Dr. Sunita Tandulwadkar, an Infertility Specialist and Gynecology Endoscopist from Pune, is currently conducting groundbreaking research in reproductive medicine. BE’s Saptarshi Deb interviewed her about her work. Q. What is the essence of “Autologous Stem Cells and IVF,” and how does it ...
ManipalCigna Health Insurance, one of India’s fastest-growing standalone health insurance company, announced the launch of a nationwide women empowerment drive focused on appointing more women as health insurance advisors. The Company plans to on-board 10,000 women advisors across India, with...
On April 7, the global community observed World Health Day, sparking concerns within the Indian healthcare sector about its growth trajectory. A recent Lancet report highlighted that the Indian government allocates only 1.2% of GDP to healthcare, ranking among the lowest among G20 nations. The repor...
The cockroach theory for self-developmentAt a restaurant, a cockroach suddenly flew from somewhere and sat on a lady. She started screaming out of fear. With a panic stricken face and trembling voice, she started jumping, with both her hands desperately trying to get rid of the cockroach. Her reacti...
The Union Budget 2023-24 has allocated a marginally higher amount in the health sector as compared to the allocation of the 2022-23 Budget in that sector. In 2023-24, Rs. 89,155 crore has been allocated whereas in 2022-23 it was Rs. 86,200 crore. Of this allocation in 23-24, ` 86,175 crore has been ...
It has been two years since the pandemic broke out in 2020and almost a year of worldwide mass vaccination but stillthe pandemic lingers on. With British restrictions eased ayear ago and travel and tourism returning to normal, therecomes the question of whether the pandemic is over or it isdue to ind...
India completed 75 years of its independence on August 14, 2022. It will be observed throughout the year with full enthusiasm. The achievements and failures after independence in various areas like political, economic, social and health are being evaluated by the government and various stakeholders ...
The number of Covid-19 cases started dipping in March, 2022. But was it too soon to breathe a sigh of relief? The cases have started to increase again. The country is witnessing an increase in covid cases since May - adding to the number of deaths as well. Though the central government has orde...
The Covid-19 pandemic has cestablished the need for an integrated healthcare system along with a digital backup. When people were dissuaded and refrained from giving a physical visit to the doctor unless absolutely necessary, seeking healthcare facility through digital platforms or teleconsultation ...
Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent the leading cause of death worldwide. According to the World Health Organization, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) kill 41 million people each year, equivalent to 71% of all deaths globally. Each year, more than 15 million people die from a NCD between the ...
