Hospitals and Govt Health IT

ICMR Launches Project to Advance Emergency Care Systems August 9, 2024 This project, officially launched in Puri, focuses on improving the immediate treatment of critical conditions such as heart attacks and brain strokes.

Fortis Healthcare to Acquire 31% Stake in Agilus Diagnostics for INR 1,780 Cr August 9, 2024 Fortis has already received a formal letter from NJBIF, which holds a 15.86% stake in Agilus, valuing its share at INR 905 crore.

FM Nirmala Sitharaman Addresses GST Concerns on Health & Life Insurance Amid Protests August 8, 2024 Sitharaman emphasized that taxes on medical insurance existed before the GST implementation.

K'taka Govt & Novo Nordisk Education Foundation to Launch Diabetes Care Program August 7, 2024 The program will initially launch pilot projects in three districts: Bengaluru Urban, Dakshina Karnataka, and Yadgiri.

Himachal Pradesh Govt to Offer Free Cancer Treatment & Medicines August 7, 2024 The state government will supply 42 medicines free of cost to cancer patients receiving treatment in government hospitals.

Nadda Urges States to Enhance Healthcare Infrastructure Spending August 6, 2024 Health Minister J P Nadda has called on state governments to allocate more funds to improving healthcare infrastructure.

New Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory Opens at AIIMS Raipur August 6, 2024 This addition aims to bolster the institute's capacity to handle cardiovascular procedures and provide an upgraded facility for regional patients.

108 Ambulance Project in Maharashtra to Begin Soon August 6, 2024 Sumeet Facilities, in partnership with Grupo SSGMatrix of Spain and BVG India, will implement the new Maharashtra Emergency Medical Services (MEMS) 108 ambulance project.

Apollo Bengaluru Cancer Unit Launches CyberKnife S7 FIM System August 5, 2024 Apollo Cancer Centre (ACC) in Bengaluru has unveiled the CyberKnife S7 FIM robotic radiosurgery system, a new technology for treating cancerous and non-cancerous tumors.

NHA Achieves Milestone with 4 Cr OPD Registrations via Scan & Share Service August 5, 2024 The Scan and Share service is now used across over 8,270 healthcare facilities in 579 districts across 35 states and Union Territories of India.

CK Birla Hospitals Launches Osteopathy Clinic at CMRI Kolkata August 2, 2024 Osteopathy is a holistic and drug-free therapy that utilizes manual techniques to address musculoskeletal issues and improve overall health.

Paras Healthcare Files INR 400 Cr IPO August 2, 2024 The OFS includes promoter Dharminder Kumar Nagar selling 29.28 Lakh equity shares and investor Commelina Ltd divesting 1.2 Cr shares.