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A healing home

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 3 min read

To cater to the rising multi-faceted demands in the healthcare services Sky Healers, a complete OPD service provider recently announced its expansion through franchise route. Dr Chakrapani Bhardwaj, CEO, Sky Healers India Pvt. Ltd, shares the future plans of his company. Ramanjit Kaur (RK): What inspired Sky Healers to take the franchise route to expand ...

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Unveiling curative success

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

Dr Kabra, a care centre for Vitilogo (Leukoderma) has witnessed tremendous success during the past few years. In an interview, Dr Mahendra Kabra, Founder, Dr Kabra elaborates on the company’s franchise venture.Ramanjit Kaur (RK): Tell us about the origin of Dr Kabra.Mahendra Kabra (MK): Dr Kabra started its journey way back in 1984. Dr Kabra ...

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Grabbing a handful of fairer share

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 4 min read

Fitness centres especially for women are still in its nascent stage. To capture this growing segment, Manisha Ahlawat has signed Vivafit, a European fitnesss centre as its Master Franchisee. In an interview Manisha Ahlawat, Master Franchisee, Vivafit India speaks about the brand and its expansion plans in India. Abha Garyali (AG): Share with us the ...

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Supplementing profits

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

ith Indians becoming more health conscious, there is an increasing need for nutritious and dietary supplements to remain fit. Seeing the great potential, Sanda Wellness has entered the Indian market. Vijay Dalwani, Director, Sanda Wellness, shares the success and future plans of the brand. Abha Garyali (AG): Tell us about Sanda Wellness and share its ...

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UNICEF, Oxford team up to train scribes on health reporting

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

UNICEF India, Oxford University and George Institute of Global Health, UK have come together to develop a programme for media reporting on public health with a focus on routine immunisation, states a PTI report. In a joint venture, UNICEF India along with the two British universities is developing certified critical skills appraisal programme to address ...

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AgroTech Foods organises workshop on health benefits of peanut butter

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 1 min read

AgroTech Foods, an affiliate of ConAgra Foods Inc. of USA has recently conducted a Health and Wellness workshop to promote awareness about the health benefits of peanut butter at The Oberoi Grand in Kolkata. The workshop was hosted by Nina Singh, Senior Consulting Dietitian, Kolkata, who shared a remarkable insight about the health benefits and ...

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India aims for zero HIV cases with fall in new infections by 57%

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

As the World celebrated 26th AIDS day yesterday, India celebrates reduction in the number of new cases of HIV infections.   According to the PTI report, the country sees 57 per cent fall in fresh cases of HIV infections. The report also says that the next target of the Indian government is to achieve the ...

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Discover health benefits of golden liquid 'honey' and its variants available in India

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 5 min read

Mankind is known to utilise honey since centuries in various medical, culinary and beauty purposes. Across the globe, honey is appreciated not just for its delectable taste, but also for tons of health benefits. Indian Vedic texts elaborately describe the benefits of honey and use several metaphors for it such as ‘the nectar of the ...

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Portea Medical acquires medical equipment service provider Health Mantra

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 2 min read

After acquiring stake in health tech start-up PSTakeCare in January’16, India’s home healthcare giant Portea Medical has announced fresh acquisition of home medical equipment service provider, Health Mantra India Private Limited today.The acquisition was made for an undisclosed consideration of cash and stock, expands Portea’s penetration into large home healthcare areas like Sleep Medicine, Respiratory ...

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Will diversify to newer geographies: IFC CEO

Opportunity India Desk Sep 29, 2017 - 6 min read

Who founded International Fertility Centre? What was the inspiration behind it?International Fertility Centre was founded by Dr. Rita Bakshi, my mother, and me. The story behind IFC is very interesting. I was offered a graduate position at Ernst & Young immediately after my degree in computer engineering but I was always passionate for entrepreneurship. It ...

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