India’s insurance landscape is undergoing a clear transformation. What was once seen largely as a tax-saving tool is now being recognized as a critical part of financial planning. Recent industry insights show that demand for health insurance continues to grow steadily, even as the traditional year-end, tax-driven spike in policy purchases begins to fade. This […]

In a significant step toward modernizing public healthcare, a new initiative in Telangana is bringing artificial intelligence (AI) into lung cancer screening, aiming to improve early diagnosis and patient outcomes. Through a collaboration between AstraZeneca and the Telangana government, AI-powered lung cancer screening is set to be introduced across 20 public hospitals, covering both urban […]

Childhood obesity is emerging as one of the most serious public health concerns in urban India, and recent observations from Kolkata highlight how rapidly the situation is evolving. Doctors have reported a sharp rise in obesity among children aged 11 to 14, with estimates suggesting nearly a 20% increase in this age group, particularly in […]

The global healthcare technology sector is witnessing a new wave of consolidation, and one of the latest developments highlights how companies are scaling rapidly to meet growing demand. India-based IKS Health is reportedly in advanced discussions to acquire US-listed TruBridge in a deal valued at around $600 million. This potential acquisition marks a significant step […]

A suspected measles outbreak in Bangladesh has triggered serious public health concern after authorities reported that around 98 children may have died in the past three weeks, with thousands more showing symptoms. In response, the government has begun an emergency vaccination push in the worst-affected areas to contain the spread and protect vulnerable children. Why […]

Mental healthcare cannot remain a secondary priority in public health systems, especially when specialist shortages directly affect patient access and treatment outcomes. In a significant development, the Chhattisgarh High Court has raised concern over the delay in recruiting senior mental health specialists, stating that prolonged vacancies in such critical posts cause serious prejudice to the […]

India’s health insurance sector may soon see a major shift toward simplicity, affordability, and transparency. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is reportedly working on two important reforms: a basic no-frills health insurance plan and hospital performance scorecards. Together, these steps could make health insurance easier to understand, more accessible, and more […]

India’s healthcare system is increasingly moving toward digital accountability, standardised compliance, and tighter operational governance. In line with that shift, the government has now issued a final deadline for private hospitals under the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) to complete their revised empanelment formalities. Hospitals that fail to comply by April 30, 2026, risk losing […]