Healthcare

Budget 2020: Industry Body Calls For Import Duty Cut In Medical Device Parts

Business | Edited by Sandeep Singh | Thursday January 16, 2020

CII also said a high custom duty of 10 per cent is applicable on the import of intra ocular lenses, and an overall duty of 25.52 per cent (including GST) leading to higher healthcare service cost.

Blog: Delhi's Mohalla Clinics - The Big Data Opportunity

Blog | Arjun Soin | Thursday January 9, 2020

Though touted as a crucial stepping stone towards achieving universal healthcare coverage, Delhi's Mohallaclinics have been subject to more political scrutiny than research since their inception. Claims about their effectiveness remain largely qualitative in nature.

Indian-Origin Doctor Gets 2 Years Jail For Healthcare Fraud In US

Indians Abroad | Press Trust of India | Tuesday January 7, 2020

An Indian-origin physician has been sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to pay fine and restitution of over a million dollars for engaging in a multi-faceted health care fraud scheme and for illegally prescribing thousands of opioid painkillers and muscle relaxers.

Court Extends Ex-Ranbaxy Promoter Shivinder Singh's Custody Till December 26

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 19, 2019

A Delhi court Thursday extended the Enforcement Directorate custody of former Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Singh till December 26 in a money laundering case related to alleged misappropriation of funds at Religare Finvest Ltd (RFL).

IIT Hyderabad Fellow Launches 'Vaccination On Wheels' In Collaboration With Gates Foundation

Education | Edited by Anisha Singh | Thursday December 19, 2019

Called 'VaccineOnWheels.com' as they have adopted VOW (Vaccination On Wheels) concept, this clinic will go to schools, colleges and corporates to conduct vaccination camps.

Delhi Court Rejects Bail Plea Of Ex-Fortis Chief Shivinder Singh

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 12, 2019

A Delhi court Thursday dismissed the bail plea of former Fortis Healthcare promoter Shivinder Singh in a case related to alleged misappropriation of funds at Religare Finvest Ltd (RFL).

Former Fortis Promoter, Ex-Religare Executive's Judicial Custody Extended

India News | ANI | Sunday December 8, 2019

A Delhi court on Saturday extended the judicial custody of former Fortis Healthcare promoter Malvinder Singh and former CMD of Religare Enterprises Limited, Sunil Godhwani, for another 14 days in a case related to alleged misappropriation of funds at Religare Finvest Limited (RFL).

'Practice Empathy': President Ram Nath Kovind At AIIMS Jodhpur 2nd Convocation

Education | Edited by Anisha Singh | Saturday December 7, 2019

AIIMS Jodhpur was set up with the mission to provide to people of this region healthcare facilities and medical education at par with the best of the nation.

Develop Training Courses For Caregivers: President Ram Nath Kovind To Healthcare Institutes

Education | Press Trust of India | Thursday December 5, 2019

President Kovind also asked states that are yet to implement the Ayushman Bharat programme to do so at the earliest.

IIT Hyderabad Researchers Design Device To Diagnose Medical Conditions From ECG Data

Education | Edited by Anisha Singh | Tuesday December 3, 2019

Researchers from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Hyderabad have developed a low-power device that can monitor electrocardiogram (ECG) and alert patients and doctors in real-time about the risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD).

Healthcare In Focus, Andhra To Compensate Wage Loss In Post-Operative Recovery Period

Andhra Pradesh News | Written by Uma Sudhir | Tuesday December 3, 2019

Upping the scope of quality healthcare in Andhra Pradesh, the YS Jaganmohan Reddy government has decided to not only pay for the medical expenses of those undergoing surgical procedures but also compensate any wage loss incurred during their post-operative recovery period.

Delhi Court Extends Ex-Fortis Healthcare Promoter's Custody By 2 Weeks

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday November 28, 2019

A Delhi court today sent former Fortis Healthcare promoter Malvinder Singh and a co-accused to two-week judicial custody in a money laundering case related to alleged misappropriation of funds at Religare Finvest Ltd (RFL).

Court Extends Custody Of Ex-Fortis Healthcare Promoter Till Thursday

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday November 27, 2019

The Delhi High Court today allowed custodial interrogation of former Fortis Healthcare promoter Malvinder Singh and another co-accused by the Enforcement Directorate (ED) till tomorrow to confront them with some documents and witnesses in a money laundering case

6 Arrested For Selling Fake Ayushman Bharat Cards For Rs 700 In Rajkot

Cities | Press Trust of India | Monday November 25, 2019

Six people were arrested in Gujarat's Rajkot for allegedly issuing bogus health cards under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, the Centre's affordable healthcare scheme, police said on Monday.

BJP Took Several Steps For Development Of Jharkhand: Smriti Irani

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday November 24, 2019

Union Minister Smriti Irani on Sunday said the BJP governments at the Centre and Jharkhand have taken steps to ensure development of the state by increasing the road network and improving access to healthcare facilities.