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India's IVF boom has a shadow side: Now comes the crackdown
2+ hour, 36+ min ago (412+ words) Somewhere in the distance between a couple's hope and their bank balance, a shadow economy has been quietly thriving. Many of those clinics are registered, regulated, and operate in accordance with established medical and ethical standards. Many of the Drug…...
Daniel M. Skovronsky appointed to Illumina's board
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (249+ words) Illumina, Inc announced the appointment of Daniel M. Skovronsky, MD, Ph D, to its Board of Directors, effective June 16, 2026. Dr Skovronsky brings extensive experience in drug discovery, clinical development and translational medicine, which are areas directly relevant to Illumina's work advancing…...
Delhi ACB arrests ex-HOO at CPA in medical procurement scam
5+ day, 43+ min ago (353+ words) The Anti-Corruption Branch of the Delhi-NCT government has arrested Dr Vinod Kumar Ranga in a corruption case for alleged irregularities in the procurement of medicines, medical equipment, and surgical items and consumables. The case was filed under the provisions of…...
Telangana sanctions Rs 2. 68 crore to develop district hospital
5+ day, 1+ hour ago (186+ words) District Collector Hemant Keshav Patil said that the State Government has sanctioned Rs 2. 68 crore for the development of the District Government General Hospital. Speaking at the first meeting of the District Hospital Development Committee, the Collector directed officials to utilize…...
Understanding low risk of Ebola virus transmission
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (456+ words) In previous Ebola disease outbreaks in Africa as well as the current outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, immediate neighbouring countries are most affected when it comes to cross-border spread. As…...
Stem cell therapy market to hit USD 3. 65 B
5+ day, 21+ hour ago (267+ words) Medical Buyer The stem cell therapy market is projected to grow from about USD 0. 48 billion in 2026 to USD 3. 65 billion by 2035, at a CAGR of 25. 3%, according to Marketsand Markets. The growth of the market is driven by the increasing prevalence of…...
India's electric ambulance push: Bold step, but hard work starts now
6+ day, 11+ min ago (208+ words) The notification of demand incentives pegged at the lower of "30, 000 per k Wh of battery capacity or 35% of ex-factory price alongside detailed technical benchmarks and a phased domestic manufacturing mandate gives the initiative a structure that earlier EV schemes often…...
RFK Jr announces USD 700 M to tackle mental illness
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (248+ words) US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced "more than $700 million in new funding opportunities "aimed at tackling mental illness, addiction and homelessness. The package includes a new $96 million grant program, Safety Through Recovery, Engagement, and "Evidence-based Treatment "and Support, "or…...
H1 FY27, healthcare deal street maintains momentum, PE/VC volumes hit multi-year high
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (715+ words) Medical Buyer India's healthcare and pharmaceutical sector is maintaining its position as one of the country's most active deal theatres as FY27 gets underway, with deal volumes remaining resilient and private equity and venture capital participation hitting levels not seen since…...
Maia closes USD 1. 2 M seed financing round
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (159+ words) Maia announced the close of its seed financing round of $1. 2 million. The round was comprised of institutional investors, physicians, and professional healthtech investors. "Maia is delivering real value to orthopaedic groups across the country, and this round lets us move…...