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Hans India
2 days ago
- Health
- Hans India
Health min concerned over surge in lifestyle diseases
Guntur: Ministerfor medical, health and family welfare Y Satya Kumar Yadav said about 4.9 crore people have been screened under NCD Survey 3.0, with 40-lakh diabetic cases and 30 lakh hypertensive cases detected. He announced that AI-driven predictive analytics is being leveraged for preventive health planning and resource allocation. He highlighted the alarming rise in non-communicable diseases like cancer, diabetes, and hypertension due to lifestyle changes and poor diet. The minister addressed the Arogya Bharati Paratha Abhyasa Varg held at Hindu College of Pharmacy at Amaravati Road here on Sunday. Speaking on this occasion, he expressed serious concern over antimicrobial resistance, citing global studies predicting 4 crore deaths due to AMR by 2050. He emphasised investment in Ayush systems like Ayurveda, Homoeopathy, Siddha, and Naturopathy with Rs 1,000 crore proposals submitted for Ayush infrastructure in AP He called for increased screening for cancers (breast, cervical, oral) and encouraged greater reliance on herbal medicines and FPO-linked herbal value chains Satya Kumar Yadav shared inspiring stories of professionals like Dr Gopalakrishna who set an example by contributing selflessly to public healthcare and added that good health is not just a government responsibility, it is a shared national mission. He said Arogya Bharati is building not just wellness, but a healthy and self-reliant Bharat and lauded Arogya Bharati's nationwide presence, now active 95 per cent of districts and working up to block level with over 877 district-level volunteers. He praised its School Health Programme, Ayur-AI initiative, and vision to promote healthy lifestyle and holistic health.
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Business Standard
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Standard
India needs tax breaks, startup push to lead global wellness tourism
India needs to offer tax incentives for hospitals treating international patients and promote startups in the health sector to make the country a global medical and wellness tourism hub by 2035, a joint report by KPMG and the Federation of Hotels and Restaurants Associations of India (FHRAI) has stated. 'To attract investment and improve service delivery, India should offer a mix of fiscal and non-fiscal incentives, such as tax exemptions, increased subsidies under the Market Development Assistance (MDA) scheme, and technical support for marketing and promotion including on digital platforms,' the report issued on Thursday said. It added that the introduction of targeted subsidies and grants for health startups and organisations working in health-tech, medical research and digital health solutions can directly support medical tourism. This comes after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, in her Budget speech earlier this year, outlined plans to promote medical tourism and the Heal in India initiative. This was to be achieved through collaboration with the private sector, capacity expansion and implementation of more accessible visa regulations. To support this vision, the report recommended the introduction of global branding campaigns by leveraging embassies, expos and digital platforms, along with the launch of Heal in India missions at the national and state levels. India's medical tourism market is projected to be worth approximately $18.2 billion in 2025, with estimates indicating a rise to $58.2 billion by 2035 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 12.3 per cent. At the same time, the number of medical visas issued by India rose to 463,725 in 2024–25 from 375,000 in 2019–20. To cater to this increased demand, the report recommended the initiation of structured missions at both national and state levels to reinforce India's leadership in global medical and wellness tourism. 'Initiatives such as Ayush and e-medical visas have enhanced patient mobility; however, the absence of insurance portability continues to pose barriers,' the report stated.
Time of India
15-07-2025
- Health
- Time of India
Officials urged to promote ayurveda
Kanpur: District magistrate Jitendra Pratap Singh on Tuesday made a surprise visit at the fifty bed Ayurvedic hospital of Nigoha and expressed his satisfaction over the prevailing treatment system there. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Only 2 out of 36 staff were found absent, and the DM ordered to stop the disbursement of their one day's salary. He inspected the entire hospital including pathology and OPD, and directed the staff to maintain cleanliness of the hospital. Singh inquired from a patient named Shatrughan who expressed his satisfaction over treatment and said that he was receiving quality treatment. Dr. Rachna Tripathi, working in the hospital, informed the district magistrate that many incurable diseases were treated in this hospital through Ayurvedic, natural and Panchakarma methods. She informed that till so far incurable diseases of about 200 patients had been successfully While praising the hospital's system, medical practices and cleanliness system, the DM directed that public participation should be increased to make the general public aware of the Ayush medical system. Besides this, he also instructed the officials concerned to spread awareness in every village. The district magistrate thereafter inspected another 50 bed Ayush Hospital located in Dilip Nagar area where many patients who did not get any benefit from allopathic treatment got relief. Singh said that if such hospitals were run properly and the public was made aware of them then it could emerge as a strong option as an alternative medical system. He asked the officials to become more active in this direction.
New Indian Express
15-07-2025
- New Indian Express
The legal and ethical void in the States' kidfluencer boom
When Ayush (name changed) was born, his parents uploaded the newborn's photo on social media. A simple gesture to share the moment with friends and family. The reactions were instant and overwhelmingly warm. Encouraged by the attention, they began posting more: his first smile, his first steps, the way he babbled words in his own funny lingo. Soon, every little milestone in Ayush's life became 'content' — all were all packaged into short, relatable clips. Followers grew rapidly. So did the views. Before long, the page was monetised. Brands reached out. Income started flowing in. Ayush became a celebrity brand — without much knowledge about it. This is not an isolated story. In Kerala, like in many parts of the world, a growing number of parents are turning their children's lives into a form of digital storytelling, sometimes unintentionally, diluting the line between personal memory and public content. These little digi-stars are now called 'kidfluencers'. Countries such as France, the US, and Australia have already introduced regulations to address the use of minors in monetised content, citing concerns over consent, exploitation, and long-term psychological impact. In the Netherlands, similar norms are now being proposed, with lawmakers describing the practice as a 'modern form of child labour'. In India, and specifically in Kerala, where this trend is gaining momentum, it prompts an important conversation: Is enough being done to safeguard children in the influencer economy? In India, there is no specific law that governs or limits how minors can be featured in monetised digital content created by family-run channels or influencer accounts. Experts note that while child labour laws, the Juvenile Justice Act, Pocso Act and guidelines under the IT Act offer general protections, they do not address the nuances of the influencer economy.
Time of India
14-07-2025
- Time of India
BSP neta's daughter, youth found dead in Ayodhya hotel
Ayodhya: In a suspected case of murder-suicide, daughter of a Bahujan Samaj Party functionary was shot dead by her 22-year-old 'friend', who then turned the weapon on himself. Their bodies were found in a locked room at a homestay near Devkali bypass in Ayodhya on Sunday evening. The woman was identified as Aroma Rawat and the youth as Ayush Kumar Gupta. Police said the duo had checked into the homestay around 10:10am on Sunday and was allotted room number 103 on the second floor. Around 5pm, a waiter knocked at their door to deliver tea, but received no response. The homestay owner alerted police. A team led by circle officer, Ayodhya, Ashutosh Tiwari, arrived and broke open the door. Both the victims were lying on the bed with gunshot wounds on their foreheads. A pistol was found near Ayush's leg with two cartridges on the floor. Forensic experts and SP (city) Chakrapani Tripathi also reached the spot on receiving the news, and collected evidence. Police ruled out the possibility of third-party involvement, as the room was locked from inside. Aroma was the daughter of Barabanki BSP district president KK Rawat and was a nursing student in Ayodhya. She had left home on July 2. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dementia Has Been Linked To a Common Habit. Do You Do It? Memory Health Click Here Undo Her uncle Dhirendra Kumar, a head constable posted in Hardoi, confirmed her identity. Police suspect the two victims had met on social media and came from different castes. They are probing if societal pressure was behind their death. It has emerged that the hotel took only Ayush's Aadhaar ID when the duo checked in, and did not collect any ID from the woman, complicating early identification. Police are now questioning a man named Murari Yadav, who contacted authorities claiming to know Aroma.
