How dengue in India is linked to climate change

The lights above washing the hospital corridor with a dim glow, a frantic Jenpu Rongmei rushed to see his 12-year-old nephew Nina who had been admitted the night before with fever and body ache. He......

CoWIN users to get 4-digit security code from May 8

The CoWIN system is introducing a new feature of four-digit security code from May 8 to minimise data entry errors about vaccination status that would subsequently reduce inconvenience caused to......

'Lives at risk': Delhi hospitals raise alarm amid oxygen shortage

Battling an acute shortage of oxygen, some hospitals in Delhi on Sunday sent out desperate SOS calls to authorities to replenish their dwindling stocks, with one healthcare facility even requesting......

20 patients die at Delhi hospital as oxygen crisis deepens

Twenty people died at Delhi's Jaipur Golden Hospital, their lives ebbing as the hospital waited for oxygen to be replenished on Saturday, day five of a crisis stemming from an acute shortage of......

With Covid-19 claims of Rs 300cr, insurance cos get a rate card

Insurance experts said since it may be difficult to set a tariff or fixed rates for Covid-19 treatment, an indicative rate chart has been proposed. IMAGE: Medical workers wearing personal......

2 Covid-19 insurance schemes to be launched on July 10

All costs relating to room, boarding, nursing expenses, medical consultation including telemedicine, consumables such as PPE kits and intensive care unit will be covered under the policy. It will......

Retirement homes? You must read this!

Developers are coming up with societies specifically designed for senior citizens. One can live there after turning 55 Retirement homes’ segment might be at a nascent stage in India but with......

HCL sees wealth in health care

Formal announcement of venture into new segment on Thursday; group’s entry timely, given the demand, say experts The entry into health care by the Shiv Nadar-promoted HCL group, a big......