Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], October 8: The increasing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and a growing elderly population have driven the demand for home healthcare in India. Prime Healers, a leading provider of medical equipment for rent and sale, is enhancing healthcare acce
New Delhi [India], September 22: The Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) marked its 25th anniversary with a two-day Scientific Symposium held on September 18-19, 2025, at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. The event brought together over 400 leading public health experts, policymakers, r
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 19: Boehringer Ingelheim India commends the recent measures announced by the GST Council aimed at reducing tax rates on medicines and life-saving drugs used for treatment of severe chronic diseases, cancer, rare diseases, medical apparatus, devices, di
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 18: In India's complex and expensive healthcare ecosystem, where sufferers still consume a significant portion of their income on pharmaceuticals, a quiet transformation is ongoing. While digital health startups often lead headlines, one drugstore chain
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], September 5: India's pharmacy and healthcare sector has emerged as one of the most dynamic industries in the world, driven by a growing population, increasing healthcare needs, and rising demand for affordable medicines. With a market valued at over Rs. 2 lakh cr
New Delhi [India], August 11: India stands at a crossroads as chronic diseases--especially diabetes--reach epidemic levels, impacting millions of families across the nation. With over 77 million diabetics today and a projected rise to 134 million by 2045, the healthcare system faces unpreced
Gurugram (Haryana) [India], August 8: Gurugram-based Dr. Gitanjali Ramchandani and Siddhant Minocha have developed a new AI technology designed to detect chronic diseases years in advance. Their platform, Purna AI, identifies over 75 clinical and sub-clinical patterns using blood biomarkers,
New Delhi [India], July 30: A new study, entitled TOPSPIN, coordinated by the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC) New Delhi, in collaboration with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) New Delhi, and Imperial College London, examined 1,981 patients with uncontrolled hyper
New Delhi [India], May 31: On the occasion of World No Tobacco Day, observed every year on May 31, leading healthcare experts across the country are sounding a clarion call against one of the biggest threats to global health: tobacco. Beyond awareness, experts are demanding urgent action, h
Participants in the fifth annual UAE International Conference in cooperation with the Arab Society for Nuclear Medicine, which concluded on Sunday at the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, recommended the need to strengthen specialised training and qualification
Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], March 17: In a remarkable stride towards transforming healthcare in Uttar Pradesh, Shekhar Hospital has emerged as a beacon of advanced and affordable medical care. Established under the visionary leadership of Dr. Amod Kumar Sachan, Shekhar Hospital has intr
Taiwan is ramping up hepatitis C screenings among prisoners, drug users, and individuals with chronic diseases as part of its plan to eliminate the virus by 2025, five years ahead of the WHO's target. Health Minister Chiu Tai-yuan emphasised the country's confidence in earning gold-tier cert