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…
Fake life-saving drugs under labels of top brands: Pan-India racket busted, 6 arrested
From Johnson & Johnson to GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), a pan-India racket involved in producing counterfeit life-saving drugs under the labels of top pharmaceutical companies has been busted by the Crime Branch’s…
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…
Pharma tariffs may go as high as 250%, says Trump
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that upcoming tariffs on imported pharmaceuticals could go as high as 250 percent — after starting at a lower level — adding he plans…
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…
Gates Foundation Pledges $2.5 Billion to Transform Women’s Health Globally
New Delhi, August 6, 2025 — The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has announced a massive investment of $2.5 billion over five years to revolutionize women’s health worldwide. This bold…
Portea Medical Expands Cancer Care Services Across India
New Delhi, August 6, 2025 — Portea Medical, India’s leading home healthcare provider, has announced the nationwide expansion of its comprehensive cancer care services. The initiative aims to ease access…
