Manipal Health Enterprises has received approval from the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed Initial Public Offering (IPO), marking a significant milestone in the country’s healthcare industry. Backed by Singapore-based investment firm Temasek, the hospital chain is preparing for a market debut that could become one of the largest healthcare IPOs […]

Fortis Healthcare has announced its entry into Odisha by signing an Operations and Management (O&M) agreement with the Dion Group to establish a 300 bed multi speciality hospital at Dion Riverside Township in Trishulia, Cuttack. This marks Fortis Healthcare’s first major presence in the state and represents an important milestone in its strategy to expand […]

A Growing Public Health Challenge India is facing a significant rise in dementia cases, with recent estimates suggesting that the number of people living with the condition could nearly double from 8.8 million today to approximately 16.9 million by 2036. Experts attribute this increase largely to the country’s rapidly ageing population, longer life expectancy, and […]

In response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in parts of Africa, the Government of India has launched Air Suvidha 2.0, an upgraded digital health screening platform designed to strengthen disease surveillance at international airports. Developed by the Ministry of Civil Aviation in collaboration with Delhi International Airport Limited (DIAL) and the Directorate General of Health […]

India has taken another significant step in its digital health journey as Google has partnered with the National Health Authority (NHA) to strengthen digital health records and improve access to healthcare services. The collaboration supports the government’s vision of creating a connected, patient-centric healthcare ecosystem under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The partnership is […]

The Government of India has expanded its national strategy to combat anemia by including low birth weight babies up to six months of age under its flagship anemia control programme. The move marks a significant shift from a strategy focused primarily on iron supplementation to a more comprehensive approach that includes improved screening, nutrition, treatment, […]

The Government of India has launched the SUMAN Roadmap 2030, a comprehensive national strategy designed to strengthen maternal and newborn healthcare while accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The roadmap focuses on reducing preventable maternal and infant deaths through evidence-based interventions, stronger healthcare systems, and improved access to quality care across the country. […]

A Significant Boost for Public Healthcare In a major move aimed at improving healthcare delivery across the state, Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced an increase in the financial powers of Civil Surgeons from ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh. The decision is expected to help public hospitals address infrastructure and operational needs more […]