In a major step towards making healthcare more accessible and affordable across India, Bajaj Allianz General Insurance has launched a first-of-its-kind initiative—State-Wise Health Insurance Policies. These new insurance plans are tailored to the unique medical needs, healthcare infrastructure, and treatment costs of each Indian state. The idea is simple: one size does not fit all […]

A new study by researchers at National Taiwan University (NTU) offers promising news in the field of early dementia detection. The research suggests that tiny differences in the thickness of the retina between a person’s two eyes—known as inter-eye retinal asymmetry—could be an early and non-invasive indicator of cognitive frailty. What is Cognitive Frailty? Cognitive […]

Amazon India has taken a big leap in healthcare by launching Amazon Diagnostics, a new at-home lab testing service. This marks the completion of its full-stack healthcare offering under Amazon Medical, which already includes Amazon Pharmacy for medicine delivery and Amazon Clinic for virtual doctor consultations. With this launch on June 22, 2025, customers in […]

In a major step towards improving blood transfusion support in India, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched the country’s first-ever national Rare Blood Donor Registry. This new initiative aims to help patients with rare and uncommon blood types, especially those with conditions like thalassemia and sickle cell disease, who need frequent and […]

A recent study published in Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice has found that moderate-intensity continuous exercise helps lower blood sugar levels immediately in women with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)—regardless of the menstrual cycle phase. However, the study also highlights that post-exercise glucose control can vary depending on the phase of the cycle, especially during the […]

In a major step towards digital healthcare, Southern Railway has launched a first-of-its-kind telemedicine link connecting remote railway health units and divisional hospitals with the Headquarters Hospital in Perambur. This initiative is part of the Government of India’s e-Sanjeevani scheme, aimed at expanding healthcare access through technology. What Does the New System Do? The new […]

The Uttar Pradesh Government has taken a big step to strengthen India’s medical device manufacturing sector by launching a new scheme through the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA). The goal is to attract manufacturers to set up units in a Medical Device Park being developed in Greater Noida, which is expected to become the […]

In a major push toward digital healthcare, Haryana has created 1.63 crore ABHA (Ayushman Bharat Health Account) cards under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). This initiative is aimed at building a secure and connected digital health system for every citizen. Recently, the Health Minister got her ABHA card made along with her staff and […]

Samsung Electronics is building something exciting in the world of digital health—a central hub where users can share their health data with doctors between visits. This move is expected to simplify how patients and doctors communicate and manage health goals, all powered by Samsung’s wearable devices like the Galaxy Watch. What Is Samsung Working On? […]

In a big boost to India’s growing digital healthcare ecosystem, the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) has launched a MedTech Centre of Entrepreneurship (CoE) to support home-grown startups working on cost-effective, innovative healthcare solutions. This new initiative is focused on helping startups create technologies that solve real medical challenges, especially in rural and remote […]