Fortis Healthcare Q4 Profit Jumps 44% as Hospital Business Drives FY26 Growth

Fortis Healthcare reported double-digit growth in revenue and profit for FY26, backed by higher occupied beds, growth in robotic surgeries and radiation therapy, and expansion across key healthcare clusters including Bengaluru, Punjab, and Delhi NCR.

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Journalists Distill News on Ebola, Licensing Midwives, and California’s Budget

Céline Gounder, KFF Health News’ editor-at-large for public health, discussed the diversion of a Detroit-bound plane to Canada over Ebola concerns on CBS News’ CBS Mornings on May 21. Gounder also discussed how the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ebola outbreak has been declared a global health emergency on Fox’s LiveNOW on May 18.

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KFF Health News senior correspondent Renuka Rayasam discussed Georgia’s debate over licensing midwives on WUGA’s The Georgia Health Report on May 15.

• Click here to hear Rayasam on The Georgia Health Report.
• Read reporter Lisa Rab’s “License To Deliver: Some Midwives Break the Law To Assist With Home Births.”

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KFF Health News senior correspondent Angela Hart discussed California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s budget rollbacks on KQED’s Political Breakdown on May 14.

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KFF Health News California correspondent Christine Mai-Duc discussed Medicaid funding in California on LAist’s AirTalk on May 14.

• Click here to hear Mai-Duc on AirTalk.

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CCI closes case against 12 hospitals; rejects DG findings

The decision came after examining the investigation as well as the supplementary investigation reports submitted by its Director General (DG), wherein various aspects, including the pricing of consumables, medicines and medical devices, were considered.

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Max Healthcare to set up 712-bed facility in Lucknow for ₹1,400 cr

The planned project will be the company’s second hospital in the city and is expected to be commissioned in FY30.

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Childhood junk food can rewire brain for life: Study

Researchers also found that beneficial gut bacteria and prebiotic fibres could help reduce some of these long-term effects and support healthier eating behaviours later in life.

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Cloudnine to acquire Apollo’s maternity chain Cradle

Cloudnine has signed an exclusivity agreement to acquire Apollo Cradle and the proposed transaction is expected to value the business at around ₹1,500 crore. Earlier in June last year, ET first reported that Apollo Hospitals Enterprises Ltd (AHEL) had appointed a banker to scout for buyers for Apollo Cradle.

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NMC, ICMR plan to make clinical research part of medical training

Artificial Intelligence is expected to become another major component of the programme. Authorities are examining ways to integrate AI tools into clinical research for data analysis, predictive modelling, evidence generation and research support, while also developing ethical and regulatory safeguards for AI-enabled medical research.

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Ayushman Bharat strengthening India's national digital health ecosystem: Nadda

Emphasising India's efforts towards pandemic preparedness, Nadda stated that the Government is continuously strengthening healthcare infrastructure and emergency response capacities to effectively address future public health challenges.

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Pradhan reviews NEET re-exam preparations, stresses foolproof conduct

The National Testing Agency cancelled the National Eligibility cum Entrance Exam (Undergraduate) held on May 3 amid allegations of irregularities.

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Six in 10 patients drop-off after consultation due to financing delays: Survey

The survey highlights that over 52 per cent of clinics experience more than 20 per cent patient drop-offs post consultation when financing is unavailable, while 16 per cent report drop-offs exceeding 40 per cent.

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