National, February 17, 2025: Fortis Healthcare Limited (“FHL” or “Fortis” or the “Company”), amongst India’s leading healthcare delivery companies, today announced that it has signed definitive agreements for the acquisition of Shrimann Superspecialty Hospital in Jalandhar, Punjab (“Shrimann Hospital”) from inter alia Shriman Enterprises (a partnership firm) by way of a slump sale. The acquisition would be undertaken by FHL’s wholly-owned subsidiary Fortis Hospotel Limited…
India Pavilion Inaugurated at Uganda Healthcare & PackPlas 2025
15th February 2025: The 4th Edition of Uganda Healthcare and PackPlas was formally inaugurated today at the Multi-Purpose Hall, UMA Show Grounds, Lugogo, Kampala. Hon’ble Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng Ocero, Cabinet Minister of Health, Uganda, graced the occasion as the Chief Guest and officially declared the exhibition open. She commended PHDCCI for bringing the largest-ever Indian participation, strengthening trade ties between India and Uganda in…
Advent of AI in Stroke care revolutionising the treatment and quality of life
By: Dr. Vipul Gupta, Group Director and Head of the Department of Neurointervention at Paras Hospital, Gurugram Stroke is a leading cause of disability and death worldwide, affecting millions of people each year. Rapid diagnosis and timely intervention are crucial for improving outcomes, as every second counts when it comes to saving brain tissue. Traditionally, stroke management has been reliant on clinical expertise and imaging…
First-Ever Successful Treatment for Near-Rupturing Blood Vessel in Eastern India Using Innovative Cardiology Techniques
Mumbai / Kolkata, 12th February25: Medica Superspecialty Hospital, part of the Manipal Hospital group, achieved a groundbreaking milestone when a 90-year-old patient with life-threatening hemoptysis (uncontrollable bloody sputum/mucus) was successfully treated using cutting-edge technology. For the first time in interventional cardiology in Eastern India, Dr. Arindam Pande, Senior Consultant in the Department of Cardiology, Medica Superspecialty Hospital closed a large 20F (6.6 mm) access through…
Sanjay & Jyoti Agarwal Foundation Hosts Mega Blood Donation Drive
11th February 2025: Sanjay & Jyoti Agarwal Foundation (SJF), in collaboration with AU Small Finance Bank (AU SFB), India’s largest small finance bank, successfully organized a large-scale blood donation camp across multiple cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Indore, Raipur, Ahmedabad, Zirakpur, Shahpura, Udaipur, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, and Jaipur. This initiative underscores SJF’s and AU Small Finance Bank’s shared commitment to giving back to society,…
Isaac Health Makes the 2025 New York Digital Health 100 List by DHNY
New York, NY (February 7, 2025) – Isaac Health, a leading national provider of brain health and dementia care, is proud to announce that it has been named to the 2025 New York Digital Health 100 (DH100), a recognition that highlights the most exciting and innovative startups in New York. Digital Health New York (DHNY) publishes the annual list in conjunction with the New York…
MultiFit Launches Awareness Campaign for World Cancer Day
Pune, February, 2025 – In honour of World Cancer Day, MultiFit has taken a bold step towards raising awareness about cancer in all its forms. On February 4, 2025, MultiFit organised a unique awareness campaign at their gyms across the country. Members and everyone associated with the gym wore different coloured ribbons, each representing a specific type of cancer, to promote understanding and support for…
Unify to Notify Campaign Calls for Cancer to Be a Notifiable Disease
Visakhapatnam, 5th February 2025: Apollo Cancer Centres, in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), Indian Medical Association (IMA), and State Oncology Associations, launches a nationwide campaign–Unify to Notify–on World Cancer Day. The campaign urges the Government of India to classify cancer as a notifiable disease, a much-needed critical step for combating the menace of the disease. Chief Guest Dr I Vani, President,…
From Cancer Fighters to Stage Icons – Medica Honors Survivors on World Cancer Day
Mumbai/Kolkata, 5th January’25: As William Shakespeare said, ‘All the world’s a stage, and all the men and women are merely players’, Medica Superspecialty Hospital (A part of Manipal Hospitals Group) celebrated in a unique manner this World Cancer Day. Medica will be giving cancer survivors the spotlight to script their own inspiring stories—turning their journey from struggle to strength into a powerful performance. Today, Medica…
Calcium Supplements Are They Really Necessary
By: Dr. M S Somanna, Senior Consultant – Joint Replacement & Arthroscopic Surgery Calcium is an essential mineral for strong bones, teeth, and overall health. It plays a crucial role in muscle function, nerve signaling, and heart health. However, with increasing concerns about osteoporosis and bone-related issues, many people turn to calcium supplements as a preventive measure. But do you really need them? Let’s…