India

WBCERC orders probe on Avalon Hospital for violating COVID norms

The hospital reportedly violated COVID guidelines and charged a patient excessively.

WBCERC orders probe on Avalon Hospital for violating COVID norms

The hospital reportedly violated COVID guidelines and charged a patient excessively.

Delhi reveals $19m digital info management project for hospitals

It also announces the addition of nearly 7,000 new beds, which will all be available in mid-2022.

Medical device market in India expected to grow on the back of reforms, infrastructure: Fitch

Fitch said diagnostic imaging and patient aids will grow at a 2020-2025 CAGR of 10.7% and 11.2% in USD terms.

Mastercard and AIF launches first mobile hospital in Jalna, India

The new facility includes triage and treatment centres.

India ranks third in global pharma manufacturing

The majority of the country’s pharma manufacturing produces generic drugs.

Bangladesh’s healthcare sector braces for ageing population

The country is expected to have one in five of its population to be elderly by 2050.

India’s non-profit hospitals face staff shortage

Some are struggling to recruit specialist doctors due to low salaries.

Bangladesh allocates $3.8b in health spending

It only marks a slight uptick relative to the country’s total budget.

India’s vaccine export delays spell doom for low-income nations

The country’s SII makes up about half of Covax supply.

South Asia urged to address healthcare shortages: Amnesty

India has been facing a shortage of medical supplies and human resources.

Malabar Institute of Medical Sciences Ltd, (Aster MIMS) wins Hospital of the Year at  HCA Awards 2021 

Aster MIMS has incorporated advanced technology in their diagnostics and treatment armamentarium.

Jehangir Hospital takes home a "sweet" victory at Healthcare Asia Awards 2021

Its Caring for our "Sweetlings" - Juvenile Diabetes Program wins the Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year Awards in India.  

What investment opportunities await for India’s health-tech space?

Before the pandemic, the industry focussed on wearables, lifestyle-linked problems, and more.

India’s hospital industry enjoys high investment demand

Demand for health services is rising in Tier 2 and Tier 3 locations.