COVID-19: 'We are lucky it came later to India'

'People are getting admitted to hospital two to three days before their death in a very serious respiratory compromise state and they are passing away within 48 hours.''Those who are coming early......

India sees nearly 16,000 cases in a day; Delhi surpasses Mumbai

As India recorded the highest single-day jump of nearly 16,000 COVID-19 cases, Delhi surpassed Mumbai on Wednesday while the lockdown in containment zones in West Bengal was extended till July 31......

Over 73.5 lakh tested for Covid so far, 2.15 lakh in 1 day: ICMR

Over 73.5 lakh samples have been tested for COVID-19, of which 2.15 lakh were done on Tuesday, the highest in a day since the beginning of the pandemic, Indian Council of Medical Research officials......

Coronavirus: 'Home collection is ideal way to minimise risk'

'A probable positive patient walking into a centre is not an ideal situation.' IMAGE: Medical personnel take a sample for testing for coronavirus from a patient in the isolation ward at the Patna......

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......

Modicare covers basics, but complex healthcare mostly outside ambit

Among the most widely used packages have been treatment of cataract, dental root canal and normal delivery of babies. Ilustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com Only a third of the hospitals......

Tough rules for AYUSH treatment make health cover difficult

IRDA’s condition that treatment under AYUSH has to be at a government hospital or an institute recognised by the government makes insurance cover difficult. Insurance companies have started......

Success story: Shashank started a healthcare start-up when he was just 20!

When two youngsters decided to begin a modest venture to digitise health records ago, little did they imagine that their concept would be a much sought after destination in the online healthcare......