Patel highlighted that, with 153 million citizens aged 60 years and above, India is undergoing a major demographic transition. To ensure that the elderly receive equitable, accessible, and affordable healthcare services tailored to their needs, the Government of India has taken several im
The Member States of the WHO South-East Asia Region on Tuesday adopted the Colombo Declaration on 'Healthy ageing through strengthened primary health care, aimed at the health and well-being of its ageing population, which is expected to double by 2050.
Surat (Gujarat) [India], October 10: Healthcare is undergoing a transformation that moves testing away from hospitals and central labs into clinics, community centres, and even private homes. This shift is being fueled by rising healthcare costs, an ageing population, and the need for faster
Singapore, October 3: Singapore General Hospital (SGH) has announced the launch of a Centre of Excellence (CoE) for robotic-assisted surgery, ensuring orthopaedic surgeons are equipped with knowledge of emerging technologies as the population ages and surgical needs evolve.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 30: The 6th edition of the ASLI Ageing Fest opened recently at The Lalit Mumbai, convening leaders, innovators, and policymakers to discuss the critical enablers shaping the future of ageing in India--Investments, Technology, Insurance, and Community.
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 20: The 6th edition of the ASLI Ageing Fest commenced today at The LaLit, Mumbai, bringing together leaders, innovators, and policymakers to deliberate on the critical enablers shaping the future of ageing in India--Investments, Technology, Insurance,
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 19: On the occasion of 'World Senior Citizens Day', Goodfellows India in partnership with Friends Adult Diapers hosted a heartwarming celebration that turned into a festival of life. Over 100 seniors and 150 of their young companions came together at M
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], September 17: Geri Care, India's pioneer in integrated eldercare, successfully concluded its 3rd Geri Care Geriatric Conclave in association with the 2nd Asian Geriatric Oncology Society (AGOS) Conference, a two-day event held in Bengaluru under the theme 'Empo
The United Nations has declared 2021-2030 as the decade of Healthy Ageing, a vision that resonates deeply with the Government of India's commitment to elderly health through the National Programme for Health Care of the Elderly (NPHCE). In this very decade, the creation of the 200-bedded Nat
Researchers discovered that early puberty or childbirth doubles women's risk for major diseases and accelerates ageing, while later timing offers protective benefits.
The Indian Ministry of Defence on Friday issued a Request for Information (RFI) to replace its fleet of Chetak and Cheetah helicopters with about 200 modern light helicopters classified as Reconnaissance and Surveillance Helicopters (RSH).