Healthcare Radius - July 2024

In this issue

Tackling India’s sickle cell anemia challenge

A red blood cell disorder, sickle cell anemia poses a public health challenge. Examine how it can be dealt with, effectively.

SS Innovations unveils SSI Mantra 3

Bansal Eye Hospital unveils laser vision correction technology

Discover what the new laser vision correction technology by Bansal Eye Hospital aims to achieve for patients.

1 min

Elderly population to triple by 2050 - WHO

WHO promotes healthy aging as the number of people aged 60 or above in the South-East Asia Region is expected to reach 23.6 percent by 2050-from 12.6 percent in 2024.

1 min

Immunization schedule for women released

FOGSI unveils detailed immunization schedule for adult women and new mothers, providing essential vaccines and recommended frequency.

1 min

Hypertension in children on the rise - Experts

Health experts warn of increased risk of heart conditions and stroke among children due to rising hypertension cases, stressing the need for lifestyle changes and early intervention.

1 min

Early brain tumor detection key to better patient outcomes - Expert

Neurosurgeon at RNC Hospitals, Dr Naveen Reddy stresses the importance of early brain tumor detection during a seminar on World Brain Tumor Day.

2 mins

Meghalaya honors cancer survivors

Meghalaya celebrates National Cancer Survivors Day, recognizing the strength of cancer survivors and raising awareness about cancer care in the region.

1 min

Sakra Hospital performs record surgeries for Karnataka

Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru sets a record for Karnataka state by performing 425 orthopedic surgeries in May 2024.

1 min

Fortis Mohali saves patient with robot-assisted kidney surgery

Doctors at Fortis Hospital, Mohali perform complex robot-assisted surgery on a transplanted kidney, saving a 56-year-old cancer patient.

2 mins

TACKLING INDIA'S SICKLE CELL ANEMIA CHALLENGE

Sickle cell anemia (SCA), a hereditary red blood cell disorder, poses a serious public health challenge. Examine its prevalence, severity, and the steps that the healthcare sector needs to take.

10+ mins

EXPLORE PD HINDUJA HOSPITAL'S INFECTION CONTROL SECRET

PD Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre recently invested in the digitalization of its Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) program by roping in Ibhar Technologies. Healthcare Radius interviewed Dr Camilla Rodrigues, Consultant Microbiologist, and Chairperson - Infection Control Committee, PD Hinduja Hospital, Joy Chakraborty, the hospital COO, and C Bernard, MD, Ibhar Technologies, to understand this development better. Excerpts of the interview:

4 mins

PLI SCHEME: PROGRESS REPORT

With a financial outlay of *15,000 crores and being operational for three years, has India's PLI scheme been proving to be a game changer as anticipated? Read on to find out..

7 mins

MODI 3.0: INDUSTRY LEADERS SPEAK

With the NDA securing 291 seats and the BJP 240, the 2024 Lok Sabha election results pose a distinctive challenge for the governing coalition. What implications do these results hold for India's healthcare sector? Read on to find out.

6 mins

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Aligning business and healthcare in India.

Healthcare Radius is a monthly publication for Indian healthcare professionals. We highlight best business practices, analyse key trends and outline business moves and drifts of healthcare majors across the country. We are the industry's platform for debate and its guide to the latest and most promising trends in healthcare planning, strategy, technology and management practices.