BY THE DIGITAL HEALTH LEADERS FOR THE DIGITAL HEALTH COMMUNITY
BY THE DIGITAL HEALTH LEADERS 
SC Warns Govt: Implement Healthcare Professions Act by Oct or Face Consequences August 13, 2024 Despite the court's involvement since September 2023, only 14 states and UTs have established state councils as mandated by the law.
LIC Eyes Health Insurance Market With Strategic Acquisitions August 12, 2024 LIC, with more than 1.41 million agents, has one of the largest agency forces globally.
Gates Foundation Extends Partnership with UP for 5 More Years August 9, 2024 The partnership has also led to a decline in acute encephalitis and Japanese encephalitis cases, with an 88% reduction in kala-azar cases between 2018 and 2024.
Himachal Deputy CM Agnihotri: Himcare to Continue, Ayushman Expansion Will Be Sought August 9, 2024 In the meeting, he stated that despite the scheme's initiation under the previous BJP regime, which had significant issues related to reimbursement claims, it will remain in place.
PE Firm Quadria Capital to Invest $1 Bn in Indian Health Care August 8, 2024 Quadria is raising funds for its third investment vehicle after securing $500 million last year. However, the total expected funds or its closing date were not disclosed.
Ravi Rajagopal Steps Down as Fortis Healthcare Chairman August 7, 2024 Citing reasons, the healthcare company informed that it was due to increased board responsibilities in the UK and other regions.
INDIA Bloc Protests Against GST on Health, Life Insurance Premiums August 7, 2024 The protest marks the first joint opposition action against GST rates on a specific service, underscoring the critical role of insurance for the middle and lower-middle classes.
iDEX-DIO & AFMS Partner to Launch Medical Innovations & Research Advancement Program August 6, 2024 The partnership aims to drive innovation and research in developing advanced medical technologies tailored for the Armed Forces.
UP, Kerala, Karnataka & TN Lead in Establishing Jan Aushadhi Kendras August 6, 2024 Further, the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) has established 12,616 JAKs across the country by June 2024.
Bajaj Group to Foray into Healthcare Biz with New Hospital Chain August 6, 2024 Reportedly, Nirav Bajaj, head of corporate strategy at Mukand, is overseeing the project and is expected to lead the new healthcare entity.
Mamata Banerjee Urges Central Govt to Remove GST on Insurance Premiums August 5, 2024 She emphasized that the 18% GST rate on insurance premiums is counterproductive and harms the financial well-being of ordinary citizens.
India Pledges $85 Mn to Support WHO Global Traditional Medicine Center August 5, 2024 In 2023, India signed a five-year agreement to support WHO’s Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine (TCI) unit.
