Fortis Healthcare to Raise ₹1,500 Crore Through Non-Convertible Debentures
On Wednesday, Fortis Healthcare Ltd stated that its board of directors has cleared a deal to arrange for up to ₹1,500 crore, by offering NCDs on a private placement basis. During the board of Directors’ meeting held in the fifteenth day of the tenth month in the year two thousand, twenty-four, the decision was made. […]
AstraZeneca Expands R&D Commitment in China
UK’s drugmaker AstraZeneca intends to develop between ten to fifteen new projects annually in China as part of its increased research and development initiatives. This strategic move was mentioned by the Sharon Barr, the executive vice-president of Biopharmaceuticals R & D during the talk with the media in Shanghai recently the company declared that this […]
Memorial Healthcare System Names Shane Strum as Interim CEO
The Boards of Commissioners for the North and South Broward Hospital Districts, doing business as Broward Health and Memorial Healthcare System, have both voted unanimously to appoint Shane Strum to become the Interim Chief Executive Officer of Memorial Healthcare System. They also get to maintain Strum as their President & CEO of Broward Health. Upon […]
Pope Francis Unveils Large-Scale Child Health-Care Program
In a major drive to improve children’s health worldwide, Pope Francis has initiated the Pope’s Global Alliance for Children’s Health, with the goal of helping one million children receive medical attention within the next three years. This audacious program aims at solving health crises in the least served regions of the globe. Recently, during a […]
Europe is seeing a rapid spread of the new Covid version XEC
In Europe, a novel COVID viral variation known as the XEC is expanding swiftly. Since its initial discovery in June in Germany, it has spread to over 13 nations. The strain is a hybrid of KS.1.1 and KP.3.3, two omicron subvariants. One FLiRT variation, KS.1.1, is responsible for the increase of Covid cases in several […]
Indian Immunologicals Limited Collaborates with ICMR to Develop India’s First Zika Vaccine
Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) has announced a significant development in the fight against emerging infectious diseases with its recent agreement with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to advance India’s first codon de-optimized live attenuated Zika vaccine. This move marks a notable milestone in the country’s vaccine development efforts. Zika virus, primarily transmitted by […]
Integrating Mental Health into Primary Care: Benefits and Best Practices
Mental Health Integration into Primary Care: Benefits and Implementation Strategies Integrating mental health services into primary care settings is becoming increasingly recognized as a crucial step in providing comprehensive and effective healthcare. By embedding mental health professionals within primary care teams, healthcare systems can offer more holistic care that addresses both physical and mental health […]
Telemedicine for Heart Disease: Improving Outcomes and Access to Care
The world of business is constantly evolving, and new trends emerge all the time. Since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2022, many businesses have been struggling to stay afloat. The ongoing effects of the pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the uncertain economic climate, and the demands of digital transformation have all made it difficult for companies […]
Eli Lilly Poised to Reach $1 Trillion Market Value Amid Surge in Drug Demand
Eli Lilly & Co. is on the cusp of achieving a monumental milestone, potentially becoming the first health-care company in the U.S. to surpass a $1 trillion market value. This comes as the pharmaceutical giant continues to capitalize on the unprecedented demand for its weight loss and diabetes medications.* Eli Lilly’s meteoric rise is largely […]
Oropouche Fever: Rising Global Health Threat with New Cases Reported
August 2024 – Oropouche fever, colloquially known as sloth fever, has emerged as a significant global health threat with increasing cases reported across multiple continents. The disease, caused by the Oropouche virus, was first identified in a three-toed sloth in South America, lending to its nickname. Outbreak Summary As of August 2024, over 8,000 locally […]