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Quadria Capital steps up GCC healthcare investments, eyes scaled platforms
The GCC healthcare market, estimated at around USD 120 billion, is growing at 5–13 per cent annually, outpacing overall GDP growth, driven by rising chronic diseases, ageing populations and mandatory…
Physical inactivity behind 13% of heart failure cases among diabetics in India: Study
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends at least 150 minutes per week of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. The researchers analysed data from more than 2.3 million adults with diabetes across world…
Dr Dharminder Nagar appointed Co-Chair of FICCI Healthcare Committee
Under his leadership, the organisation has focused on expanding access to quality healthcare while integrating innovation and global best practices into hospital management and care delivery.
India’s MedTech moonshots expanding wings — but for only for low hanging fruits
At an industry event, leading voices and policymakers lamented that, even as medtech startups in India show signs of rising strength, their ultimate goals often appear low-risk and incremental, rather…
WHO chief slams 'unethical' US vaccine trial in G. Bissau
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it was up to the junta-run West African nation as to whether it wanted to go ahead, "knowing full well that it's unethical".
ECDS to set up medical equipment manufacturing unit in Ujjain with Rs 780 cr investment
"We have submitted a proposal to the state government to set up a unit on 15.60 acres of land in the Medical Equipment Park in Vikram Udyogpuri, Ujjain, of which…
India's medical devices industry to reach USD 50.1 billion by 2030: Report
According to the report, growth is being propelled by government initiatives such as National Medical Devices Policy (NMDP), Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme, Scheme for Promotion of Medical Devices Parks, and…
Cipla Foundation, Tata IISc Med School to set up Centre for Pulmonary Medicine
It will also train pulmonologists and allied specialists, promote knowledge-sharing through workshops and global collaborations, and drive community programmes on early screening, air quality awareness, smoking cessation, and preventive lung…
19 vacancies in National Medical Commission, govt admits in Rajya Sabha
Within the Commission itself, out of 33 sanctioned posts — comprising the Chairman, ex-officio members and part-time members — 28 are in position. The Secretary’s post is filled. However, vacancies…

