Punjab's Digital Plan to Improve Maternal, Child Emergency Care
Punjab mandates digital groups in all districts for faster maternal & child health referrals. Aim: reduce high maternal mortality ratio from 90 to below 72 by 2026.
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Vietnam Airlines makes emergency landing in Kolkata
A Vietnam Airlines flight from Frankfurt to Hanoi made an emergency landing at Kolkata airport after a 66-year-old German passenger suffered a brain haemorrhage mid-air. Read the full story.
Infant dies after medical emergency on Jaipur-Bengaluru flight
A one-year-old boy tragically passed away after a severe medical crisis aboard an Air India Express flight, forcing an emergency landing in Indore. Read the full details of the in-flight emergency and response.
Guwahati: 108 Staff Protest Over Recruitment, Patient Safety
Over 3,000 terminated 108 emergency service employees in Assam protest recruitment flaws and patient safety risks as services resume with new staff. Demands include job security and better pay.
KGMU Lucknow Trauma Centre Adds 500 Beds in Rs 296 Cr Upgrade
King George's Medical University in Lucknow is rapidly expanding its trauma centre, adding 500 beds for a 900-bed total. The Rs 296 crore project aims to enhance emergency care across Uttar Pradesh.
Assam 108 Ambulance Handles Surge Amid Staff Unrest
Despite staff agitation, Assam's Mrityunjoy 108 ambulance service managed a record 23,631 emergency cases in December. Discover how they maintained operations and improved response times.
Shocking Items Found in US ER Rectal Cases: 2025 Data
US federal injury data for 2025 details alarming cases of foreign objects lodged in rectums. Doctors warn against DIY removal. Read the full report and learn why early medical help is crucial.
Baby G: Karnataka's Pioneer in Tribal Healthcare
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.
Karnataka Ambulance Shortage: A Morning Crisis
Principal Secretary Harsh Gupta's defence of ambulance shortages in Karnataka, citing morning issues, fails to reassure. Lives depend on 24/7 emergency access. Read the critical editorial.
Kauvery Hospital's App Gets One Tap SOS Feature
Kauvery Hospital introduces a 'One Tap SOS' feature on its Kare app for instant emergency alerts and faster ambulance dispatch. This innovation aims to save critical minutes during medical crises.
Sri Lanka Extends Public Emergency in December 2025
Sri Lanka's President extends the state of public emergency, a measure requiring parliamentary ratification within a week. Read the latest developments and implications.
Pakistan Ambulance Services to Shut Down Nationwide
Pakistan's ambulance services are set for a nationwide shutdown from May 1 due to a funding standoff with authorities. This critical healthcare crisis threatens emergency response across the country.
Indian-origin man dies after long ER wait in Canada
Prashant Sreekumar, 44, died in a Canadian hospital after waiting 8+ hours with chest pain. His wife alleges negligence. The tragic story highlights healthcare delays.
Indian-origin man dies after 8-hour wait in Canada ER
Prashant Sreekumar, 44, died in a Canadian hospital after waiting over 8 hours with severe chest pain. His family demands answers. Read the full tragic story.
Indian-origin man dies after 8-hour wait in Canadian ER
Prashant Sreekumar, 44, died of cardiac arrest after waiting over 8 hours in a Canadian hospital ER. His family demands accountability. Read the tragic story.
Indian-origin man dies after long hospital wait in Canada
Prashant Sreekumar, 44, died in an Edmonton hospital after waiting over 8 hours with severe chest pain. The tragedy highlights systemic healthcare issues.
RMLIMS Lucknow's new 45-bed emergency ward to start in New Year
RMLIMS Lucknow is set to open a new 45-bed emergency ward, boosting total emergency beds to 128. The facility, equipped with oxygen pipelines, aims to reduce patient referrals to other hospitals. Read more.
Medical Emergency on Air India Express Flight, Passenger Dies
A 70-year-old man fell unconscious on an Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Lucknow. Despite an emergency landing and swift medical response, he was declared dead on arrival. Read the full details.
Kochi Bus Driver, Conductor Save Elderly Passenger
A quick-thinking bus driver and conductor in Kochi turned their vehicle into an ambulance to rush a 75-year-old collapsed passenger to hospital. Read their heroic story.
Google's Android Emergency Service Goes Live in UP, India
Google's Emergency Location Service (ELS) is now active in India, first in Uttar Pradesh. It pinpoints 112 callers' locations with high accuracy to save crucial response time. Learn how this privacy-focused feature works.
Google ELS for UP Police 112 Emergency Calls Goes Live
Google activates its Emergency Location Service for Android in India, helping UP Police pinpoint distress callers with greater accuracy. Learn how this free feature works.
Odisha CM launches 150 new ambulances for 108 service
Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi flagged off 150 new ambulances, part of a Rs 111 crore upgrade to the 108 emergency service. The move aims to cut response times and improve rural healthcare.
Gujarat's 108 Emergency Service Attends 1.86 Crore Calls
Gujarat's 108 emergency service has handled 1.86 crore calls, saving over 18 lakh lives. Key achievements include 60 lakh maternity cases and 22 lakh road accident assists. Read the full report.
9 New Critical Care Blocks Ready in Telangana
Telangana govt prepares to operationalise nine new Critical Care Blocks in district hospitals from January first week. This move aims to reduce referrals to Hyderabad and strengthen golden hour emergency care across the state.
Bengaluru man dies as hospitals, passersby fail to help
A 34-year-old mechanic in Bengaluru died of a heart attack after two private hospitals allegedly denied emergency care and passersby ignored his wife's desperate pleas for help. His widow calls for action and compassion.
Heart Attack Death in Bengaluru Highlights Emergency Response Gaps
The tragic death of 34-year-old Venkataraman in Bengaluru after a heart attack reveals critical flaws in emergency medical response and public indifference. Learn why the 'golden hour' is crucial for survival.
Bengaluru man dies after hospitals refuse, accident, ignored pleas
A 34-year-old mechanic in Bengaluru died after being refused by hospitals, an accident, and pleas for help ignored. His family donated his eyes. Read the tragic story.
SMS Hospital Starts Night OPD in Jaipur
Sawai Man Singh Hospital in Jaipur opens a night OPD to treat non-critical patients, reducing rush in the emergency unit. Learn how this new facility improves healthcare access.
Medical Emergency Diverts Air India Express Flight to Mangaluru
Mangaluru International Airport's rapid emergency response saved a passenger's life. Read how the coordinated effort unfolded and the flight resumed its journey.
Flight Diverted to Mangaluru for Medical Emergency
A flight bound for Thiruvananthapuram was diverted to Mangaluru Airport on December 2, 2025, due to a passenger's medical emergency. Read the full story of the in-flight response and safe landing.
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