Lupin Ramps Up Strategy to Counter U.S. Tariff Threat, Posts 52% Profit Surge
Mumbai, August 7, 2025 — Indian pharmaceutical giant Lupin is drawing up a multi-pronged strategy to navigate the looming threat of U.S. tariffs, while celebrating a robust 52% year-on-year surge…
WHO Advises Against Antibiotics for COVID-19 Without Bacterial Infection
Geneva, August 7, 2025 — The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued strong updated clinical recommendations: do not prescribe antibiotics to COVID-19 patients — whether severe or mild — unless…
Fortis Q1 Profit Jumps 57%; Expansion Drives Growth
Gurugram, August 7 – http://Fortis HealthcareFortis Healthcare has reported a 57% year-on-year increase in its net profit for the first quarter of FY2025. The hospital chain posted ₹260 crore…
Karnataka Defends Closure of Jan Aushadhi Kendras in Govt Hospitals
Bengaluru, August 7, 2025 — Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao has defended the state government’s decision to discontinue Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) within government hospital premises. His explanation came…
Haryana Resumes Ayushman Bharat Payments, Delays Withdrawal by 650 Private Hospitals
Chandigarh, August 6, 2025 — Hours before a mass withdrawal by 650 private hospitals was set to take effect under Ayushman Bharat – AB‑PMJAY, the Haryana State Health Agency (SHA)…
Supreme Court Seeks Task Force Reply on Medical Safety Amid Doctors’ Protests
New Delhi, August 6, 2025 — In a landmark move to address rising public outrage over medical negligence and patient deaths, the Supreme Court of India has directed the Centre…
Soaked in Divine Aura, SSIMantra gets more Power to cater to Underserved
SS Innovations, Maker of Surgical Robot joins hands with Sai Institute of Medical Sciences Gurugram: The name of ‘Made in India’ surgical robot SSIMantra in itself embodies divinity. Conjoined with…
Health Ministry Seeks New SOPs for Plasma Fractionation Centres
New Delhi, August 6, 2025 — In a bid to overhaul the regulatory framework for plasma-derived medicines, the Union Health Ministry has proposed new guidelines for establishing and operating Plasma…
India Marks 15th Organ Donation Day as NOTTO Honours Leaders in Transplant Advocacy
The Union Health Ministry and the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) marked the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day with recognition for states, hospitals, and medical professionals leading transplant…
India Issues 79.71 Crore ABHA IDs, Links 65.09 Crore Health Records
India has reached a big step in digital healthcare. By July 28, 2025, the government created 79.71 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA). Out of these, 65.09 crore health records…
