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Time of India
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- Time of India
This company changed India's medical disposables market. Here's how
Live Events The indispensability of medical disposables was in full focus during the Covid-19 pandemic, when constant supplies of gloves, masks, and gowns became critical in the fight against viral transmission and cross-contamination. Without these single-use products, the number of Covid-related casualties worldwide would be even higher than the World Health Organization's cumulative toll of seven million-plus Of course, the importance of medical disposables goes beyond pandemics and emergency scenarios. Single-use healthcare products improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency by saving on time that would've otherwise gone into sterilisation processes. They also help medical facilities adhere to regulatory compliances and enforce strict infection India, one of the world's largest healthcare markets, Plasti Surge Industries Pvt Ltd (PSI) has pioneered the healthcare consumables market with its range of disposable kits, sterile surgical accessories and devices, surgical gowns, and protective apparel. For 36 years and counting, it has observed stringent quality control at its manufacturing facility in Amravati, Maharashtra. The result is a client roster that includes humanitarian agencies, municipal corporations, state governments, and the who's who of pharma, biotech, and healthcare. Think UNICEF, the Municipal Corporation of Greater Mumbai, Telangana state government, All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Apollo Hospitals, Abbott, and Haffkine, to name its many honours, PSI was named one of India's Top 100 SMEs by the India SME Forum and the Ministry of MSME. Under the leadership of Executive Director Aditya Daga, PSI has carved a niche in India's cut-throat medical disposables market. Its decades of experience providing medical supplies for the public sector, innovative mother and child delivery kits, a pan-India distribution network of more than 450 dealers, and a presence in 16 international markets helped it stand out from a pool of over 15,000 applications at the ET MSME Awards 2024 — India's largest and most credible MSME awards — where it was awarded 'Pharmaceutical and Healthcare MSME of the Year'.As much as PSI is a force to reckon with when it comes to single-use medical products, it's also turning the tide for healthcare sustainability. The environmental impact of traditional healthcare disposables is a concern — India produces over 550 metric tonnes of such waste daily, exacerbating the problem of medical waste management since single-use gloves, gowns, and kits take hundreds of years to break down. Through its vertical PSI Dispo, Plasti Surge Industries is not only aligning with global sustainability goals, but making compostable disposables accessible to institutions such as concept of single-use healthcare disposables was virtually unknown in India until PSI scaled their production. In adapting to the times and setting new benchmarks for eco-friendly medical products, the company is proving that it is up to the task of remaining committed to responsible more winner vignettes of the ET MSME Awards , keep an eye on this space.
News18
6 hours ago
- News18
Active Covid-19 Cases In India Reach 4,302, 44 Deaths Reported So Far
Last Updated: India reported 276 new COVID-19 cases and seven deaths in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of active cases to 4,302 and the overall death toll to 44. At least 276 Covid-19 cases were reported in India during the last 24 hours, taking the total number of active Covid-19 cases to 4,302, with Kerala accounting for the highest number of infections at 1,373. Maharashtra has logged 510 cases, Gujarat 461 and West Bengal 432. The national capital has recorded at least 457 Covid-19 infections. A total of 44 Covid-related deaths have been reported in the country so far, the highest being in Maharashtra with 14 fatalities. At least seven deaths were reported in the last 24 hours, with Maharashtra accounting for four of them. Gujarat and Delhi also reported one Covid-related death in this time period. Five deaths have been reported in Delhi, while Kerala logged 9 fatalities. Four deaths were reported each in Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. So far, Arunachal Pradesh remains the only state which has not reported a single Covid-19 case so far. First Published:
Indian Express
8 hours ago
- Indian Express
Seven-month-old baby COVID-positive in Bengal, as state reports 432 active cases as of June 4
West Bengal reported 60 fresh COVID-19 cases on Wednesday since Tuesday, bringing the total of the state's active cases to 432. On Tuesday, a seven month-old in a private hospital in Bengal tested positive. The child's mother is also symptomatic and is awaiting her test results. The state recently recorded its first COVID-19 death of the season: a 43-year-old woman from Howrah died on Tuesday after she was hospitalized with pneumonia and later tested positive for COVID-19. This marked West Bengal's first COVID-related death this year, with the state having seen a rapid surge in cases after reporting only one in the first week of May, followed by 12 more in the second week, and a sharp increase in the third, according to the Centre's COVID dashboard. Despite the rise in cases, a senior health official stated, 'We are monitoring the situation; however, there is nothing to panic about. What is important is to maintain protocol and keep sanitizing yourself to stay away from the virus.' West Bengal, as one of India's most densely populated states, faced significant challenges in managing the initial waves of the pandemic. Kolkata, its capital, recorded its first COVID-19 case on March 15, 2020. While no official advisory has been issued by the state health department regarding the current surge yet, the Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) has initiated precautionary measures. Authorities are stepping up surveillance and testing, particularly in urban and high-density regions. Experts continue to advise mask-wearing in crowded places, hand hygiene, and booster vaccinations for vulnerable groups. Sweety Kumari reports from West Bengal for The Indian Express. She is a journalist with over a decade of experience in the media industry. Covers Crime, Defence, Health , Politics etc and writes on trending topics. With a keen eye for investigative and human-interest stories. She has honed her craft across diverse beats including aviation, health, incidents etc. Sweety delivers impactful journalism that informs and engages audiences. Sweety Kumari is a graduate of Calcutta University with an Honors degree in Journalism from Jaipuria College and a PG in Mass Communication from Jadavpur University. Originally from Bihar, she is brought up in Kolkata and completed her education from Kendriya Vidyalaya SaltLake. Multilingual, Sweety is fluent in English, Hindi, Bengali, and Maithili. She started her career as an Entertainment and lifestyle journalist with a newsportal in Kolkata. She is working with The Indian Express for 8 years now. ... Read More
