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In a significant development, funding for the Indian pharmaceutical and healthcare sector saw a dramatic decline in August 2025, with a staggering 82% drop to $47 million. This decline could potentially impact the sector's growth and development.
Meanwhile, in a move to support children, the Madras Dyslexia Association has launched a new toolkit called 'Count on Me'. The details of the toolkit's specific focus or innovations are yet to be disclosed, but it is designed to provide support for children.
On a separate note, Aster DM Healthcare has announced its acquisition of an additional 13% stake in Aster Ramesh Hospitals. The impact of the funding drop on this acquisition is not clear at this moment.
Interestingly, the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) also acquired an additional 13% stake in Aster Ramesh Hospitals in August 2025. The source of the funding for this acquisition is not specified in the article.
The 'Count on Me' toolkit, developed by the Madras Dyslexia Association, is a welcome addition to the resources available for children. However, more details about the toolkit's purpose, features, and intended audience beyond children are yet to be revealed.
As the Indian healthcare and pharmaceutical sector navigates through this funding crisis, initiatives like the 'Count on Me' toolkit offer a glimmer of hope for the future. Further details about the funding drop and its implications, as well as the 'Count on Me' toolkit, are expected to be released in the coming days.
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