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Hyderabad, Feb 4: Megastar and Padma Vibhushan awardee Dr. Chiranjeevi emphasized that cancer should not be viewed as a death sentence, highlighting the critical role of early detection in enabling patients to overcome the disease and lead normal lives. Speaking at the International Cancer Day programme organized by KIMS Hospitals, Secunderabad, Dr. Chiranjeevi stated that cancer is largely linked to lifestyle choices rather than being…

Mr. Sheetal Arora, Promoter & CEO, Mankind Pharma “The Union Budget makes a clear and timely choice by placing biopharma at the centre of India’s next manufacturing wave, alongside other frontier sectors. As India’s disease burden shifts towards diabetes, cancer, and autoimmune disorders, and advanced NCD therapies gain wider adoption globally, the focus on biologics and biosimilars is both relevant and necessary. The Bio Pharma…

Supriya Lifescience’s Dr. Saloni Wagh and Shivani Wagh Honoured at Avendus Wealth–Hurun India U40 Awards 2025 New Delhi, Feb 4: Supriya Lifescience Ltd., a leading manufacturer of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs), announced that Dr. Saloni Wagh, Managing Director, and Ms. Shivani Wagh, Joint Managing Director, have been honoured at the prestigious Avendus Wealth–Hurun India U40 Awards 2025. The awards ceremony was held at the Four…

Bengaluru, Feb 04: Marking World Cancer Day, SRV Agadi Hospital, a leading multispeciality tertiary care hospital located in Wilson Garden, organised a cancer awareness march on Tuesday to promote early detection, prevention, and timely access to cancer care. The initiative brought together students, healthcare professionals, and community members in a public show of solidarity for patients and survivors. The march was flagged off by Dr.…

Hyderabad, Feb 04: February 4 is observed globally as World Cancer Day, a moment to reflect on the growing cancer burden and renew commitment to prevention, early detection and compassionate care. The 2026 – 2027 theme, “United by Unique,” highlights that while every cancer journey is different shaped by biology, background and personal circumstances no one should face it alone. Cancer is not a single disease but a complex spectrum, and behind every diagnosis is a person…

Seattle, WA – Feb 04: RevealDx, a leader in artificial intelligence solutions for lung nodule characterization, today announced that it has received U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for RevealAI-Lung, its AI-powered lung nodule risk assessment software. The announcement follows the company’s MDR Certification, received in November 2025. RevealAI-Lung is designed to assist radiologists in the evaluation of incidental lung nodules by generating a…

By:- Dr. Azad Moopen, Founder & Chairman, Aster DM Healthcare Today’s Budget lays out a thoughtful and forward-looking blueprint for India’s healthcare ecosystem—one that seamlessly integrates innovation, access, capacity expansion and global competitiveness. The Biopharma Shakti initiative, with an outlay of ₹10,000 crore over five years and a clear focus on strengthening research, manufacturing and regulatory capabilities, will play a pivotal role in accelerating India’s…

Kurnool, Jan 31: Doctors at KIMS Hospital, Kurnool, have successfully corrected a severe S-shaped spinal deformity in an 18-year-old girl through a highly complex surgery involving the placement of 30 spinal screws. The patient, a resident of Vamasamudram village in Kurnool district, had been suffering for several years from persistent headaches, abnormal gait, and progressive spinal curvature. Her family, belonging to an economically weaker background,…

Mohali, Jan 31: Cervical cancer is the second most common cancer affecting Indian women, with nearly 1.3 lakh women diagnosed every year. Sadly, most women in India are diagnosed in advanced stages leading to high death rates. This is truly unfortunate as cervical cancer is a preventable cancer. With January being observed as the Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Shweta Tahlan, Senior Consultant, Gynae Onco-Surgery, Fortis Hospital, Mohali, gives…

Abhishek Aggrawal, CEO, Birla Fertility & IVF “India’s health system has made significant progress in prevention, diagnostics, and treatment. Fertility care now needs to be formally integrated into this framework as part of comprehensive family health planning. Budget 2026 has an opportunity to enable earlier and more efficient fertility care through practical measures. Integrating fertility screening into preventive health programmes and extending insurance coverage to…