Mumbai, India, 25 July 2025: In a move that introduces a new way that fertility care may be accessed in India, Indira IVF Hospital Limited has introduced the ‘IVF Success Calculator’ — a digital tool that offers personalised estimates of IVF success rates and the number of cycles potentially required, based on an individual’s medical data. Launched on the occasion of World IVF Day, the calculator is designed to empower aspiring parents with clarity even before their first consultation. This innovation is another step towards achieving optimal patient outcomes by offering guidance at the earliest stage of the journey. The calculator is free to use, fully confidential, and available online, making it accessible to individuals across geographies and backgrounds.

This calculator analyses key medical inputs and, within a few minutes, generates a downloadable report that outlines success probabilities while also highlighting potential fertility concerns such as PCOS or abnormal sperm morphology. It offers early treatment considerations along with general lifestyle recommendations. The IVF Success Calculator allows users to manually enter key medical details, including AMH values, sperm count and motility or upload existing reports to receive a personalised success estimate, delivered securely in a few minutes.

Speaking about the launch, Dr. Kshitiz Murdia, CEO and Whole-Time Director, Indira IVF, said “The IVF Success Calculator offers individuals a way to understand their likelihood of success based on their key medical details, and allows them to begin the process with a sense of direction rather than uncertainty. As part of our continued focus on innovation, we see this technology as a way to bridge the information gap that often exists at the start of the journey”

The calculator’s predictions present projected success rates across one, two, and three IVF cycles. This may help individuals make informed decisions with greater clarity and confidence at every stage of their journey.

Mr. Nitiz Murdia, Managing Director, Indira IVF, added, “Many individuals approach IVF with a limited understanding of what their treatment path might involve, often relying on generalised information that does not reflect their specific medical circumstances. The IVF Success Calculator offers a personalised view, helping couples see what is medically realistic for them before they begin. It encourages timely decision-making, reduces hesitation, and supports a more informed approach to treatment. This initiative is part of our broader vision to ensure awareness, accessibility and reliability for the patients.”

With over 165 clinics across the country and more than 1.75 lakh IVF pregnancies, Indira IVF continues to expand its efforts to make fertility care more reliable and accessible to patients across geographies. The IVF Success Calculator is now live on the Indira IVF website and is can serve as an important first step for individuals as they begin their journey toward parenthood.

Pune, 25th July 2025: A 13-year-old child who fell from the fifth floor of a residential building and was taken to the hospital with severed injury and unconscious state was successfully saved by doctors at Manipal Hospital, Kharadi. The child had sustained severe injury to the entire left side of his body, including fractures in the Femur (Thigh bone), hand, foot, pelvis, internal bleeding and spinal injury. His blood pressure on arrival was 50mmhg and his hemoglobin level was critically low at 5g/dL.

Due to Internal bleeding and a low platelet count led to the kid’s condition significantly deteriorate. Between 12:00 am and 3:00 am, a Three-hour emergency surgery was conducted to fix the hand and Femur (Thigh) fracture.

While speaking about the case, Dr. Vinay Kumar Gautam, Consultant – Orthopedic Surgery, Manipal Hospital, Kharadi said, “Blood transfusions and close observation were carried out after the resuscitation. To check for any interior damage, imaging took place. Because the child was moving his limbs, unsafe blood pressure seemed to indicate a spinal injury, but head damage did not seem severe enough to necessitate brain surgery. The boy experienced a series of surgical treatments over the span of the next three days, including separate procedures for the pelvis and the feet, then separate spine surgery, separate long bone fixation for the femur, Humerus fracture, Elbow fracture and wound debridement as the final major procedure. To reduce the risk of bleeding and infection, drainage treatments were also carried out.

The patient was under treatment of pediatric intensive care unit under Dr. Rohan Chougule, Consultant – Pediatrics. Spine stabilization was led by Dr. Mohit Mutha, Consultant – Spine Surgery, while Dr. Manoj Pawar, Consultant – Pulmonology, assisted in managing respiratory stability in the ICU.

Mr. Parmeswar Das, Director, Manipal Hospital, Kharadi, Pune said, “This is a case example of the preparation and excellence of our trauma and emergency team. The severely injured child’s successful recovery from his tragic fall is evidence of our hospital’s dedication to providing excellent multidisciplinary treatment and quick emergency response.”

The surgery was successfully completed by Dr Vinay Kumar Gautam, Consultant – Orthopedic, and patient was under the supervision of paediatric consultant Dr. Rohan Chougule, the patient was kept under observation in the paediatric intensive care unit. Dr. Mohit Mutha, Consultant in Spine Surgery, oversaw the stabilization of the spine, while Dr. Manoj Pawar, Consultant in Pulmonology, helped to oversee respiratory stability in the intensive care unit.

Wellness is No Longer a Cost, Its Capital: CII–MediBuddy Report Maps Corporate India’s Digital Health Readiness

25 July 2025 – MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare company, in collaboration with CII, today unveiled the second edition of its corporate wellness report, marking a continued effort to decode the evolving landscape of employee well-being in India Inc. The latest edition, titled Workplace Health Reimagined: Corporate India’s Readiness for Digital Health Leadership, highlights how employee wellness is evolving from a peripheral initiative to a strategic lever for workforce productivity, talent retention, and business continuity.

India’s healthcare and workplace wellness landscape is undergoing a significant transformation, with wellness emerging as a national priority in the journey towards Viksit Bharat 2047. This is being shaped by rising medical inflation (14%), increased chronic disease risk, a digitally empowered workforce, and growing demand for inclusive and preventive care models. In a post-pandemic world, where hybrid work models have become the norm, organisations are rethinking wellness, placing equal weight on physical and mental health, and moving from episodic to always-on care models. Technology is at the heart of this transformation; AI-driven insights, data-enabled personalisation, and mobile-first platforms are enabling more impactful care delivery. The nation’s digital health infrastructure demonstrates remarkable scale. Public health initiatives such as the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) and the IRDAI’s push for 100% cashless insurance claims are further accelerating the shift toward digitally integrated, OPD-first healthcare systems. Together, digital infrastructure and insurance are proving to be critical enablers of equitable, future-ready wellness delivery across India.

The report reveals a stark reality of over 70% of employees carrying at least one lifestyle-related health risk, yet only 20% of employers providing routine health screenings. This alarming scenario calls for a shift from episodic, event-based health programs to always-on, digital-first ecosystems that drive workforce productivity, talent retention, and business continuity, all fostering business growth in today’s evolving times of shifting workforce priorities.

Key findings/highlights from the report:

Macro View: The National Wellness Landscape

• Rising Burden of NCDs: Non-communicable diseases now account for 63% of all deaths in India, with heart disease, diabetes, and stroke impacting the workforce at median ages of 32, 34, and 36, respectively.
• Healthcare Infrastructure Crisis: The doctor-to-population ratio remains below WHO guidelines, with 70% of Indians in rural/semi-urban areas facing significant access barriers to diagnostics and routine care
• Healthcare Coverage Crisis: Only 41% of Indian households have any form of health insurance, leaving over 50 crore people, belonging largely from India’s 40-crore “missing middle” population, particularly comprising gig, daily wage, and informal workers, vulnerable to catastrophic health expenses
• Low OPD Insurance Penetration: OPD insurance penetration in India remains below 0.1%, a significant gap compared to over 85% in the US and 95% in Singapore, leaving most outpatient expenses uncovered, despite OPD accounting for nearly 70% of out-of-pocket healthcare spending
• High Out-of-Pocket Spending: OOPE accounts for 63% of India’s total health spend
• Within Workplaces: The Corporate Lens
• Productivity Loss: Presenteeism and chronic illnesses cost Indian companies up to ₹1.12 lakh per employee annually, while structured wellness programs deliver a 3–4x return on investment
• Limited Access to Diagnostics: Less than 20% of corporate health programs cover essential diagnostics, despite their role in 60–70% of clinical decisions
• Low Preventive Screening for Women: Only 1.9% of eligible Indian women undergo cervical cancer screening, and just 36% of corporates provide targeted wellness benefits for women
• Gaps in Women-Centric Benefits: Just 36% of corporates offer targeted wellness benefits for women, with even fewer extending support for eldercare and mental health
• Lifestyle Risks and Screening Gaps: Over 70% of employees have at least one lifestyle-related risk factor, yet only 20% of employers provide routine health screenings
• SMEs Lag in Wellness Coverage: Although SMEs employ over 111 million people, only 9% offer structured wellness programs
• Corporate Wellness Readiness: India’s average Corporate Wellness Quotient (CWQ) score stands at 55/100, with fewer than 15% of companies achieving a ‘Mature’ wellness readiness level

Satish Kannan, Co-founder & CEO, MediBuddy, said, “India’s journey towards becoming a Viksit Bharat by 2047 cannot rest on economic metrics alone; it must be built on the health, productivity, and well-being of its people. As we stand at this inflection point, employee wellness can no longer be treated as an optional benefit but must be considered a strategic imperative. With rising health risks and evolving workforce expectations, this report in collaboration with CII offers actionable insights and data-driven frameworks to help organisations transition from annual health camps to always-on, digital-first ecosystems. At MediBuddy, we are happy to support this transformation by delivering care that is proactive, personalised, and powered by technology.”

Insights from the report: Trends reshaping care culture

The report highlights how employee wellness in India is moving beyond one-size-fits-all health programs to more integrated, inclusive, personalised, and digitally powered wellness solutions. Employees now expect benefits that reflect their life, role, and risk profile across domains such as mental health, chronic care, eldercare, and preventive screenings. At the same time, employee engagement is being increasingly driven by features such as gamified health journeys and wellness wallets. Additionally, mobile-first platforms and OPD access for dependents are now becoming differentiators in how employees engage with corporate wellness programs, with inclusion-focused benefits becoming key in addressing diverse workforce needs.

To direct this shift, the report introduces the Corporate Wellness Quotient (CWQ), an original and comprehensive benchmarking tool measuring digital wellness maturity and readiness across four pillars: access & affordability, policy integration, digital enablement, and employee engagement; and the ten-step wellness blueprint, which offers companies a strategic roadmap to build resilient and inclusive care ecosystems.