Tumour that made Iraqi kid grow faster removed
NEW DELHI: In a rare surgery, doctors at a private hospital in Faridabad recently removed a hormone producing tumour that made Hasan, a four-year-old Iraqi boy, look older — his…
Singh brothers may have taken fresh loans from Fortis to repay funds diverted from hospital chain, company says
NEW DELHI: In a new finding related to allegations the Singh brothers diverted nearly Rs500 crore from Fortis Healthcare, the group is now suggesting the ex-promoters repaid some of this…
Untreatable infections caused 2 of 3 newborn deaths in big city hospital
NEW DELHI: In a grim reminder of the threat posed by antibiotic resistance, data released by one of Delhi’s biggest children’s hospitals, Chacha Nehru Baal Chikitsalaya (CNBC), reveals that two…
One year old Tanzanian boy leapt to life, thanks to Indraprastha Apollo
New Delhi: Surgery was the only option and chance of survival of one year old boy from Tanzania was 50/50. It took the nerve of the surgeon of Indraprastha Apollo…
Bihar: 141 private hospitals in 20 districts face closure
PATNA: The Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) has issued “proposed closure notices” to 141 private hospitals in 20 districts across the state for flouting environmental norms and discharging untreated…
Hospitals may face more pricing restrictions: Icra
MUMBAI: Regulatory overhang on the hospitals sector is likely to persist, with further pricing restriction expected on products and services in the future, according to rating agency Icra. The hospitals…
BLK Super Speciality Hospital kicks off “Know Cancer – No Cancer” campaign
New Delhi, 3rd July, 2018 ; With an aim to provide specialized healthcare facilities to the residents of Delhi- NCR and other adjoining cities, BLK Super Speciality Hospital has initiated…
Fortis Escort brings world’s smallest Heart Pump to India
New Delhi: Fortis Escorts Heart Institute becomes the first cardiac centre of excellence to bring world’s smallest heart pump to India. And Dr Ashok Seth, Chairman, Cardiovascular Sciences, turns out…
Bloom IVF Centres’ decade of baby boom for childless couples, with many firsts
New Delhi: Infertility is forever on upswing, yet it has not meant piling up of despairing childless couples, thanks to cutting edge breeding technologies. Fortis Bloom IVF Centre, leader in…
Keeping Employees in fine fettle is a Virtue for Employers
New Delhi/Bathinda: Good health of employees leads to boost in production. India Virtual Hospital has moved to instil this thinking among employers to keep employees always up and doing. Its…
