Archive for 2026
Healthcare sector faces climate change pressure — hospitals must redesign operations
Hospitals globally are being pushed to redesign infrastructure, energy systems, and supply chains to reduce carbon emissions while maintaining patient safety standards. 💡 Insight: Healthcare contributes nearly the same emissions […]
India pushes faster drug approvals under regulatory reform
India’s drug regulator CDSCO is working on accelerated approval pathways for critical and innovative medicines to improve patient access and strengthen the country’s global pharma competitiveness. The move is aimed […]
🇮🇳 India starts human trials for a new indigenous vaccine
India has begun Phase-1 human trialsof a locally developed vaccine for Kyasanur Forest Disease (a deadly tick-borne viral infection affecting Western Ghats regions). (The Times of India) Why this matters: […]
Cancer treatment expanding in India
AstraZeneca’s Durvalumab immunotherapy approved in India for gastric cancers. 👉 Why this matters India’s oncology market is rapidly moving toward immunotherapy-based protocols — hospitals must prepare: infusion infra molecular diagnostics […]
Yashoda Hospitals Successfully Treats Rare Pediatric Blood Disorder with Advanced Stem Cell Transplant
Hyderabad, 06/02/2026: Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, has successfully treated a 10-month-old male child diagnosed with Congenital Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopenia (CAMT), a rare inherited bone marrow failure disorder marked by severe thrombocytopenia and […]
🇮🇳 India is officially moving from “Pharmacy of the World” → “Innovation Hub”
India announced a ₹10,000 crore Biopharma Shaktiprogram to push biologics, R&D and advanced drug manufacturing — not just generics anymore. (BW Healthcare World) At the same time, government leaders highlighted […]
Diabetes Care Gets a Boost in Budget 2026
Dr. G. Krishna Mohan Reddy, Senior Consultant Physician and Diabetologist, Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad As a diabetologist, I see Budget 2026 as a strong step toward reshaping India’s healthcare landscape. The […]
Medi Assist perspective on Union Budget 2026–27 and insurance sector
“The Union Budget 2026-27 offers a robust blueprint for healthcare resilience. We see the ₹1,06,530 crore allocation (up nearly 10%) as a vital enabler for agile players in the ecosystem. […]
🇮🇳-Healthcare Allocation in Budget Up ~6.6% to ₹1.06 Trillion
The Union Budget 2026-27 increased overall healthcare allocation to ₹1.06 trillion, a nearly 10% rise over revised estimates, with a renewed emphasis on tackling non-communicable diseases like diabetes and cancer […]
Budget 2026: Shaping India’s Healthcare Future Through Prevention and Innovation
Dr. Sachin Marda, Clinical Director, Oncology Department, & Senior Consultant Oncologist & Robotic Surgeon Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad This year’s budget is a big step forward for healthcare in India. The government […]