Practo partners with Thyrocare to make these tests available in Mumbai, to begin with ICMR & Government of India certified labs Bengaluru, India, March 28, 2020: Practo, India’s leading digital healthcare platform, today announced that Covid-19 testing is now available for booking on its platform. The company has partnered with Thyrocare to conduct Covid-19 detection …
We’re in this, together
As a healthcare company devoted to the cause of making quality healthcare accessible and affordable for a billion people, we’re committed to joining the battle against Coronavirus. The Coronavirus situation seems to grow more serious with each passing day, requiring immediate attention from each and every one of us. Our work impacts millions of people …
Practo launches health plan to offer unlimited online doctor consultations, starting at 399 per month
Practo Plus includes subscription-based health plan that offers unlimited online doctor consultations Practo, India’s leading digital healthcare platform, has today announced the launch of a new monthly healthcare plan under the umbrella of Practo Plus. Priced at INR 399, it is a subscription-based healthcare plan that provides unlimited online consultations with doctors from over 20 …
119% rise in women seeking online medical consultations in 2019
One in every three econsults from Indian women are for Gynaecology 66% of all eConsults for Gynaecology are from women in the age group of 20-30 Key findings: Women in the age group of 20-30 use the eclinic service the most, accounting for close to 66% of the total user base Overall, Gynecologist accounted for …
Indians ask 1000+ queries related to sexual and reproductive health, per hour
Sexual and reproductive health consults have gone up by 139% in the last one year Bangalore tops the chart, followed by Delhi NCR and Mumbai India, 12th February 2020: According to a recent study, less than 10% of young men and women in India learn about sex from adults including teachers, health care professionals, or …
Practo Insights: India witnesses a 94% increase in appointments with oncologists
The most discussed topics on cancer include breast cancer, oral cancer, prostate cancer and blood cancer Cancer cases in India have doubled in recent years. According to reports, India’s cancer incidence was estimated at 1.15 million new patients in 2018 and is predicted to almost double by 2040. Karnataka is in the top five …
Practo introduces 24*7 free consultation with qualified doctors for pollution-stricken Delhi
*The service will ensure prompt medical attention to all Delhi residents in a trusted and convenient manner November 6, 2019: Post Diwali, the air quality index (AQI) in Delhi breached the “severe plus” mark according to the Centre-run System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR). At a time when the city is crippled with the …
Practo Online Consult witnesses 88% growth in mental health queries
According to World Health Organization, one person dies every 40 seconds because of some form of mental disorder and only 10% of patients suffering from mental illness receive treatment in India. Still considered a taboo subject, mental illness is often swept under the carpet and patients who suffer from mental disorders are leading poor quality …
Set yourself free from self-diagnosis and self-medication
For many of us, the first reaction to sickness is not to consult a doctor but to become one! Feeling unwell? Simple, pop a pill or just scour the internet for symptoms. Sounds familiar? If you are also one of those who often diagnose and prescribe medicines to themselves, you are not only putting yourself …
Practo and RBL Bank launch India’s first health-focussed credit card
Practo users will be able to apply their credit cards directly on the Practo app and RBL Bank’s website The card offers benefits like unlimited online consultations, cashbacks in the form of HealthCash, free health checkups, to name a few Mumbai/Bangalore, August 08, 2019: RBL Bank, one of India’s fastest growing private sector banks and …