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Time of India
15 hours ago
- Health
- Time of India
Covid-19: With 11 deaths, current wave toll in country past 100-mark
Representative image NEW DELHI: The country's death toll due to Covid-19 has crossed the 100-mark, reaching 108 after as many as 11 deaths were reported on Monday - the highest in a day in the current wave. Kerala reported seven deaths, while a death each occurred in Delhi, Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh. The seven victims from Kerala, which has been worst affected by the surge in Covid cases over the past few weeks, were all above 60 and had comorbidities such as cancer, pancreatitis, kidney disease and pneumonia. The victim from Delhi was a 67-year-old man with a history of lung cancer. Senior officials in the health ministry reiterated that most of those who have died due to Covid had co-morbidities, like cancer, kidney disease and heart disease. Kerala has the maximum number of active cases (1,920), followed by Gujarat (1,433), Delhi (649) and Maharashtra (540). Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan and Haryana have also reported a few Covid-19 cases over the past week. It is suspected that the current surge in cases is being caused by emergence of new sub-variants of the coronavirus that can breach immunity developed through past infection and vaccination. However, experts say these aren't causing severe symptoms. Dr Rommel Tickoo, director of internal medicine at Max Saket, said there is no cause for panic as most patients with the infection have mild symptoms, as surface with the common flu. "We don't advise a Covid test for everyone with fever, cough and cold, though some patients have come to us with positive Covid tests. Treatment involves symptomatic management and rest. In case of Covid or Covid-like symptoms, we advise keeping away from others," he said. Official sources have maintained that most cases are being managed under home care. However, directives have been issued to all states to check facility-level preparedness and ensure availability of oxygen, isolation beds, ventilators, and essential medicines as a precautionary measure.
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Business Standard
29-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Max Healthcare plans to expand bed capacity by at least 30% in FY26
Delhi-based private hospital chain Max Healthcare plans to expand bed capacity by at least 30 per cent of its current, reaching around 6,500 beds, in the ongoing financial year 2025-26 (FY26). The hospital chain currently operates around 5,000 beds across 22 healthcare facilities, with a significant presence in North India. Abhay Soi, chairman and managing director (CMD), Max Healthcare, told Business Standard that as the hospital enters its 25th year, the company will be looking to commission four new facilities in FY26 to mark the milestone. The first of these, a greenfield 300-bed super speciality hospital in Delhi's Dwarka, was inaugurated on Tuesday. Soi added that the Dwarka greenfield project reflects the company's intent to expand meaningfully by building high-quality infrastructure in locations that improve accessibility. 'The facility would include over 120 critical-care beds, 10 modular operation theatres, and advanced Cath Labs,' the company said. He further said that the company is looking forward to commissioning three more (projects). 'One will be at Max Saket, located in the heart of our hub in Delhi. Another will be in Nanavati, Mumbai, where we are expanding later in the year, as well as one in Mohali, Punjab,' Soi added. The Dwarka facility is the third built-to-suit facility for Max Healthcare along with ongoing projects in Mohali and Thane. Soi added that the company is focusing on brownfield expansion through acquisitions. Commenting on the choice of cities that Max Healthcare would consider for expansion, he said the company will go to any city where at least two of its peers have proven viability. 'That means we will not go to uncharted territory,' he said, adding that the company targets a 20-25 per cent return on capital employed (ROCE) four-to-five years after the acquisition. Till FY28, Max is aiming to invest ₹6,500 crore to add around 3,700 more beds. 'The company is reinvesting the capital it generates to build these healthcare facilities across the country,' Soi said.
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Business Standard
29-04-2025
- Business
- Business Standard
Max Healthcare looking to expand bed capacity by at least 30% in FY26
Delhi-based private hospital chain Max Healthcare plans to expand bed capacity by at least 30 per cent of its current, reaching around 6,500 beds, in the ongoing financial year 2025-26 (FY26). The hospital chain currently operates around 5,000 beds across 22 healthcare facilities, with a significant presence in North India. Abhay Soi, chairman and managing director (CMD), Max Healthcare, told Business Standard that as the hospital enters its 25th year, the company will be looking to commission four new facilities in FY26 to mark the milestone. The first of these, a greenfield 300-bed super speciality hospital in Delhi's Dwarka, was inaugurated on Tuesday. Soi added that the Dwarka greenfield project reflects the company's intent to expand meaningfully by building high-quality infrastructure in locations that improve accessibility. 'The facility would include over 120 critical-care beds, 10 modular operation theatres, and advanced Cath Labs,' the company said. He further said that the company is looking forward to commissioning three more (projects). 'One will be at Max Saket, located in the heart of our hub in Delhi. Another will be in Nanavati, Mumbai, where we are expanding later in the year, as well as one in Mohali, Punjab,' Soi added. The Dwarka facility is the third built-to-suit facility for Max Healthcare along with ongoing projects in Mohali and Thane. Soi added that the company is focusing on brownfield expansion through acquisitions. Commenting on the choice of cities that Max Healthcare would consider for expansion, he said the company will go to any city where at least two of its peers have proven viability. 'That means we will not go to uncharted territory,' he said, adding that the company targets a 20-25 per cent return on capital employed (ROCE) four-to-five years after the acquisition. Till FY28, Max is aiming to invest ₹6,500 crore to add around 3,700 more beds. 'The company is reinvesting the capital it generates to build these healthcare facilities across the country,' Soi said. On Tuesday, Max Healthcare's shares rose by 0.71 per cent to ₹1,107.30 apiece on the BSE.
