A 12-year-old burn victim from Madhya Pradesh was allegedly denied free treatment at Jaipur's SMS Hospital due to out-of-state residency, highlighting healthcare access barriers. Read the full story.
The Indian Psychiatric Society reveals over 80% of Indians with psychiatric disorders receive no care, citing stigma and lack of access as key barriers. Urgent action is needed.
Delhi government increases income threshold for EWS families to Rs 5 lakh annually for free treatment at private hospitals. Learn about the scheme's expansion and its impact on healthcare access.
A pregnant woman from a remote Gadchiroli village walked 6 km in labour to reach a health centre, only to die after delivery. This tragedy highlights the critical gaps in rural healthcare infrastructure.
Former AIIMS director Dr Randeep Guleria highlights Delhi's dual healthcare crisis: toxic air and staff shortages. He calls for a decisive move to preventive care, accessible screening, and stronger primary health centres for 2026.
Discover how Baby G, Karnataka's pioneering tribal healthcare provider, combines professional training with lived Adivasi experience to deliver life-saving care to remote communities. Read her inspiring story.
Delhi is set for a massive healthcare upgrade with a new OPD & critical care block at AIIMS, a super-speciality RML building, and 277 new primary health centres. Read about the 2026 expansion plan.
As Delhi's pollution forces schools online, children from impoverished families struggle without phones or internet. Their fight for education reveals India's deep digital divide. Read their story.
Rajasthan's Mukhyamantri Arogya Yojana launches interstate portability, enabling 1.3 crore families to access cashless treatment nationwide. Discover the expanded healthcare packages.
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.
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.
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 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.
Lords Mark Microbiotech secures NABL accreditation, strengthening its national push for advanced preventive healthcare through cutting-edge diagnostics and AI.
Koraput MP Saptagiri Ulaka demands a government medical college in Rayagada, highlighting severe staff shortages and industrial growth. Urgent approval needed.
Russia ratifies the RELOS military logistics pact with India, granting mutual base access. The deal, timed before Putin's Delhi visit, reshapes South Asian power dynamics. Read more.
A pilot program using Tribal Health Navigators in Chamarajanagar has saved lives and improved hospital trust. Discover how this model works and the challenges blocking its expansion across Karnataka.
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.
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.
35-year-old pregnant woman dies at Bageshwar district hospital amid family allegations of medical negligence and demands for accountability in maternal healthcare.
Nagpur orthopaedic surgeon Dr Sanjeev Chaudhary presents HEATCO, a revolutionary osteoporosis tele-consultation model, at global forums in Paris and Sweden, earning international recognition.
Brajen Bhatta from Nalbari overcomes personal tragedy to continue free hospital transport service for needy patients. Discover how Zubeen Garg inspired his compassionate mission.
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 achieves Rs 100 crore annualized healthcare loan disbursement rate, revolutionizing medical financing in India. Discover how they're making healthcare affordable.
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 strengthens its strategic partnership with Progressive Infotech and Workelevate to accelerate digital transformation in healthcare services across India.
Asian Development Bank approves $398.8 million loan to upgrade three medical college hospitals in Assam, transforming healthcare infrastructure and creating centers of excellence.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta inaugurates 70 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, announces plan for 1000+ centers to transform Delhi into medical hub. Read about the healthcare expansion.
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.
New OSSI survey reveals insurance barriers prevent timely obesity treatment in India. Learn how policy gaps affect patient care and what needs to change.