When Prosperity Gives Back: V. P. Nandakumar’s $1.5 Million Humanitarian Gift

By admin September 9, 2026 No comment

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A village-born financier, a global Lions gift and the long argument that prosperity must enrich the soil beneath it. Valapad, Thrissur — In July 2026, Lion V. P. Nandakumar, Chairman and Managing Director of Manappuram Finance Ltd, was recognised on a global stage for a contribution of US$1.5 million to the Lions Clubs International Foundation […]

Albania Targets Medical Tourism Boom with Affordable Dental Care

By admin September 8, 2026 No comment

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Albania is emerging as a growing destination for dental tourism, with its capital Tirana attracting international patients seeking affordable treatments. The city has nearly 400 dental clinics serving a population of around 600,000, while many clinics now market their services in English and Italian to reach overseas customers. Dental implants typically cost about €600 per

Ireland Health Service Fined Over Poor Storage of Medical Records

By admin September 2, 2026 No comment

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Ireland’s health service operator, the Health Service Executive (HSE), has been fined €645,000 by the country’s Data Protection Commission (DPC) after medical records were found stored in unsuitable and poorly maintained locations. Inspections revealed records kept in areas including a disused bathroom and a turf shed, with some storage sites affected by mould, poor

Manappuram Unique Times Business Summit 2026 Puts Healthcare and Wellness Tourism in Focus

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The Unique Times Business Summit 2026, presented by Manappuram Finance Ltd and organized by Pegasus Global Pvt. Ltd., was successfully held on August 9, 2026, at Le Méridien Kochi. Powered by FICF, INMECC, Alcazar Watches, Vibe Munnar and DQUE T-Shirts, the summit brought together distinguished leaders from the healthcare, hospitality, tourism and business sectors to […]

AstraZeneca Holds Preliminary Merger Talks with Bristol Myers Squibb

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AstraZeneca has reportedly held preliminary talks with Bristol Myers Squibb over a potential merger that could create one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies, with a combined market value of nearly $400 billion. According to a Reuters source, it remains unclear whether discussions are ongoing. AstraZeneca declined to comment, while Bristol Myers did not

French MPs Approve Assisted Dying Bill

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France’s National Assembly has approved a landmark assisted dying bill after years of political debate, voting 291 to 241 in favour of the legislation. The bill would allow eligible adults with a serious, incurable, life-threatening illness in an advanced or terminal stage to request assisted dying under strict legal safeguards. The law must still undergo […]

V. P. Nandakumar Commits US$1.5 Million to Global Humanitarian Causes

By admin July 13, 2026 No comment

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Mr. V. P. Nandakumar, Chairman and Managing Director of Manappuram Finance Ltd., has contributed US$1.5 million to Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), the charitable arm of Lions International. The contribution will support the foundation’s humanitarian programmes across the world, including initiatives in education, healthcare, disaster relief, youth empowerment,

Eli Lilly Strengthens Lead in Obesity Drug Race

By admin June 10, 2026 No comment

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Pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly has reinforced its dominance in the rapidly growing obesity treatment market after presenting promising trial results for its experimental drug retatrutide. Data shared at the American Diabetes Association conference showed the once-weekly injection could deliver greater weight loss than any obesity drug currently available or under

Lower Prices for Branded Weight-Loss Pills Drive Patients Away from Compounded Alternatives

By admin May 21, 2026 No comment

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Lower pricing structures for oral weight-loss medications from Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly are increasingly motivating patients to transition away from compounded drugs toward authentic branded options. Historically, the rampant shortages of branded injectable obesity treatments allowed compounding pharmacies to flourish by mixing their own personalized formulations.

Vatican Approves Animal Organ Transplants

By admin March 24, 2026 No comment

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Vatican has stated that Catholics may receive organ transplants from animals, endorsing the practice as medical science advances. The guidance supports the use of animal tissues, provided procedures follow ethical standards and avoid cruelty. The decision addresses xenotransplantation, a process involving the transfer of organs or tissues between species. Pope Leo XIV’s