Clipped from: https://www.financialexpress.com/opinion/health-wellbeing-going-beyond-wealth-and-healthcare/2190721/ Focusing on prevention is fine, but given India’s massive burden of premature deaths and disability, mere 10.2% increase in MoHFW’s budget vis-à-vis 2020-21
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Genetic testing to prevent cancer | Deccan Herald
Genetic testing estimates genetic risks or predispositions to various diseases based on one’s DNA. Technologically advanced prevention tools like genetic testing can contribute in personalising
Our women actors have been activists, too | Deccan Herald
When Omar Sharif was chosen for the lead role in David Lean’s film Dr Zhivago, the actor was stunned. He told the director that he could
The next 20 days of ICU care will decide baby Musab’s fate against a deadly disease | Lifestyle News,The Indian Express
Clipped from: https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/sponsored-lifestyle/the-next-20-days-of-icu-care-will-decide-baby-musabs-fate-against-a-deadly-disease-7144571/ Baby Musab has suffered for a lifetime. The next 20 days will decide his fate… Baby Musab woke up to New Year 2021
It’s time for a healthcare regulator – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/specials/pulse/its-time-for-a-healthcare-regulator/article33773565.ece?homepage=true Although the idea finds favour, the task of setting up one is easier said than done, given the different ground realities It’s Friday
Health insurance policies: Will your employer’s health insurance cover suffice? – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/multimedia/audio/will-your-employers-health-insurance-cover-suffice/article33782562.ece?homepage=true BusinessLine’s T R Vivek and Aarti Krishnan give us a few insights into the various aspects surrounding the ideal health insurance scheme Believe
Budget ‘misrepresents’ allocations to health programmes: JSA – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/economy/budget-misrepresents-allocations-to-health-programmes-jsa/article33783223.ece Says Govt must not include the allocations of other departments in the health budget Despite grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic for over a
Adults between 20-49 years significantly responsible for rising Covid cases: study – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/adults-between-20-49-years-significantly-responsible-for-rising-covid-cases-study/article33782165.ece Mask-clad passengers in a hurry to get into a bus Delhi, the only affordable, public transport choice offered by government. Still, several buses
Female healthcare staff, nurses, most at risk of distress amid pandemics – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/news/science/female-healthcare-staff-nurses-most-at-risk-of-distress-amid-pandemics/article33779274.ece UK study examined factors associated with outbreaks such as Covid, SARS and Ebola New research has revealed that the risk of psychological distress
FDI cap hike to raise insurance penetration, help attract overseas funds: Experts – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/fdi-cap-hike-to-raise-insurance-penetration-help-attract-overseas-funds-experts/articleshow/80732874.cmsSynopsis The proposed increase in FDI would also likely result in increased value for customers by way of more product options at reduced costs,
Government to revise definition of ‘establishments’ to enhance apprenticeship opportunities – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/government-to-revise-definition-of-establishments-to-enhance-apprenticeship-opportunities/articleshow/80720482.cmsSynopsis The ministry of skill development and entrepreneurship will finalise the changes to the Apprenticeship Act in two weeks time after which it will
Health as well being – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/more-ground-work-is-needed-to-achieve-the-commendable-goal-of-framing-a-holistic-health-policy/article33742399.ece More ground work is needed to achieve the commendable goal of framing a holistic health policy It is hard to argue against Finance
Pink ribbon warning: Breast cancer overtakes them all–times of india
Clipped from: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/blogs/toi-editorials/pink-ribbon-warning-breast-cancer-overtakes-them-all/TOI Edit Times of India’s Edit Page team comprises senior journalists with wide-ranging interests who debate and opine on the news and issues of
Healthcare gets biggest boost, but some expectations remain unmet–BUDGET 2021–business today
Clipped from: https://www.businesstoday.in/union-budget-2021/columns/budget-2021-healthcare-gets-biggest-boost-but-some-expectations-remain-unmet/story/430095.html Budget 2021 has taken care of the bare necessities that are needed to ensure that the healthcare infrastructure of the country is given
Health as well being – The Hindu BusinessLine
Clipped from: https://www.thehindubusinessline.com/opinion/editorial/more-ground-work-is-needed-to-achieve-the-commendable-goal-of-framing-a-holistic-health-policy/article33742399.ece More ground work is needed to achieve the commendable goal of framing a holistic health policy It is hard to argue against Finance
Decoding the fine print of Nirmala Sitharaman’s ‘no harm’ Budget – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/budget-2021-key-highlights/articleshow/80621984.cms?utm_source=ETTopNews&utm_medium=HPTN&utm_campaign=AL1&utm_content=23Synopsis The FM’s third Budget tackles the considerable wishlist of industries and consumers that were impaired by the Covid-19 pandemic, while acknowledging the spending
Health: Bold Steps In a Long Journey–the economic times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/blogs/et-editorials/health-bold-steps-in-a-long-journey/ET Edit Quick takes, analyses and macro-level views on all contemporary economic, financial and political events. The long overdue attention to health in Budget
Budget: Balancing act for social sector, strong focus on health is visible | Business Standard News
Clipped from: https://www.business-standard.com/budget/article/budget-balancing-act-for-social-sector-strong-focus-on-health-is-visible-121020201988_1.html There has been an attempt to build on earlier initiatives, but financial constraints may hamper execution and achievement of goals Finance Minister Nirmala
Hitting bullseye with a focus on healthcare, welfare and infra – The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/finance/view-hitting-bullseye-with-a-focus-on-healthcare-welfare-and-infra/articleshow/80637867.cmsSynopsis Public spending and investment can, under normal circumstances, animate private spending and investment. If circumstances remain abnormal, it could generate inflationary pressures. Managing
India doubles healthcare spending, opens up insurance in “get well soon” budget -HEALTHCARE BUDGET: The Economic Times
Clipped from: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/india-doubles-healthcare-spending-opens-up-insurance-in-get-well-soon-budget/articleshow/80629478.cms?utm_source=ETTopNews&utm_medium=HPTN&utm_campaign=AL1&utm_content=23Synopsis Delivering her budget statement to parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman projected a fiscal deficit of 6.8% of gross domestic product for 2021/22, higher