· Begins to install Da Vinci X systems in Mumbai, Kolkata & few other cities HealthCare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG), the largest cancer care network in India, collaborates with Intuitive to augment the accessibility of new-age surgical technology and robotic-assisted surgery (RAS), across India, including non-metro cities. As a part of that, the hospital begins […]
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Orbis addresses childhood blindness, establishes Children’s Eye Center at Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, Saharanpur
Orbis, a non-profit organization with a focus on mitigating preventable blindness, has taken a step further in its fight against childhood blindness in India, and launched a new Children’s Eye Center (CEC) at Dr. Shroff’s Charity Eye Hospital, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh. In 2002, Orbis launched its flagship program, India Childhood Blindness Initiative (ICBI) aimed at […]
Shree Mahavir Jain Hospital receives commendation from Thane Central Jail
Shree Mahavir Jain Hospital is proud to announce that it has received a commendation from Thane Central Jail for its exceptional medical healthcare services, in the form of camps every month. The Chief Operating Officer, Mr. Ajit J. Shah was presented with a letter of appreciation by Harshad Ahirrao, Superintendent, of Thane Central Prison on […]
Over 200 Narayana Health doctors, nursing, paramedics & support staff participated in a walkathon to raise awareness about paediatric cancer
To strengthen their message of spreading awareness towards children combating Cancer, Narayana Health’s Department of Paediatric Oncology today organised a Walkathon under the theme ‘Super Power’. Flagged off by Dr. Sunil Bhat, Vice-Chairman Oncology, Director & Clinical Lead – Paediatric Haematology, Oncology and Blood & Bone Marrow Transplantation, the walkathon was attended by 200 participants […]
Eka Care Releases Health Report 2022
Commenting on the findings, Eka Care’s Founder and CEO, Vikalp Sahni, said, “Our Annual Health Report 2022 is an attempt at presenting some of the trends that defined over 50 lakh Indians’ health practices in 2022. As a personal health record (PHR) platform approved by the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, we aim to provide seamless […]
The CK Birla Hospital® Delhi introduces India’s first fully active robotic technology to provide minimally invasive knee replacement surgery
To address the growing orthopaedic burden in the country by leveraging medical technology, the CK Birla Hospital ® launched India’s first fully active robotic M.I.S. knee replacement program at their Punjabi Bagh facility. The state-of-the-art robot system is the most advanced surgical equipment capable of 3D pre-planning, accurate assessment of deformities and precise surgical results […]
Union Budget 2023: What’s in it for the healthcare sector?
The Union Budget 2023-24 was presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1, 2023. The government has described this budget as the first of “Amrit Kaal”, which pave the way for India to achieve Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision to make India a developed country in the next 25 years. The Government has announced […]
On World Cancer Day Dr. Vikram Kamat extends his support to cancer kids at Access Life Assistance Foundation
Treatment of cancer in itself is quite painful, emotionally and physically draining, and also expensive for everyone who is diagnosed with it. With cases rising on a monthly basis, it is essential that the awareness rises that it’s not only adults, but even kids can suffer from cancer. The right diagnosis at the right time […]
14-year-old Ethiopian boy undergoes complex kidney transplantation surgery at Aster CMI Hospital
A 14-year-old boy from Ethiopia with stunted growth and bony deformities was given a new lease of life by his father as a kidney donor at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore. The child was diagnosed with a condition called posterior urethral valves which causes blockage to the flow of urine. He underwent two surgeries for the […]
75% of Asthma Patients Have Worse Symptoms During Cold or Flu
Amid the ongoing cold waves of winters, smog and air pollution have resumed, thereby increasing the intensity of blocked airways in people’s lungs, giving a rise to respiratory problems. But everyone has only one set of lungs, which is integral to holistic health. Keeping lungs healthy is central to staying healthy in the long run. […]