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Coping with coronavirus

Sensible responses require addressing known unknowns

From pharma salesman to healthcare baron, 10 facts about BR Shetty

Shetty has also founded London-listed payments company Finablr and pharmaceutical manufacturer Neo Pharma

Before expanding, need to consolidate: Ayushman Bharat CEO Indu Bhushan

Ayushman Bharat scheme provides an insurance cover of Rs 5 lakh to 100 million 'poor and vulnerable' families

NITI mulls health system for middle class not covered by Ayushman Bharat

The report was released by NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman Rajiv Kumar in the presence of Bill Gates, the co-chairman of Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.

Bill Gates explains what India needs for quality healthcare system

Gates said one of the "great triumphs" of the Indian health system was the elimination of polio

India's fight against anaemia picks up pace, but states need to do more

Anaemia occurs when the concentration of haemoglobin in blood decreases. With oxygen not reaching all organs and tissues of the body, the person is more prone to infections

Meet Meena Ganesh, who offers health care at home for the chronically ill

With a staff of 4,000, including physicians and nurses, her firm Portea covers 16 cities offering services such as physiotherapy, nursing, home attendants, doctor visit, lab tests and mother care

India unlikely to meet sustainable development goals on health by 2030: CAG

In 2015, India spent 1% of its GDP on public health, the second-lowest in the southeast Asia region, according to data cited in the National Health Profile 2018

Improving execution to deliver healthy gains for Apollo Hospitals

Lower debt, divestments, and reduction of promoter pledge are other triggers

Online pharmacy 1 MG to deliver medicines in rural areas through CSCs

The partnership is an extension of a 2016 tie-up to deliver essential medicines through CSC centers

More people die of diabetes, suicides in India than terrorism: Report

In 2017, terrorism claimed the lives of 766 Indians, or 0.007% of all deaths, while health reasons claimed 6.6 million Indians, or 90% of all deaths

Poorest & uneducated mothers benefit least from healthcare services: Study

While the poorest households had the highest utilisation of ICDS services in 2006, their share became the second lowest in 2016

Doctors no longer gods, patient trust has to be rebuilt: Radiant Life head

In a Q&A, the man who bought the Max Hospital chain recently, dwells on his plans to take his health care institutions to the next level of excellence in patient care

India's private hospitals saw 900k unnecessary C-sections in a year: Study

The study observes that 'supplier-induced demand' for unplanned C-section births in private facilities is mainly driven by 'financial incentives'

India's medical error deaths, nearly 5 mn a year, can be cut by 50%: Expert

The Acute Critical Care Course could be a boon for Indian hospitals, especially in rural areas

Lack of health workers in villages might hurt Modicare's wellness drive

Retention of doctors in rural areas is a major challenge which Ayushman Bharat is yet to confront

Spending time with family and friends can work wonders for your health

Exercise at least 45 minutes every day - brisk walking, running, cycling or any other form of physical activity is beneficial

As India's health crises grow, funds unspent by states swelled 29% in 5 yrs

India ranks lower than neighbouring Bangladesh and even sub-Saharan Sudan and Equatorial Guinea on healthcare access, and it spends 1.4 per cent of its GDP on health, the least among BRICS nations

India worse than Bhutan, Bangladesh in healthcare, ranks 145th globally

Goa performs best, Assam worst within India

Health groups demand regulation to curb unethical pricing by pvt hospitals

'Govt must frame rules to contain the rates charged by hospitals to make them affordable'