President Murmu highlights Patna Medical College’s role in Bihar’s healthcare at centenary celebration

February 25, 2025 4:47 PM

President Murmu highlights Patna Medical College’s role in Bihar’s healthcare at centenary celebration

President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday participated in the centenary celebration of Patna Medical College (PMCH), emphasising the institution’s significance as one of Bihar’s most valuable heritages. During her address, she acknowledged the institution's rich legacy and praised its evolution toward modernity. She remarked that PMCH was once among the top hospitals in Asia, with its alumni making notable contributions both domestically and internationally through their talent and dedication. Pr...

Indian corporate healthcare sector likely to deliver 15 percent growth in FY26: report

February 6, 2025 2:38 PM

Indian corporate healthcare sector likely to deliver 15 percent growth in FY26: report

The Indian corporate healthcare sector is likely to witness around 15 percent surge (year-on-year) in sales over FY25-FY26, primarily led by growth in average revenue per occupied bed (ARPOB) and new bed additions, according to a report on Thursday. India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) maintained a neutral outlook for the corporate healthcare sector for FY26, supported by continued robust demand, sustained improvement in profitability, and calibrated enhancement in capacity expansions, which tog...

AIIMS Delhi investing over Rs 300 crore to develop digital infra, AI: Director

December 30, 2024 8:10 PM

AIIMS Delhi investing over Rs 300 crore to develop digital infra, AI: Director

With artificial intelligence (AI) reshaping healthcare at an unprecedented pace, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, is investing over Rs 300 crore in developing digital infrastructure, said Director Dr. M. Srinivas. He shared this during a meeting in the national capital, which focused on the transformative potential of AI in revolutionising health awareness and empowering patient education. Leaders from healthcare, technology, and policy discussed how AI can bridg...

PM Modi unveils Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card, free healthcare for all seniors above 70

October 29, 2024 7:51 PM

PM Modi unveils Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card, free healthcare for all seniors above 70

In a significant step, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Ayushman Vaya Vandana Card under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). This expanded scheme offers free health coverage of up to ₹5 lakh annually for every citizen aged 70 years and above, irrespective of income or economic status. The initiative aims to provide dignified healthcare access to elderly citizens, many of whom have struggled with costly medical treatment. “This card ensures that el...