Malaria, a preventable and treatable disease, affects around 3.3 billion people in 106 countries every year. India accounts for 2 million confirmed malaria cases and over 1,000 deaths annually
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi mused recently that the pharmaceutical and medical device industries were upset with his government’s decision to bring down the price of cardiac stents and other healthcare products, including drugs
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After Piramal Healthcare sold its India formulation business to Abbott in 2010 for $3.7 billion, the group toyed with several ideas to re-deploy the money. But chairman Ajay Piramal was clear about the new business he wanted to get into. Financial services
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In India, these medications are generally prescribed by pediatritions as well as sold over the counter liberally for conditions like cold and cough without specific cautions and label warnings
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On 19 April, 11 ministries, including health, environment, agriculture, food and public distribution, came together for an inter-ministerial consultation to finalise a National Action Plan to combat antimicrobial resistance
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Insomnia also has been shown to negatively affect daytime functioning, including workplace productivity, as well as workplace and public safety
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The Indian health story needs a re-write, and the Health sector should be one of the major concerns for the government, as to be the fastest growing economy, you need people who are mentally and physically fit
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A better understanding of what depression is, and how it can be prevented and treated, will help reduce the stigma associated with the condition and lead to more people seeking help
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