China approves 17 anti-cancer drugs for medical insurance coverage
SHANGHAI: China has approved 17 anti-cancer drugs for inclusion in its national health insurance system, the government said on Wednesday, part of its efforts to make cancer treatment more affordable…
Patanjali to bring out more products from farm, food processing sector: Baba Ramdev
NEW DELHI: Baba Ramdev-promoted Patanjali Ayurved is now focusing on the agriculture and food processing sector as it looks to bring out several products from the segment in the coming…
Affimed puts on hold cancer drug trial after patient death
Drug developer Affimed N.V. on Monday put on hold the testing of its experimental cancer drug following the death of a patient and two life-threatening events. The company’s shares slumped…
China bans imports of Bulgarian pigs due to African swine fever
BEIJING: China banned imports of pigs, wild boars and products from Bulgaria following an outbreak of African swine fever in the European country, Chinese customs said on Monday. China also…
Strand Life Sciences Acquires India Diagnostics Business from Quest Diagnostics
8th October, Bangalore : Strand Life Sciences, a Bangalore-based specialized research and diagnostics company today announced an agreement to acquire the India medical diagnostics business of Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX),…
Will examine if AAP govt pilot project at GTB Hospital violates fundamental rights of others: HC
New Delhi: The Delhi High Court on Monday said it will examine whether the AAP government’s pilot project at the GTB Hospital to give preferential treatment to city residents was…
Trivitron Healthcare eyes Rs 750 crore revenue in FY19
New Delhi: Domestic medical devices maker Trivitron Healthcare is looking to clock revenue of around Rs 750 crore in the current fiscal year, as it mulls inorganic growth in key…
First-ever live conference on cancer awareness held in J-K
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India]: In order to promote awareness on cancer, a 24-hour live video conference workshop was held in Jammu, as part of a two-day cancer awareness program.…
Students demand that SPPU’s health centre be ready for swine flu, dengue
With dengue and swine flu continuing their rampage in the city, students at Savitribai Phule Pune University (SPPU) have raised concerns over the state of readiness of the varsity’s health…
26 test positive for dengue in Jammu region
Jammu: At least 26 people have tested positive for dengue in five districts of Jammu region this year, a health official said Sunday. The maximum 11 cases were reported from…
