Govt Committed to Building a Climate-Resilient Health System: Health Secy Chandra September 26, 2024 According to Union Health Secretary, the govt is committed to creating a climate-resilient health system to protect citizens' health and tackle global climate challenges.

Redcliffe Labs to Acquire Celara Diagnostics in INR 60 Cr Deal September 26, 2024 The board of Redcliffe Labs has approved the acquisition of Celara Diagnostics for an amount not exceeding INR 60 Cr ($7 million).

Narayana Health Launches Robotic Cardiac Center of Excellence September 26, 2024 Narayana Health launches India’s first robotic cardiac center, completing 100 robotic-assisted surgeries in 147 days. The center aims to address India's rising cardiac disease burden.

Meghalaya Signs MoU with Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation September 26, 2024 The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), signed on 25 September 2024, focuses on maternal and newborn health, family planning, and nursing education.

KKR & GIC to Exit $3.2 Bn Stake in Metro Pacific Health September 26, 2024 KKR and GIC have appointed banks to oversee the sale of their 80% stake in Metro Pacific Health, the Philippines' largest private healthcare group. The deal could value the company at $3.2 billion.

AWS Teams Up with NHA, GeM, & PSBA to Boost India’s Digital Infrastructure September 26, 2024 Amazon Web Services (AWS) partners with NHA, GeM, and PSBA to boost India’s digital infrastructure through cloud services, supporting sectors like healthcare, banking, and public procurement.

Govt Records Significant Decline in Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure, NHA Estimates 2021-22 September 26, 2024 India's out-of-pocket health expenditure dropped to 39.4% of total health spending in 2021-22, down from 48.8% in 2017-18, as per the NHA report.

Medanta & Coal India Partner for Affordable Thalassemia Treatment September 25, 2024 Medanta partners with Coal India to provide up to INR 10 Lakh per child for life-saving stem cell transplants under the 'Thalassemia Bal Sewa Yojana', offering critical support to families.

AIIMS Delhi Partners with Intuitive to Launch Robotic Surgery Training Center September 25, 2024 AIIMS New Delhi and Intuitive signed an MoU to establish a new robotic-assisted surgery training center to focus on advanced skills for general surgery across India.

Digital Health Interventions Could Save Over 2 Mn Lives, Says WHO & ITU Report September 25, 2024 A WHO-ITU report highlights that a $0.24 annual investment per patient in digital health could save over 2 million lives from NCDs within a decade.

Qure.ai Bags $65 Mn in Series D Funding Led by Lightspeed Venture Partners September 25, 2024 Qure.ai secures $65 Mn in a funding round led by Lightspeed to expand AI-powered healthcare diagnostics in the US and other global markets.

USA’s Nabla Expands AI Note-Taking Tool to 31 New Languages September 25, 2024 Nabla launches AI note-taking assistant in 31 new languages, addressing language barriers in US healthcare. The tool is already available in English, Spanish, and French.

Granules India Unveils Mobile Cancer Screening Unit at AIG Hospitals September 25, 2024 Granules India has partnered with AIG Hospitals to launch Breast Health Express which offers mammography and ultrasound services in underserved communities.

National Medical Register Received 20,000 Applications: Health Minister Nadda September 25, 2024 JP Nadda announced that the newly launched National Medical Register, inaugurated on August 23, has already received approximately 20,000 applications.

CM Yogi Adityanath Prioritizes Ayushman Card Distribution in UP September 25, 2024 CM Yogi Adityanath emphasized the need to distribute Ayushman cards to citizens aged 70+ and expand healthcare infrastructure.

Punjab Govt Approaches Center over Ayushman Dues September 25, 2024 Punjab Govt seeks intervention from the Union Health Ministry over INR 600 Cr delayed payments under the Ayushman Bharat scheme, affecting private hospitals in the state.

Bajaj Healthcare Signs API Development & Supply Agreement with EU Partner September 24, 2024 Bajaj Healthcare signed an agreement to supply an API to a European partner for clinical trials, exploring its potential for alternative medical use.

Union Health Minister Announces Successful Completion of 100-Day Health Research Program September 24, 2024 Union Health Minister JP Nadda announces the successful completion of the Department of Health Research's 100-Day Program focused on healthcare innovation, and pandemic preparedness.

Aster DM to Open Largest Women & Children’s Hospital in Hyderabad September 24, 2024 Aster DM is set to launch Hyderabad’s largest Women’s and Children’s Hospital focused on advanced obstetrics, gynecology, neonatal, and pediatric care.

HCGMCC Launches Vansham Clinic for Hereditary Cancer Screening September 24, 2024 HCGMCC launched Vansham Clinic in Nashik to provide hereditary cancer screening and raise awareness, focusing on early detection and personalized treatment.