India Made Right Investment in Primary Healthcare Through ABDM: WHO Chief August 18, 2023 Since its inception, the WHO has been endorsing India's Ayushman Bharat initiative, recognising the importance of countries prioritising investment in primary healthcare. This aligns with the consistent message conveyed by the WHO to nations around the world.

Dr. Agarwal's Eye Hospital Secures $80 Mn from TPG & Temasek, Aims Doubling Network to 300 Hospitals August 18, 2023 Dr. Agarwal's Group of Eye Hospitals has secured $80 million (‚¹650 Cr) funding from global private equity firm TPG Growth and Singapore-based investment company Temasek as the primary investors.

AiMed Demands Calling Back of the New Medical Devices Bill, 2023 August 18, 2023 Raising concerns over the newly passed Drugs, Medical Devices, and Cosmetics Bill 2023, Rajiv Nath, forum coordinator of AiMeD said the said Bill should be called back.

IIM Raipur Introduces Postgraduate Diploma Programs in 'Digital Health' August 18, 2023 These PG diploma programs are poised to equip participants with an in-depth understanding of the 'Digital Health' sphere, propelling them toward unrivalled career growth and excellence.

Qure.ai Partners with xWave Technologies to Enhance Radiology Diagnostic Precision August 18, 2023 Mumbai headquartered Qure.ai, a medical artificial intelligence (AI) solution provider, has joined forces with xWave Technologies, a cloud-based Clinical Decision Support (CDS) system catering to radiology referrals.

Union Health Ministry Refutes Reports of Deceased Individuals Receiving PM-JAY Treatment August 18, 2023 The controversy arose from media reports indicating that the CAG expressed concerns on treatments being scheduled for deceased AB PM-JAY beneficiaries. There were also allegations of beneficiaries receiving care at two hospitals simultaneously.

GE Healthcare's Wireless Monitoring for Early Patient Deterioration Detection Gets FDA Clearance  August 17, 2023

IMA Labels NMC Directive '˜Unjust' for Prescribing Only Generic Drugs      August 17, 2023 In a deal with BlackSoil, a prominent investment firm, GenWorks Health has received $4 million in funding. Through this investment, GenWorks Health can provide quality healthcare in underserved areas.

Over 4 Mn Americans' Health Data Stolen by Using MOVEit Software       August 17, 2023 In a deal with BlackSoil, a prominent investment firm, GenWorks Health has received $4 million in funding. Through this investment, GenWorks Health can provide quality healthcare in underserved areas.

Narayana Health Group Enters Health Insurance Sector, Seeks IRDAI Licence August 17, 2023 Dr. Devi Shetty's Narayana Health Group has reportedly applied for a licence from the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) to establish a health insurance business.

Tulasi Healthcare Introduces Innovative dTMS Therapy for Treatment-Resistant Depression August 17, 2023 Tulasi Healthcare, a mental well-being platform, has recently launched its Deep Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (dTMS) therapy service, targeting individuals grappling with treatment-resistant depression (TRD). 

GVK Scion Unveils 'Equal', Digital Identity Sharing Platform to Benefit Healthcare, Other Sectors August 17, 2023 Equal offers a secure and consent-driven platform where users can securely store, organise, and share various government IDs and documents, such as PAN cards, driver's licences, health records, financial documents, and more.

IIT-B & ICMR Jointly Make Placenta-On-A-Chip Device to Protect Baby from Harmful Drugs & Chemicals        August 17, 2023 In a deal with BlackSoil, a prominent investment firm, GenWorks Health has received $4 million in funding. Through this investment, GenWorks Health can provide quality healthcare in underserved areas.

Ayushman Bharat Scheme: Private Hospitals in Madhya Pradesh to be Ranked Based on Healthcare Quality August 17, 2023 The ranking mechanism will revolve around a performance-oriented assessment of private hospitals enrolled in the AB-PMJAY initiative. This will provide beneficiaries with an enlightened view of hospital quality.

YouTube's New Policy Targets Medical Misinformation, Cracks Down on Harmful Cancer Treatment Videos August 17, 2023 YouTube, a subsidiary of Google, outlined its strategy to tackle medical misinformation. This entails revamping and consolidating its existing guidelines into three distinct categories: Prevention, Treatment, and Denial.

Fortis Gurugram Introduces Digital PET CT Machine for Enhanced Cancer Diagnosis Imaging August 16, 2023 The innovative technology, Digital Biograph Vision 450, is a state-of-the-art Digital PET CT scanner equipped with flow motion technology and multi-parametric imaging. This device sets a new benchmark in cancer treatment technology.

India Starts Second Phase of Nationwide Mass Drug Administration Initiative for Lymphatic Filariasis        August 16, 2023 In a deal with BlackSoil, a prominent investment firm, GenWorks Health has received $4 million in funding. Through this investment, GenWorks Health can provide quality healthcare in underserved areas.

KSSSCI Joins Hands with Karkinos Healthcare, & IIT Kanpur to Provide Better Cancer Care with the Launch of CAMDRC in Lucknow August 16, 2023 The collaboration resulted in forming the 'Centre for Advanced Molecular Diagnostics and Research for Cancer (CAMDRC)' in Lucknow. It reflects the shift toward molecular diagnostics in cancer care, enabling personalised treatments through genetic insights for improved patient outcomes.

Profile: How Any Time Clinic Is Solving Hyderabad's Health Check-Up Logjams August 16, 2023 Gem Opencube Technologies Introduces 24/7 Digital Healthcare Kiosk for Instant Check-ups and Consultations

CrisprBits Partners With Molbio Diagnostics to Launch CRISPR-Based POC Tests      August 16, 2023 In a deal with BlackSoil, a prominent investment firm, GenWorks Health has received $4 million in funding. Through this investment, GenWorks Health can provide quality healthcare in underserved areas.