthening our Ayush network to further boost overall wellness," said PM Modi. 

Apr 07, 2022, 08:00 AM IST

Budget 2022: Healthcare sector gets shot in the arm, say experts

Nirmala Sitharaman announced last year that the government will spend Rs 64,180 crore on healthcare over the next six years.

Feb 01, 2022, 15:31 PM IST

Bellaroma Hospital sculpts physical statistics through cosmetic surgery

Plastic or cosmetic surgery has gained immense popularity as these can enhance looks without one undergoing any strenuous exercises or diet programs to transform a person's appearance.

Jan 23, 2022, 18:31 PM IST

Healthcare sector make an effort to bear the COVID-19 pandemic, says Dr. Snehal Adsule

 During the second COVID-19 wave in 2020, India lost almost a thousand critical care health personnel.

Jan 18, 2022, 18:24 PM IST

AMS Inform helps build trust in Healthcare settings via Medical License Verification

The emergence of a global pandemic has made the world realize the degree of importance of the healthcare sector in people’s lives

Dec 21, 2021, 10:16 AM IST

Dentists suffered a lot during COVID-19 pandemic: Dr. Tareq Burezq

New technology, materials, and techniques, according to practising dentists, have grown India's dentistry industry, which is worth $1.36 billion and employs about 2 million people directly or indirectly.

Nov 02, 2021, 18:39 PM IST

Revival of the economy requires a certain kind of support from healthcare sector: Nirmala Sitharaman on tackling COVID

"We do not want the third wave and we are taking every step that is required to ramp up vaccination against COVID-19," the Union Finance Minister said

Aug 31, 2021, 20:46 PM IST

Venkaiah Naidu urges Indian medical practitioners abroad to come back to India

Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has urged the Centre and state governments to invest more in the healthcare sector and educate people to get health insurance.

Dec 31, 2017, 15:27 PM IST

Public, private sector should work together in healthcare sector, says FM Arun Jaitley

FM Arun Jaitley spoke about the challenges faced in healthcare sector at Delhi's National Heart Institute's 36th anniversary. Niti Aayog's CEO Amitabh Kant also spoke at the program.

Aug 21, 2017, 18:02 PM IST

GST will benefit healthcare sector: CII

The GST, India's biggest tax reform since Independence, is scheduled to be rolled out from July 1.

Jun 29, 2017, 20:13 PM IST

Ransomware attacks: What makes healthcare most vulnerable

The NHS cyber-attack should be treated as a wake-up call for organisations around the world, particularly, the health sector. 

May 16, 2017, 16:02 PM IST

Government has taken several initiatives to give healthcare to all: President Pranab Mukherjee

The president said Mission Indradhanush, an immunisation programme, is one of them which has so far helped 55 lakh children get immunised against several diseases.

Jan 31, 2017, 12:03 PM IST

'Quality health care must for India'

India's total health spend is only 4.7 per cent of GDP and out of pocket expenditure (OOP) is 62 per cent of the total health spend. 
 

Aug 26, 2016, 08:47 AM IST

DNA: Analysis of the biggest challenges facing India in 2016

Check out the challenges such as illiteracy, issues with healthcare sector etc which are to be faced by the India in 2016.

Jan 01, 2016, 22:47 PM IST

Pfizer to buy Allergan in $160 bn deal to create world's biggest drugmaker

Pfizer Inc, the maker of Viagra and Lipitor, has struck a deal to buy Botox-maker Allergan in a transaction valued at about $160 billion, creating the world's biggest drugmaker.

Nov 23, 2015, 11:46 AM IST

Indian healthcare BPO facing stiff competition: Study

Indian companies operating in the business process outsourcing (BPO) in healthcare sector are facing stiff competition from their Filipino counterparts.

Sep 13, 2015, 10:55 AM IST

Apollo Hospitals Q4 net profit dips 5% to Rs 77 crore

Healthcare major Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Thursday reported a 4.92 percent dip in standalone net profit at Rs 77.33 crore for the March quarter on account of higher taxes.

May 28, 2015, 17:58 PM IST

GlaxoSmithKline targets growth across units, scraps ViiV listing

GlaxoSmithKline laid out growth targets for its biggest businesses on Wednesday, hoping to convince investors that focusing on consumer health and vaccines would return the drugmaker to long-term growth.

May 06, 2015, 17:28 PM IST

Healthcare sector upbeat as Budget gives a booster dose

The healthcare industry has welcomed Budget proposals to increase tax exemption limits for health insurance cover and set up more AIIMS across India, saying such moves enable people's access to better facilities.

Feb 28, 2015, 16:33 PM IST

Economic Survey 2013-14: 'More needs to be done to give quality, affordable healthcare'

The allocations for the health sector have increased over the years, it added.

Jul 09, 2014, 20:00 PM IST