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18 May

Narayana Health welcomes Internationally Acclaimed Orthopedic, Spine and Trauma Expert, Professor (Dr) Arun Ranganathan

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & FitnessIndia’s leading healthcare provider, Narayana Health, Narayana Health Group, Professor Arun Ranganathan, spine specialist Prof. (Dr) Arun Ranganathan

Bangalore (Karnataka) [India]: India’s leading healthcare provider, Narayana Health, has announced the appointment of globally renowned orthopedic & spine specialist Prof. (Dr) Arun Ranganathan. He has joined as Clinical Lead and Senior Consultant for Orthopedics, Spine, and Trauma at NH Health City, Bangalore. With over 20 years of experience, Professor Arun Ranganathan is regarded as one of the top spinal surgeons in the UK, having operated on several international dignitaries, royal family members, and professional sportsperson. He specializes in minimal access and keyhole surgery and has received multiple awards worldwide for his spinal research work. Professor Arun Ranganathan is highly…

09 May

SAKRA World Hospital launches the SAKRA Information Centre in Bardhaman, West Bengal

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & FitnessBardhaman, Lovekesh Phasu, premier healthcare organization, Raksha Kavach Diagnostic Private Limited, SAKRA Information Centre, Sakra World Hospital, West Bengal, world class medical care

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India]: The SAKRA World Hospital in Bangalore is a premier healthcare organization, with Japanese processes and know how, providing novel healthcare series in India. By combining the qualities of Indian clinical talent and Japanese technology, the SAKRA offers world-class medical care to the people of Bangalore and Karnataka. SAKRA Hospital has announced the launch of SAKRA Information Centre in collaboration with Raksha Kavach Diagnostic Private Limited at Bardhaman in West Bengal. In the presence of the organization's Mr. Lovekesh Phasu, COO, Sakra World Hospital, the centre was formally inaugurated by Mr. Kamanasish Sen, Superintendent of Police of…

25 Apr

Sharp Sight goes above and beyond for employees with ESOP offering

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & FitnessDeepshikha Sharma, Dr Samir Sud, Dr. Kamal B Kapur, Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals

New Delhi: Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals has rolled out an employee share benefit scheme, offering around 3.98% of its equity share capital to the staff in a bid to incentivise them and improve their performance. About 89 employees who have spent over three years in the company will be able to benefit from this scheme. With this announcement, Sharp Sight aims to empower its staff to be a part of the company’s growth journey with the ESOP scheme and experience professional as well as financial growth opportunities. It focuses to instil a sense of pride and ownership in brand building…

18 Apr

P&G Health collaborates with the Indian Medical Association, launches VitaM.I.N.D.S conclave

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & FitnessDr Sharad Kumar Agarwal, Indian Medical Association (IMA), Medical Information on Nutritional Deficiencies and Solutions, P&G Health, VitaM.I.N.D.S conclave, VitaM.I.N.D.S.

This unique program will focus on increasing awareness around nutritional deficiencies and build advocacy of VMS supplements amongst healthcare professionals P&G Health in association with the Indian Medical Association (IMA), the largest represented organization of doctors of modern system of medicine in India, announced the launch of its educational program titled ‘VitaM.I.N.D.S (Medical Information on Nutritional Deficiencies and Solutions) Conclave’. Launched by Dr Sharad Kumar Agarwal, National President, IMA, in the gracious presence of Dr Anilkumar J Nayak Hon. Secretary General IMA, Dr. Asokan National President Elect IMA, Dr. Jayesh Lele Vice President IMA, Dr. Kshitij Bali Hon. Finance Secretary,…

07 Apr

Polybion celebrates World Health Day, launches ‘Pragati Utsav’ to raise awareness on Vitamin B Deficiency

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & FitnessMilind Thatte, P&G Health, Polybion, Polybion Pragati Utsav, Pragati Utsav, Vijay Pampana, Vitamin B Deficiency, World Health Day

The convoy aims to help empower over 4500 doctors across Bihar and Rajasthan Commemorating World Health Day, Polybion from P&G Health, launched ‘Pragati Utsav’ to help empower the medical fraternity in the hinterlands of Bihar and Rajasthan with the necessary knowledge for effective diagnosis of Vitamin B deficiencies. This ride aims to reach over 4,500 Health Care Professionals (HCPs) over a span of two months. Operational since mid March, the convoy will tour across Bihar, covering 3 routes via Darbhanga, Muzaffarpur and Patna and across Rajasthan covering the areas of Banswara, Chittorgarh, Bhilwara, Fatehpur, Jaisalmer, among others and culminate end…

20 Mar

Japan-based Toyota Tsusho Corporation and Tokai Corp Partner to Launch Valabhi Hospital Services

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & FitnessAdityavani Facility Service Private Limited, Bangalore, global trading company, Hiroyuki Shinoda, Tokai Corp, Toyota Group, Toyota Tsusho, Valabhi Hospital Services, Vashkleen Laundry Services Private Limited

To provide End-to-End Linen Management Services in India Bangalore (Karnataka) [India]: Toyota Tsusho, a renowned global trading company within the Toyota Group, has teamed up with Tokai Corp, a specialist in hospital linen supply and medical peripheral businesses in Japan, to launch Valabhi Hospital Services in India. It will provide comprehensive end-to-end linen management services to hospitals in India, with the aim of revolutionizing hospital linen management and offering an improved hygiene in healthcare institutions. Toyota Tsusho Corporation and Tokai Corporation have collaborated to offer comprehensive linen management services to hospitals in India, with a 55% and 45% stake respectively.…

20 Mar

Do rare Diseases account for the economic burden on India?

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & FitnessIkris Pharma, rare diseases

The meaning of the term "Rare" is "not occur very often", but rare diseases are cumulatively not so rare anymore. WHO refers to the rare disease as an often debilitating life-long disease or disorder with a prevalence of 1 or less per 1000 population. Although, different countries have different definitions to suit their particular requirements and in the context of their people, the health care system and resources. What are the Issues and Challenges in India? The landscape of rare diseases is complicated and heterogeneous. The field of rare diseases is continuously changing as new rare diseases and conditions are…

17 Mar

zPlus.care for all your healthcare needs

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & FitnessBharat Bill Pay System, doctor consultations, Health insurance, health tests, healthcare needs, Kirti Kumar Jain, medicines, zPlus.Care

zPlus.Care, where monthly shopping, bill payments pay for your health care. Health insurance should be every Indian’s priority but in reality, more than half of India’s population has no health insurance. Every seventh Indian family is just one serious illness away from financial ruin due to lack of health coverage. The reason is high costs. This is where zPlus.Care steps in with a range of healthcare benefits. The digital platform allows members to pay for their health insurance premiums, medicines, health tests, and doctor consultations at zero effective cost. The app ensures your monthly spends and utility bill payments fund…

01 Mar

Narayana Health’s multi-location campaigns emphasize on Awareness and honour the spirit of Cancer Survivors

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & FitnessAhmedabad, awareness campaigns, Bengaluru, Cancer Survivor Meet, Cancer Survivors, Dharamshila Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Dr Devi Prasad Shetty, Dr. Ashish Bajaj, leading healthcare provider, Narayan Health, Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, superpower

February was a month full of awareness campaigns on Cancer. Celebrating World Cancer Day (February 4) and International Children Cancer Day (February 15), Narayan Health (NH), India’s leading healthcare provider with a chain of multispecialty tertiary and primary healthcare facilities across a network of 23 hospitals and 7 heart centres in India, organised extensive and multi-location campaigns to raise awareness and honoured the spirit of cancer survivors. Narayana Health, Bengaluru had run a new campaign titled celebrating the “SuperPower” of survivors on World Cancer Day. The month witnessed campaigns, workshops, and sporting events. The awareness campaigns were also organised at…

28 Feb

TEE is becoming an integral part of cardiac surgeries-Dr. Shweta Yemul Golhar

The News Horizon0 CommentsHealth & Fitnesscardiac anesthesiologist, cardiac surgeries, CDC, Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Shweta Yemul Golhar, echocardiogram faculty, Harvard Medical School, intensivist, TEE, transesophageal echocardiogram

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India]: As per a recent report by Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), heart diseases are a leading cause of death in the United States of America, and creates an enormous burden for people, communities, and healthcare providers and systems. Not just in the United States of America, cardiovascular diseases are the world’s leading cause of death and claims as many as 17.9 million lives each year, globally. According to a study by the Indian Council of Medical Research and Registrar General of India, India accounts for over 60 per cent of the world's heart disease burden.…