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Healthier women, stronger economies: WEF's case for investing in women

Making a strong case for investing in women's health worldwide, the World Economic Forum on Tuesday said its new research shows that closing the women's health gap could unlock USD 400 billion in global GDP annually by 2040. The Forum also launched here at its annual meeting a new Women's Health Impact Tracking platform, a publicly accessible tool designed to monitor and bridge the health gaps faced by millions of women worldwide. The new report, Blueprint to Close the Women's Health Gap: How to Improve Lives and Economies for All, was published in collaboration with the McKinsey Health Institute (MHI). It highlighted that women live 25 per cent more of their lives in poor health compared to men and showed how targeted action around nine key health conditions could reduce the global disease burden by 27 million disability-adjusted life years and add the equivalent of 2.5 healthy days per woman per year. The nine conditions are divided into lifespan conditions, related to a total ..

Healthier women, stronger economies: WEF's case for investing in women
Updated On : 21 Jan 2025 | 2:01 PM IST

5% Indian women underwent hysterectomy, reveals NFHS 4 data analysis

About five percent of women in India have undergone hysterectomy, a surgical removal of the uterus, with heavy menstrual bleeding being the most common condition among those who underwent the procedure, according to an analysis of data collected during 2015-16. Researchers from the International Institute for Population Sciences, Mumbai, and the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare, New Delhi, analysed the data of over 4.5 lakh rural and urban women, aged 25-49 years, gathered during the fourth round of the National Family Health Survey. The study published in Journal of Medical Evidence revealed that "the prevalence of hysterectomy among women aged 25-49 years was 4.8 per cent, which indicates that about five in every 100 Indian women aged 25-49 years have undergone a hysterectomy." It also found that women working in agriculture were 32 per cent more likely to undergo the surgical procedure compared to women in other occupations. Further, the authors found higher ...

5% Indian women underwent hysterectomy, reveals NFHS 4 data analysis
Updated On : 02 Jan 2025 | 2:41 PM IST

Melinda French Gates launches $250 million initiative for women's health

French Gates highlighted that women, regardless of their country's wealth, are living longer in poor health and still face major obstacles in accessing even basic healthcare

Melinda French Gates launches $250 million initiative for women's health
Updated On : 09 Oct 2024 | 3:59 PM IST

Rising demand sparks expansion of women, child care services by hospitals

Hospital sector insiders say that there is rising demand for specialised maternal and child healthcare services such as obstetrics, gynaecology, infertility, neonatology, and paediatrics

Rising demand sparks expansion of women, child care services by hospitals
Updated On : 30 Sep 2024 | 10:48 PM IST

Odisha announces policy of one-day paid menstrual leave for women employees

The policy is aimed at supporting the health and well-being of the menstruating people and will be extended to both public and private sector

Odisha announces policy of one-day paid menstrual leave for women employees
Updated On : 15 Aug 2024 | 3:05 PM IST

Acquisition of BSV to aid future growth of Mankind Pharma: V-C Juneja

The acquisition of Bharat Serums and Vaccines would add a lot of value, aiding future growth of Mankind Pharma, according to Vice Chairman and Managing Director Rajeev Juneja. On July 25, Mankind had announced that it will fully acquire Bharat Serums and Vaccines (BSV) from Advent International for an enterprise value of around Rs 13,630 crore. "One thing should be very clear, this acquisition is not to really add some kind of revenue, but to add a lot of value, future growth, entry barrier, super specialty business in Mankind," Juneja said in an analyst call. Whatever the company is paying for BSV, it is very relevant as the company has "so much of value" with well established business, he said. The acquisition is in line with the company's strategy of buying high entry barrier businesses, he stated. The buyout will solidify Mankind's position with complementary drug portfolio and extensive reach to target rapidly growing highly under-penetrated markets, especially in fertility,

Acquisition of BSV to aid future growth of Mankind Pharma: V-C Juneja
Updated On : 04 Aug 2024 | 10:48 PM IST

Mankind Pharma and EQT compete to acquire BSV Group for Rs 14,000 crore

Advent International, the private equity firm currently owning BSV, appointed JP Morgan and Jefferies to facilitate the sale of the biopharma firm

Mankind Pharma and EQT compete to acquire BSV Group for Rs 14,000 crore
Updated On : 18 Jul 2024 | 12:07 PM IST

Health insurance guide for women in their 30s: Best plans & benefits

What kind of health insurance coverage should you choose? What should you look for when buying it in your 30s? Business Standard spoke to experts to help you determine what suits your needs best

Health insurance guide for women in their 30s: Best plans & benefits
Updated On : 08 Jul 2024 | 1:34 PM IST

Budget 2024: Boost for women through subsidies, health initiatives expected

During her Interim Budget 2024 speech this February, the Finance Minister had highlighted significant achievements and ongoing efforts for women empowerment

Budget 2024: Boost for women through subsidies, health initiatives expected
Updated On : 21 Jun 2024 | 6:26 PM IST

Phase 6 of Lok Sabha polls: Health insurance a key goal for constituencies

Lalganj (SC) in Uttar Pradesh had the lowest proportion of women with health insurance at 1.8 per cent, based on the analysis of the National Family Health Survey 2019-21 (NFHS-5) by the study

Phase 6 of Lok Sabha polls: Health insurance a key goal for constituencies
Updated On : 24 May 2024 | 8:10 PM IST

World Ovarian Cancer Day 2024: History, importance, theme, and more

World Ovarian Cancer Day is observed every year on May 8. It aims at raising voice in solidarity with the battle against ovarian cancer, one of the most deadly cancers prevalent among women

World Ovarian Cancer Day 2024: History, importance, theme, and more
Updated On : 08 May 2024 | 2:26 PM IST

Women-specific health insurance policy is not worth your money: Here's why

Health insurance policies: Adding a separate maternity cover can significantly raise your annual premiums throughout the policy's duration

Women-specific health insurance policy is not worth your money: Here's why
Updated On : 08 Apr 2024 | 4:00 PM IST

Return to office affects women's social wellness: ICICI Lombard study

An enhanced utilisation of digital platforms for wellness is a trend that has been catalysed by the push received during the lockdown and is now becoming a mainstay in the pursuit of well-being

Return to office affects women's social wellness: ICICI Lombard study
Updated On : 19 Dec 2023 | 6:11 PM IST

Rural uptake of sanitary pads rises to 45%: Health minister Mandaviya

Over 35 crore Jan Aushadhi Suvidha Sanitary Pads have been sold through the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana centres across the country in the last three years with the rural uptake increasing from 11-12 per cent to 45 per cent, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Thursday. Overall, the uptake of sanitary pads has climbed to 55 per cent, Mandaviya said. Briefing the media on achievements of the government on the front of development of women and children in the last nine years, he asserted there has been a radical change in the role and status of women in the country under the Modi government. He said the prime minister has worked on seven pillars of women security, women empowerment, prosperity of women, equal participation for women, respect to women, providing facilities to women and women health to ensure that the women of New India are truly empowered. Listing the initiatives taken for the welfare of women, he said it was the Modi government which ...

Rural uptake of sanitary pads rises to 45%: Health minister Mandaviya
Updated On : 14 Dec 2023 | 5:42 PM IST

Doctors advise increased monitoring, awareness amid alert on mefenamic acid

Several medicines in market have mefenamic acid as an active ingredient

Doctors advise increased monitoring, awareness amid alert on mefenamic acid
Updated On : 12 Dec 2023 | 8:30 PM IST

40 mn women face prolong health issues after childbirth every year: Lancet

Every year, at least 40 million women are likely to experience a long-term health problem caused by childbirth, new study published in The Lancet Global Health journal has found. Researchers found that the symptom of experiencing pain during sexual intercourse, or dyspareunia, affected more than a third of such postpartum women (35 per cent), while 32 per cent of these women experienced low back pain. Other symptoms affecting postnatal women included involuntary urination (8-31 per cent), anxiety (9-24 per cent), depression (11-17 per cent) and perineal pain (11 per cent), which refers to pain in the general region between the anus and the genital organs, the international team of researchers including those from the World Health Organization (WHO) said in their study. Their study showed that a high burden of postnatal conditions persisted in the months or even years after giving birth. However, many of these occur beyond the point where women typically have access to postnatal ...

40 mn women face prolong health issues after childbirth every year: Lancet
Updated On : 09 Dec 2023 | 3:32 PM IST

How lack of support and biases create a glass ceiling in health care

The fact that women are not reaching leadership positions means they are not able to influence decision-making on public health, Lancet article shows

How lack of support and biases create a glass ceiling in health care
Updated On : 10 Oct 2023 | 10:44 AM IST

51% women in India have ongoing health issues, reveals GOQii survey

Endometriosis a new health issue, affecting one in every 10 women of reproductive age: GOQii survey

51% women in India have ongoing health issues, reveals GOQii survey
Updated On : 30 Mar 2023 | 5:24 PM IST

Wipro Consumer Care invests unknown sum in women's health startup Gynoveda

Founded in 2019 by a husband-wife duo and a gynaecologist, Gynoveda attempts to help women aged 14-45-years cure disorders such as infertility, PCOS, and irregular menstrual cycles

Wipro Consumer Care invests unknown sum in women's health startup Gynoveda
Updated On : 27 Mar 2023 | 3:04 PM IST