Healthcare

Top predictions for healthcare in 2021 I Satyaki Banerjee, Trivitron Healthcare talks to mojo4industry Healthcare sector experienced a “sea change” in 2020 worldwide. Satyaki Banerjee, CEO - Medical Imaging, Trivitron Healthcare identified his top predictions and trends that will drive the healthcare industry and the technology that will be most impactful in 2021.

Budget brings a major impetus to health care reform The health care proposals in the 2021 Union budget, aligned with the vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, have given a major impetus to health care reform in the country. It reflects the emphasis on three major aspects of prevention, healing and well-being involving primary, secondary and tertiary healthcare, which in turn will generate more jobs. Undoubtedly, the 138% increase of health and well-being...

“Focus on healthcare infra is a positive step” The FY22 Budget is in line to support recovery of Indian economy while keeping the overall policy stability and fiscal discipline in perspective. COVID 19 pandemic is an unprecedented time and has brought importance to healthcare in India. The focus on healthcare infrastructure in FY22 Budget is a positive step towards growth with a 137% increase in allocation to the sector at...

“Enhanced healthcare allocation augurs well for India” The Finance Minister has accorded special attention to the Healthcare Sector, increasing the overall outlay to health and wellbeing to nearly Rs.2.25 lakh crore, an increase of over 135% over last year. The enhanced allocation, along with the plan to look at healthcare wholistically – including nutrition, sanitation, clean drinking water and pollution control, certainly augurs well for the country. The allocation of...

Union Budget 2021 LIVE Updates Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is presenting the Union Budget 2021. Here are the key highlights: #Budget2021 proposals rest on six pillars Health and Well-Being Physical and Financial capital and infrastructure Inclusive Development for Aspirational India Reinvigorating Human Capital Innovation and R&D Minimum Govt., Maximum Governance LIVE Updates: Time 11.52 New Centrally Sponsored Scheme #PMAatmanirbharSwasthBharatYojana to be launched, outlay of Rs 64,180 crore over 6 years LIVE Updates: Time 11.55 Jal...

Budget 2021 expectations I pre-budget report on mojo4industry Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is all set to present the Union Budget 2021-22 on 1 February which promises to be 'Like Never Before' as the Modi government looks to give a further boost to Indian economy. Here’s what Industry experts expect from Union Budget. Speakers • Mr. Dinesh Aggarwal, Joint MD, Panasonic Life Solutions India • Mr. Rajiv Nath, Forum Coordinator, Association of Indian Medical...

How private hospitals are gearing up for post-COVID era? Dr Bharat Gadhavi talks with Mr Subhajit Roy The healthcare facilities across the world have become the new battleground thanks to Covid. There should be no doubt that the post Covid era is going to be very different from the Pre-Covid era in terms of healthcare facility operations and management. Dr Bharat Gadhavi, Regional Director at HCG Group of Hospitals for...

Samsung launches New Wi-Fi enabled range of Compact VRF Air Conditioning System Samsung has launched large capacity Variable Refrigerant Flow (VRF) air conditioning systems in India that can be installed in just 0.5 sq metres of space in premium apartments, villas, bungalows, houses as well as commercial and retail establishments. The new side discharge VRF system—DVM S Eco—promises an extremely efficient, eco-friendly and quiet air conditioning solution and offers a specialized...

Imaginarium joins GE Additive Sales Partner Network to accelerate adoption of metal 3D printing technology in India GE Additive has selected Imaginarium to join its global sales partner network as an official sales partner in India. Imaginarium will resell GE Additive’s portfolio of metal additive manufacturing machines and metal powders which includes Direct Metal Laser Melting (DMLM) and Electron Beam Melting (EBM) technologies. The products are aimed at manufacturers across...

How to get 'Atmanirbhar' in medical devices manufacturing I Mr. Rajiv Nath, AIMED  talks with Mr. Subhajit Roy on mojo4industry Medical devices industry is an integral part in the healthcare. However, India imports 80-90% medical devices. In an interview with mojo4industry, Mr. Rajiv Nath, Forum Coordinator at Association of Indian Medical Device Industry (AIMED) explains how to become 'Atmanirbhar' in medical devices manufacturing. Highlights: We have to create a situation where manufacturing...

Siemens develops COVID-19 mobile testing units with rapid test lab The COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on healthcare systems globally, including the availability of rapid and accurate testing. Siemens Smart Infrastructure has teamed up with Auto-Info, a Thai automation specialist in the Life Science industry, to jointly develop a modular COVID-19 examination unit. The mobile lab structure and system have been designed to avoid contamination among patients or from...

Pharma and medical device industry shown positive response for PLI: Govt Production Linked Incentive (PLI) schemes for bulk drugs and medical devices have shown a very positive response from the pharmaceutical as well as the medical device industry. According to the official information, 215 applications made by 83 pharmaceutical manufacturers have been received under the PLI Scheme for bulk drugs. Similarly, 28 applications made by 23 medical device manufacturers have...