by admin | Nov 15, 2024 | MtaI News
The new MedTech scheme launched by the government recently can expand the sector to $20 billion, up from $14 billion currently, experts said. The scheme, with an outlay of Rs 500 crore over three years, incentivises domestic manufacturers to make final products and...
by admin | Nov 15, 2024 | MtaI News
Ratan Tata death: Ratan Tata, one of India’s most respected industrialists, built a legacy far beyond business. Known for his humility and quiet resolve, the philanthropic endeavours of Tata, who passed away in Mumbai, have transformed millions of lives in India and...
by admin | Nov 15, 2024 | MtaI News
Seniors face unique healthcare challenges such as chronic conditions, reduced mortality and mental health issues, which Ayushman Bharat can address through specialised geriatric wards and routine checkups. SOURCE – Health Care Executive
by admin | Sep 25, 2024 | MtaI News
Business France India has hosted the 2024 edition of the Indo-French Healthcare Conference on September 17, 2024 at the Embassy of France in India. The event, held in partnership with the French Institute in India (IFI) and the Medical Technology Association of India...
by admin | Sep 25, 2024 | MtaI News
This report has been updated Ethics Committees to be formed by medical devices associations under the new Uniform Code for Marketing Practices in Medical Devices (UCMPMD), 2024 would have to decide on any complaints regarding breach of code within 90 days of its...
by admin | Sep 25, 2024 | MtaI News
नयी दिल्ली, 12 सितंबर (भाषा) आयुष्मान भारत के तहत 70 वर्ष और उससे अधिक आयु के सभी लोगों को स्वास्थ्य बीमा प्रदान करने के सरकार के कदम से लाखों परिवारों को बहुत जरूरी राहत मिलेगी और यह बुजुर्गों को आवश्यक स्वास्थ्य सेवाएं प्रदान करने की दिशा में एक महत्वपूर्ण मील का...
by admin | Sep 25, 2024 | MtaI News
The government’s move to provide health coverage to all persons aged 70 years and above will bring much-needed relief to millions of families and is a significant milestone in providing essential healthcare services to the elderly, industry players said on...
by admin | Jul 25, 2024 | MtaI News
New Delhi, July 24 (IANS) The Union Budget 2024-25 is “real world” and harnesses domestic and international currents optimally, but not mentioning health among the nine top priorities of the government is a concern, said experts here on Wednesday.The...
by admin | Jul 25, 2024 | MtaI News
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the exemption of customs duty on three cancer medications, aimed at easing the financial burden on patients. The Finance Minister has additionally detailed changes in the Basic Customs Duty (BCD) on X-ray tubes and flat...
by admin | Jul 25, 2024 | MtaI News
The medical devices industry hailed various measures announced in the Union Budget 2024-25, including the full exemption of customs duty for some of the X-ray machine components and emphasis on skilling which is expected to support healthcare skilling. SOURCE –...
by admin | Jul 25, 2024 | MtaI News
The Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the full Union Budget 2024 today before the parliament at 11 am. The Union Budget proposes the reduction of the customs Duty on various medical equipment. As an initiative to provide relief to the medical sector...
by admin | Jul 25, 2024 | MtaI News
Nirmala Sitharaman, Minister of Finance & Corporate Affairs, presented the Union Budget 2024-25 in the Parliament on July 23, 2024. In Priority3, the FM laid emphasis on the healthcare sector. “Ourgovernment is committed to all-round, all pervasive and all...
by admin | Jul 25, 2024 | MtaI News
Experts hope the marginal increase in health sector allocation will translate into higher public spending reducing out-of-pocket expenditure of individuals While out-of-pocket expenditure in India has reduced from 64.2 per cent of the total health expense in 2014 to...
by admin | Jul 25, 2024 | MtaI News
From praise for cancer treatment cost cuts to calls for more R&D incentives, reactions reflect diverse views on fiscal health policies. ( Excerpts from their statements) Jyotsna Govil, Chairperson of the Indian Cancer Society: “Our Finance Minister Nirmala...
by admin | Jul 25, 2024 | MtaI News
Finance Minister proposes changes in the basic customs duty on X-ray tubes and flat panel detectors’ provides ₹2,143 crore as production linked incentives for the pharmaceutical industry The Union government has continued its emphasis on tackling non-communicable...
by admin | Jul 25, 2024 | MtaI News
Allocation for family welfare schemes saw a 35% increase Even as the overall increase in budget allocation in health sector is marginal, family welfare schemes have seen a rise of a whopping 35 per cent indicating the community approach taken by the government....
by admin | Jul 25, 2024 | MtaI News
The health sector was expecting the health budget to be increased to 2.5 per cent of GDP, promotion of medical value tourism and reduction in taxation which were not mentioned in the budget presented by the FM. However the industry welcomed the move of exemption of...
by admin | Jul 25, 2024 | MtaI News
New Delhi, July 18 (IANS) Ahead of the upcoming Union Budget 2024-25, experts on Thursday called on lowering customs duty on import of global medical devices.Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is expected to present the Union Budget 2024 on July 23. Speaking to IANS,...
by admin | Jul 2, 2024 | MtaI News
Allows global tenders for procurement of 354 medical deveices amid concerns over lack of domestic options The government has allowed global tenders to be floated for procurement of 354 medical devices after the health ministry raised concerns over the lack of domestic...
