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Mental health: Women opt for teleconsultations, while men prefer in-person
According to the WHO, India bears a significant mental health burden of 2,443 disability-adjusted life years (DALYs) per 100,000 population
 "Mental health: Women opt for teleconsultations, while men prefer in-person")
Bayer to set up 27 telemedicine centres in India over next two years
Bayer, a global enterprise with core competencies in the life sciences field of healthcare and nutrition, on Thursday said it will set up 27 telemedicine centres in India over the next two years.
 "Bayer to set up 27 telemedicine centres in India over next two years")
Apollo TeleHealth sees Covid boost to telemedicine; gets new BSI approval
After a successful foray in Malaysia where it has tied up with the local govt, the firm is now eyeing Africa and Bangladesh to strengthen its global footprint
 "Apollo TeleHealth sees Covid boost to telemedicine; gets new BSI approval")
Health Ministry's eSanjeevani records 14 million consultations
The government's National Telemedicine Service, eSanjeevani, has clocked 14 million consultations so far, with Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu among the 10 states
 "Health Ministry's eSanjeevani records 14 million consultations")
Over 12 mn consultations facilitated through govt's telemedicine service
The Centre's National Telemedicine Service, eSanjeevani, has clocked over 12 million consultations so far, with Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka among the 10 states that have made maximum use
 "Over 12 mn consultations facilitated through govt's telemedicine service")
Govt to launch special incentive scheme to support 75 start-ups
The government will soon launch a special incentive scheme to support 75 start-ups in areas of telemedicine, digital health and artificial intelligence
 "Govt to launch special incentive scheme to support 75 start-ups")
Doctor consultations exceed 4 billion in India in FY21: Praxis report
Growth in teleconsultation peaked after the lockdown induced by the pandemic and the online doctor consultation market in India is expected to reach $836 million by FY24
 "Doctor consultations exceed 4 billion in India in FY21: Praxis report")
West Bengal govt to set up 15,000 telemedicine centres in two years
The state administration is collaborating with the 'National Digital Health Mission' for this purpose
Telemedicine to the aid of home-bound patients in the time of Covid-19
Telemedicine in covid-19 times: You can get to the doctor almost anytime, anywhere, be it on your screen, via voice or plain text for a lower price than in-person consult
Covid-19: 3,500 people in Gurugram took medical advice through the Zoom app
This online facility is being provided by the Gurugram district administration through the Zoom app
 "Covid-19: 3,500 people in Gurugram took medical advice through the Zoom app")
Accenture pledges $25 mn towards pandemic relief for staff, communities
Firm has 24x7 telemedicine, care-at-home, higher insurance cover, virtual childcare, mental health support, and testing and vaccination infra for employees
 "Accenture pledges $25 mn towards pandemic relief for staff, communities")
India's E-pharmacy segment mints its first unicorn, raises $350 million
The firm is already raising its next round at a valuation of about $1.8 billion, the person said, wishing to remain anonymous as the fresh round is still underway
 "India's E-pharmacy segment mints its first unicorn, raises $350 million")
It's online all the way: The rise and rise of telemedicine amid Covid-19
Covid-19 gave a huge fillip to remote medical consultations, and the trend is likely to stay
Practo's telemedicine subscription plans record 250% growth in 6 months
Most of the health plan users are from metro cities like Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai
 "Practo's telemedicine subscription plans record 250% growth in 6 months")
Lockdown or no lockdown, telemedicine is here to stay, say doctors
Complex consultations, however, are likely to go back to in-patient visits at the clinic
National telemedicine initiative eSanjeevani completes 8 lakh consultations
Over 7,500 doctors have been trained and on boarded to provide telemedicine services on over 220 online OPDs on eSanjeevani
India, Netherlands discuss joint initiative in e-health initiative
The NDHM, unveiled by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Independence Day, aims to create a mechanism to improve healthcare significantly and provide better access to it
 "India, Netherlands discuss joint initiative in e-health initiative")
At least 81% doctors in Northern India have adopted telemedicine: Report
At least 81% doctors in Northern India have adopted telemedicine when compared with 50% doctors in Southern and Western regions and 35 per cent in the Eastern region of the country, a report revealed
 "At least 81% doctors in Northern India have adopted telemedicine: Report")
Health-tech startup BestDoc raises $2.1 mn from Aceel, other investors
BestDoc, supported by Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM), is an Intelligent Patient Relationship Management (PRM) system for hospitals and other healthcare providers in India
Practo is looking to scale faster riding on Covid-19, says CEO Shashank ND
As telemedicine became the preferred medium for consultations, the firm saw over 70 per cent first time-users and 44 per cent users coming from non-metro cities
 "Practo is looking to scale faster riding on Covid-19, says CEO Shashank ND")
