Doctors say there needs to be more awareness about taking vaccinations as a lax attitude and uncertainty about availability is contributing to a lower footfall in private hospitals.
Govt said Wednesday that those getting the Covid-19 vaccination at private hospitals will have to pay for it, setting the stage for their participation in immunisation drive.
A marginal patient opts for private healthcare over govt services the moment it becomes affordable, despite the distrust. The goal should be to reverse this.
Of 79 private hospitals in Delhi, ventilator beds at 59 of them are either all occupied or nearly so. Delhi govt, though, is not too worried since most beds in govt hospitals are still available.
Elective surgeries are those that can be scheduled in advance but cannot be avoided for a prolonged period. They were put on hold as Covid pandemic kicked in.
The notification issued by the Health and Family Welfare department said that all private hospitals having 30 beds or more should include appropriate numbers of ICU beds with ventilators.
Karnataka govt owes 100 hospitals dues that are reimbursement towards Covid patients’ bills. But trust responsible for clearing the bills alleges ‘agenda’ on part of hospitals.
In an affidavit filed before Supreme Court, the Ministry of Health outlined guidelines for states to regulate Covid-19 treatment costs in private hospitals.
Private health facilities across Bihar have closed down after their staff or patients tested positive. In some cases, patients are asked to take Covid tests before seeking treatment.
Disenfranchisement by institutional fiat is profoundly undemocratic. The effect of the ECI's new documentary process in Bihar will tilt the scales in favour of the BJP.
Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.
India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.
Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.
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