Health an orphan, Ayushman Bharat insurance scheme poorly structured: IMA chief

"The care in government hospitals is already free. So what is the new that the patient gets? Whether it is routed through the government hospital or through Ayushman Bharat, the patient does not get anything new,' said Dr R V Asokan.

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No abnormal rise in seasonal flu cases in country so far: Health ministry

In view of various media reports regarding detection of avian influenza virus in cattle and milk in the US, a video conference under the chairmanship of the Director General of Health Services was also held on Sunday to review the current situation of seasonal influenza.

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Spices safe, no notice from Hong Kong, Singapore: MDH

Two of India's biggest spice brands - MDH and Everest - have come under the scanner over alleged unsafe food practices. "MDH Group reassures their consumers that MDH abides by health and safety standards, both domestically and internationally.

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ICMR to expand its clinical trial network to provide solutions for health issues

​The ICMR established INTENT, a network of medical colleges and research institutes, with an overarching goal of providing evidence-based, and culturally sensitive solutions to health issues of national priorities by conducting large, decisive, regulation compliant clinical trials.

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Keimed merges with Apollo Health Co; Combined enterprise value is Rs 22,481 crore

​In a statement here on Friday, AHL said it has entered into a binding agreement to raise equity capital of Rs 2,475 crore from global private equity investor, Advent International. It will invest in compulsory convertible instruments over two tranches to secure 12.1% stake in the merged entity, by valuing the combined entity at an enterprise value of Rs 22,481 crore.

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Government asks campus medicine stores to vacate from public health institutions

Certain campus medicine stores had approached the high court assailing the communication of the health and family welfare department issued on February 27, 2015. According to the department communication, no extension of license of on-campus medical stores was to be permitted and further, no new campus medical store was to be opened.

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Linking CGHS and ABHA IDs will streamline healthcare, promote digital health: Experts

By consolidating digital health records and facilitating interoperability between platforms, this initiative promises to streamline healthcare services, improve patient identification and elevate the standard of care across the nation, experts stated.

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Netherlands: Health Secy visits Bilthoven Biologicals, discusses collaboration on production of oral polio vaccine

The Union Health Secretary met with CEO Juergen Kwik and CEO of Poonawalla Science Park (PSP) at Bilthoven Jef De Clercq on EU pandemic preparedness partnership and collaboration on production of vaccines, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

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Concerns rise over potential pandemic from Kenya's deadly Kitum cave

​​The World Health Organization (WHO) continues to monitor the situation closely, having previously issued alerts during a 2023 Marburg outbreak in several African countries. The fatality rate of over 88% associated with the virus underscores the critical nature of the threat it poses. Health advisories stress the importance of vigilance and preventive measures to curb the spread of this and other similar viruses.

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SC objects to Allopathic doctors prescribing expensive, unnecessary medicines; says "IMA needs to put it's house in order"

​The apex court said it would explore the larger issue of misleading health claims made by Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) companies and impleaded the Ministry of Consumer Affairs and the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting as parties to the case.

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'Staggering' number of workers facing climate change-induced health hazards: UN

The report noted that numerous dangerous health conditions in workers had been linked to climate change, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, respiratory illnesses, kidney disfunction and mental health conditions.

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WHO panel re-defines term airborne, 4 years after Covid controversy

​That’s because, the World Health Organisation (WHO) then said, for an infection to be declared as airborne it was important that the microbes (in this case the SARS-CoV-2 virus) within the droplet nuclei stayed viable in the air for long periods of time and be transmitted to others over distances greater than 1 metre.

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Insurance regulator Irdai pushing companies to provide health coverage to all

While the regulations have been tweaked, many are interpreting it to mean a mandate from the regulator to ensure that those over 65 are not denied health insurance. Sources told TOI without mandating detailed norms, Irdai is going to monitor how companies are going to respond to the new regulations issued recently.

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Health ministry asks states, UTs to act strictly against hospitals involved in illegal transplant

In a letter to all states and UTs, Dr Atul Goel, Director General of Health Services (DGHS), Government of India, urged all states and Union Territories to ensure regular collection and sharing of data of all transplant cases, including those of foreigners, with the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) on a monthly basis.

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China's drugmakers can't sell mRNA shots but haven't quit yet

​CSPC's first shot faced limited distribution by health authorities, partly because it did not target a more recent variant or had stricter storage and transport requirements than standard technology shots, staff at some medical institutions in China's two most populous cities, Beijing and Shanghai, told Reuters.

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More than one million women could die by 2040 from undiagnosed breast cancer: Report

​Laying out recommendations for tackling these challenges in breast cancer, the commission suggested better communication between patients and health professionals as a crucial intervention that could improve quality of life, body image, and adherence to therapy, and positively impact survival.

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After COVID, WHO defines disease spread 'through air'

The Geneva-based U.N. health agency released a technical document on the topic on Thursday. It said it was the first step towards working out how to better prevent this kind of transmission, both for existing diseases like measles and for future pandemic threats.

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WHO’s new AI-powered chatbot SARAH is giving wrong medical answers

WHO warns on its website that this early prototype, introduced on April 2, provides responses that “may not always be accurate.” Some of SARAH’s AI training is years behind the latest data. And the bot occasionally provides bizarre answers, known as hallucinations in AI models, that can spread misinformation about public health.

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UN report points to yawning gap of inequality in sexual and reproductive health worldwide

UNFPA's latest " State of World Population " report also estimates that nearly 500 maternal deaths occur in countries with humanitarian crises or conflicts, and shows that women of African descent in the Americas are more likely to die giving birth than white women.

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Study links being online with no sleep, exercise to higher risk of school absence

For the study, the researchers analysed the data of more than 86,000 adolescents aged 14-16, taken from the School Health Promotion study, a national biennial survey. The teens were asked about their relationship with parents, including how often they shared concerns with them, along with their sleep and physical activity.

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'First smoke-free generation': Rishi Sunak's anti-smoking bill passes first hurdle

Following an afternoon of debate, lawmakers decided late on Tuesday to give the bill a second reading by a vote of 383 to 67. Even though the Labour Party opposed the bill and health specialists overwhelmingly supported it, Sunak was opposed by more libertarian-leaning members of his party who called the plans "unconservative."

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Rwanda joins other African countries in recalling J&J children's cough syrup

Laboratory tests on the syrup by Nigeria's health regulator showed a high level of diethylene glycol, which has been linked to the deaths of dozens of children in Gambia, Uzbekistan and Cameroon since 2022 in one of the world's worst waves of poisoning from oral medication.

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India rubbishes Lancet report, says spending on healthcare is at all-time high

In response, government sources have highlighted ongoing efforts by the Health Ministry to boost allocations in the health budget. The 15th Finance Commission has allocated Rs 70,051 crore as grants for health through local governments, further supporting health initiatives. National Health Accounts estimates for 2019-20 reveal positive developments in the health sector, with total health expenditure increasing from Rs 4,83,259 crore in 2014-15 to Rs 6,55,822 crore in 2019-20.

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Free testing of biomarkers for breast & lung cancers at AIIMS

The project aims to empower individuals with knowledge on cancer signs, symptoms and the importance of regular screenings. Cancer remains a global health challenge, and initiatives like these play a vital role in enhancing treatment options and prognosis.

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IMA criticises British medical journal for editorial on India

The Union govt should prioritise investment in public hospitals, where care should be provided free of cost, he said. “In areas lacking adequate infrastructure or resources, services from the private sector could be procured using tax money,” he said. He warned that insurance-based health funding would lead to increased costs, with companies dictating the type of treatment and the duration of hospital stays. “Now even the insurance scheme under Ayushman Bharat pays poorly,” he said.

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Robust data system, says govt to counter Lancet’s lack of accuracy charge

The Lancet, a global medical journal, claimed in an editorial titled ‘India’s elections: Why data and transparency matter’ that accurate and up-to-date data are essential for health policy, planning, and management, but the collection and publication of such data in India have undergone serious setbacks and impediments in recent times.

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Glenmark recalls 6,528 bottles of blood pressure drug in US

As per the USFDA, a Class II recall is initiated in a situation in which the use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

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Kenya recalls J&J children's cough syrup over suspected toxicity

Nigeria's health regulator said laboratory tests on the syrup showed a high level of diethylene glycol, which has been linked to the deaths of dozens of children in Gambia, Uzbekistan and Cameroon since 2022 in one of the world's worst waves of poisoning from oral medication.

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Health insurers leave general insurance industry far behind in growth in FY24

The general insurance industry recorded an annual premium of close to Rs 2.9 lakh crore for FY24, marking a 13% rise from the previous fiscal year's Rs 2.6 lakh crore. Similarly, the five standalone health insurance companies saw a significant 26.2% increase in total premium, climbing from Rs 26,243 crore to Rs 33,115 crore during the same period. These statistics are based on preliminary data released by the council.

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Delhi government's outdated essential medicines list has more drugs than national, WHO lists

Times of India's sources, however, have said that the Health Minister was apprised of the situation and that all essential medicines were available. Bharadwaj was informed of this during a meeting with the chief secretary, senior officials of health department and directorate of health services.

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Diagnostics revenue to rise 10-11 per cent this fiscal : Report

The increasing health awareness post pandemic has provided a fillip to preventive health checkups. Diagnostic companies are bundling various tests into curated wellness packages tailored to different genders, age groups and consumer profiles. This has enabled them to charge a premium, leading to an increase in spend per patient. Notably the share of this segment is expected to reach ~22-23 per cent this fiscal up from ~18-20 per cent in fiscal 2024.

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Quality Council of India, Union Health Ministry join hands to improve CGHS healthcare experience

Furthermore, to ensure regular review and evaluation, quality monitoring mechanisms will be established. With an aim to provide a complete overhaul of the CGHS system through third-party assessments and the implementation of transformation initiatives, this collaboration will also focus on expanding the network of qualified healthcare providers and laboratories empanelled under CGHS.

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Natco Pharma gets warning letter from USFDA for Telangana plant

Natco Pharma on Tuesday said it has received a warning letter from the US health regulator for its Telangana-based manufacturing plant. The US Food and Drug Administration (USFDA) had issued eight observations under Form 483 after inspecting the company's Kothur-based formulation facility.

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EU regulator to review reports of suicidal thoughts and weight loss drugs

The agency began its review into the class of weight loss and diabetes drugs, known as GLP-1 receptor agonists, last July after Iceland's health regulator flagged three cases of patients thinking about suicide or self-harm after using Novo's drugs - diabetes drug Ozempic and weight-loss treatment Saxenda.

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Preventive health should be a global priority: Preetha Reddy

Talking about Disease X, Preetha Reddy highlighted that we don't know where the Disease X bullet is going to come from. The only thing we have to do is be very vigilant. We can use AI and data sets if anything is leading up to something unexplained that probably spread earlier, and then we need to start flagging it up with our system.

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45 per cent of India's population dangerously close to being classified as unhealthy: Study

Adding to the grave health situation is the fact that Indians continue to be plagued by stress, affecting the physical and mental well-being of individuals across all walks of life. GOQii’s India Fit Report 2024 titled ‘Thriving at Any Age: The Blueprint for Healthy Longevity’ exposes a grim reality where 26 per cent of Indians report being trapped in the throes of work-related stress, while financial instability plagues 17 per cent of the population.

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World Health Day 2024 emphasises on "My Health, My Right"

This year’s theme, My Health My Right on World Health Day reminds us of the urgent need to ensure the importance of equity, trust, healthy surroundings, investments, and accountability in order to build strong health systems.

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South-East Asia region made "notable progress" in advancing right to health: WHO Regional Director

She also highlighted pressing issues in the region's healthcare landscape, saying that there is not enough health service coverage and that the government's expenditure to improve the services is also too low. Addressing the dire situation where nearly 40 per cent of the population lacks essential health services coverage, the director underscored the urgency for increased government expenditure and improved access to quality healthcare.

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There can't be shortage of Polio vaccine; Serum Institute can make it: CEO Adar Poonawalla

Sanofi is under the obligation and commitment to fulfil their orders. They have made a statement that they will fulfil their commitments and if they can't, then we are always there to support the health ministry and give them additional vaccines. But the ministry has to tell us. It's not fair for me to say what they should do. Or what Sanofi should do. So let's wait for a few months and see. But the main thing I wanted to clarify is that there is no shortage for the country of this vaccine because Serum can make it and it's available.

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Centre plans to create national digital database of organ donors for smooth transplants

Stakeholder ministries and government departments, including the health and family welfare ministry, home affairs ministry, NITI Aayog, the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) and the National Health Authority, have deliberated upon similar registers available elsewhere in the world and developed an India-specific registry.

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No change in ceiling prices of 782 medicines, 54 will have one paisa increase: Health ministry clarifies

As per the provisions of Drug Price Control Orders (DPCO) 2013, drugs are categorized as scheduled and non-scheduled formulations. The formulations which are listed in Schedule-I of DPCO 2013 are scheduled formulations and the formulations that are not specified in Schedule-I of DPCO 2013 are non-schedule formulations.

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FSSAI tells ecommerce companies to stop using the term 'health drink or energy drink' for malt based drinks

The usage of incorrect terms can be "misleading" For consumers therefore, "FSSAI has advised all e-commerce FBOs to promptly rectify this misclassification by removing or de-linking such drinks or beverages from the category of ‘Health Drinks / Energy Drinks, " the food regulator said in a statement.

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Linking CGHS IDs with Ayushman Bharat Health Account IDs now mandatory from April 1

The linking of the CGHS beneficiary ID with the ABHA ID is aimed at creating digital health identification of CGHS beneficiaries and storing their digital health records. The integration of the IDs is expected to broaden the spectrum of hospital options available to patients as well.

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General Elections 2024: Political parties need to prioritise healthcare in poll manifesto

All political parties, be it the ruling party or the opposition, that are contesting the elections are trying to garner votes by painting a rosy picture or mocking the policy measures undertaken by political rival governments. The factual status of health showcases the stark truth that nothing much has changed when it comes to the health status of the country.

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IIT Madras Study finds an increase in number of C-section deliveries across India between 2016 and 2021

A caesarean section (C-section) delivery is a surgical technique that involves making an incision in the mother's belly to deliver one or more infants. When medically justified, the procedure can be lifesaving. When not strictly necessary, however, it can cause several adverse health outcomes, lead to unnecessary expenditure, and place a strain on scarce public health resources.

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WHO publishes new guidelines on hepatitis B

Over 250 million people live with chronic hepatitis B infection, leading to increasing deaths each year. Most of the global burden of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is due to mother-to-child transmission at or shortly after birth. WHO’s global health sector strategy sets actions and targets to eliminate viral hepatitis by 2030 by driving new infections and deaths down to half a million each globally – a reduction of 90 per cent and 65 per cent, respectively.

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