Jabalpur, Aug 25 (IANS) Out-of-pocket healthcare spending of common man in India has plummeted -- from 62 per cent to just 32 per cent -- a shift Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda attributed to sweeping systemic reforms initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council’s decision to slash GST on several cancer-related and other essential medicines is a “commendable step”, said the Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Monday.
New Delhi, Aug 25 (IANS) Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) have developed an innovative and affordable microfluidic device that can rapidly determine whether bacteria are resistant or susceptible to antibiotics.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) Adani Agri Fresh Limited (AAFL) has started the procurement of apple with Rs 85 per kilogram in Himachal Pradesh, which is Rs 5 more that the opening rate of last year.
New Delhi, Aug 23 (IANS) India is progressing exceptionally well in the domain of space, said scientists on National Space Day on Saturday.
Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 23 (IANS) Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Saturday called for greater social involvement in the care and treatment of patients suffering from rare genetic disorders such as Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The Association of Healthcare Providers – India (AHPI) on Friday said it has advised its member hospitals in North India to stop providing cashless treatment facilities to policyholders of Bajaj Allianz General Insurance Company starting September 1.
New Delhi, Aug 22 (IANS) The National Consumer Helpline (NCH) successfully facilitated refunds amounting to Rs 2.72 crore in July, addressing 7,256 consumer grievances across 27 sectors, the Ministry of Consumer Affairs said on Friday.
Jaipur, Aug 21 (IANS) Serious irregularities have been uncovered in the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS), leading to the suspension of nine individuals, including five doctors - two from Ayurveda and three from allopathy - and four other government employees.
New Delhi, Aug 21 (IANS) Herbal tobacco cessation products have an unregulated market on e-commerce platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart, Blinkit, revealed a new study led by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Cancer Prevention and Research (NICPR).
