Merck, Burundi First Lady Plan 2026 Health Programs
Merck Foundation CEO Dr. Rasha Kelej met Burundi's First Lady Angeline Ndayishimiye to assess joint health programs and develop a strategic roadmap for 2026. Discover their impact.
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DPDP Act 2025: Healthcare's New Privacy Rules & Challenges
India's new Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 empower patients but leave hospitals navigating ambiguities on consent, data deletion, and retention. Explore the impact.
Elon Musk Slams Canadian Healthcare After Indian Man's Death
Elon Musk sparks debate by criticizing Canada's public healthcare after an Indian-origin man, Amarjeet Singh, died following an 8-hour wait in a hospital. Read about the incident and the global reaction.
US Military Strikes ISIS in Nigeria
The US conducted airstrikes against Islamic State fighters in Nigeria, marking a significant shift in its counterterrorism strategy in Africa. Read the full details and implications.
SGPGIMS to Lead AI Healthcare & Statewide Telemedicine Network
SGPGIMS Lucknow plans India's first comprehensive specialised healthcare ecosystem with AI and translational research. It will also lead a statewide telemedicine network to tackle specialist shortage. Read more.
Explosion at Pennsylvania Nursing Home Leaves People Injured
A massive explosion at a Bristol Township nursing home caused partial collapse, leaving people injured and trapped. Rescue operations are ongoing. Read for the latest updates.
Merck Foundation CEO Dr. Rasha Kelej Honoured as Influential African
Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, is recognised among the 100 Most Influential Africans of 2025 by New African Magazine for her transformative work in healthcare and women's empowerment.
Dhakoli CHC to get upgraded 50-bed health facility
Punjab government considers proposal to upgrade Dhakoli CHC to a 50-bed facility. MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa chairs review meeting, says upgrade will bring more specialist doctors.
Midwives Deliver Hope in Kashmir's Isolated Villages
In Kashmir's most remote villages, traditional midwives remain crucial for childbirth despite modern hospitals. Discover their enduring role in the Valley's changing landscape.
Jharkhand father carries dead infant in bag on 70km bus ride
A Jharkhand father, denied an ambulance, carried his 4-month-old son's body in a plastic bag on a 70km bus journey home from Chaibasa hospital. The tragic incident exposes India's rural healthcare crisis. Read the full report.
Outrage as patient treated on floor at Pauri health centre
A viral video from a Pauri PHC shows a patient on a stretcher placed on the floor, raising serious questions about rural healthcare infrastructure. Officials cite staff and equipment limitations.
Gujarat Kidney IPO Raises ₹100 Cr from Anchor Investors
Gujarat Kidney and Super Speciality raises over ₹100 crore from anchor investors ahead of its ₹250.8 crore IPO. Subscription opens Dec 22, 2025. Read key details.
Chandigarh's Rs 2,160 Crore, 1,050-Bed Medical Hub Approved
Chandigarh is set to get a massive 1,050-bed Regional Medical Hub in Sector 53 within 42 months. The Rs 2,160 crore project will boost maternal, child, and super speciality care for North India. Read more.
Forbes India Recognizes TMTC as Cross-Border Healthcare Pioneer
Forbes India lauds TMTC as a pioneer in seamless cross-border healthcare at DGEMS 2025. Discover how they are transforming medical access for global patients.
Jaipur's MGUMST to Use Drones for Organ Transport
MGUMST Jaipur signs a pact for drone-based medical supply, organ delivery & surveillance. A new Centre of Excellence will drive innovation. Read how this tech will save lives.
Mid-tier Indian hospitals bet on expansion amid consolidation
As large hospital chains consolidate, mid-tier players like Jupiter, Paras, and KIMS are scaling up regionally. Driven by demand and insurance growth, they add thousands of beds, eyeing buyouts later. Explore the details.
India's Healthcare: Why Universal Care Trumps Just Insurance
Experts argue India must shift from insurance-based health coverage to a robust, publicly-funded universal healthcare system. Learn why primary care investment is key to preventing financial ruin.
Bain, Recognize Acquire HealthEdge in Multi-Billion Dollar Deal
Bain Capital partners with Francisco D'Souza's Recognize to acquire US healthcare software giant HealthEdge for $2.6 billion, echoing D'Souza's landmark TriZetto play at Cognizant. Explore the strategic shift.
NABL Accreditation Boosts Lords Mark Microbiotech's Health Mission
Lords Mark Microbiotech secures NABL accreditation, strengthening its national push for advanced preventive healthcare through cutting-edge diagnostics and AI.
MP Urges Medical College for Rayagada in Parliament
Koraput MP Saptagiri Ulaka demands a government medical college in Rayagada, highlighting severe staff shortages and industrial growth. Urgent approval needed.
Healthcare Sees $21.5B Investment, 13% Growth in India
India's healthcare sector recorded $21.5 billion in transactions from FY19-25, growing at 13% annually. Discover the drivers and investor confidence behind this boom.
11 Health Centres in Maoist Zones Clear WHO-Backed Quality Audit
Eleven health facilities in Chhattisgarh's Dantewada and Sukma clear national quality audit with WHO support, boosting healthcare in remote, high-risk areas. Discover how they achieved this feat.
Pregnant Woman Dies at Bageshwar Hospital, Family Alleges Negligence
35-year-old pregnant woman dies at Bageshwar district hospital amid family allegations of medical negligence and demands for accountability in maternal healthcare.
Nagpur Doctor's Osteoporosis Model Wins Global Praise
Nagpur orthopaedic surgeon Dr Sanjeev Chaudhary presents HEATCO, a revolutionary osteoporosis tele-consultation model, at global forums in Paris and Sweden, earning international recognition.
Punjab Approves 300 Specialist Doctors for Better Healthcare
Punjab Cabinet approves empanelment of 300 specialist doctors across 12 domains to improve healthcare services. This initiative will enhance specialist availability and quality of medical care across government facilities in the state.
CarePal Money Crosses Rs 100 Cr Healthcare Loan Milestone
CarePal Money achieves Rs 100 crore annualized healthcare loan disbursement rate, revolutionizing medical financing in India. Discover how they're making healthcare affordable.
Punjab to Hire 300 Private Specialist Doctors
Punjab government announces empanelment of 300 private specialist doctors to address critical shortage in government hospitals. Learn how this initiative will improve healthcare access.
Max Healthcare Expands Digital Transformation Partnership
Max Healthcare strengthens its strategic partnership with Progressive Infotech and Workelevate to accelerate digital transformation in healthcare services across India.
ADB loans $398.8M to upgrade Assam medical colleges
Asian Development Bank approves $398.8 million loan to upgrade three medical college hospitals in Assam, transforming healthcare infrastructure and creating centers of excellence.
1970s Punjab Dispensary Faces Collapse, Medicines Scarce
A 1970s-era rural dispensary in Alamgir village struggles with crumbling infrastructure and medicine shortages while adjacent Ayushman centre thrives. Locals demand urgent government action.
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