Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Khurda shut for a week after 62 jaundice cases. Lab reports confirm faecal contamination in school's water supply. Read for details on the outbreak and corrective measures.
Jaundice outbreak at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Khurda affects 52 students. School may shut for all except Class X & XII to curb spread. Water contamination suspected.
Chatra district launches Jharkhand's first Mother Special Newborn Care Unit (MSNCU) at Sadar Hospital. The 11-bed facility promotes zero-separation care for mothers and preterm babies to reduce neonatal mortality. Read more.
Health officials investigate water contamination after 35 students contract jaundice at a Khurda school. Latest updates on the outbreak and ongoing safety measures.
Panic grips parents as a jaundice outbreak at a Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Odisha's Khurda district leaves over 30 students ill. Health teams investigate water contamination as the cause. Read for the latest updates.
A jaundice outbreak at Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya in Khurda has infected 25 students, with 100 more symptomatic. Authorities suspect viral hepatitis as the cause. Read for details on the response and health measures.
Rajasthan health department orders trained nurses to be posted in labour rooms for 3 years to cut maternal & newborn deaths. New cadre for critical care announced.
Jaundice accompanied by abdominal pain is a critical warning sign of a possible bile duct obstruction. Learn about the causes, symptoms, and urgent need for medical evaluation to prevent serious liver complications.
A shocking Prayagraj study reveals 90% resistance to common antibiotics in newborns. Experts warn against unregulated antibiotic use. Read the full report on the growing health threat.
Noticing pale or clay-coloured stools? It could signal a bile flow issue involving your liver, gallbladder, or pancreas. Learn the causes, risks, and when to seek medical advice.
Researchers in Mangaluru have created 'mBilimeter', a smartphone-based, non-invasive device to estimate bilirubin in newborns. This affordable innovation aims to replace stressful blood tests, especially in resource-limited settings. Read more about this
Scientists at the University of Exeter identify a novel gene, TMEM167A, responsible for neonatal diabetes in infants under six months. This breakthrough explains the link to neurological issues.
Leading neonatologists in India dispel fatal myths about severe respiratory issues in newborns. Advanced NICU care, timely intervention, and parental involvement are key to recovery. Read the full story.
Army doctors in Pune saved a newborn with a rare heart condition using advanced ECMO. Read about this landmark medical achievement in Indian military healthcare.
Learn about Obstetric Brachial Plexus Injury (OBPI), affecting 1-4 in 1000 births. Discover causes, the crucial role of early physiotherapy, and why 95% of infants recover without surgery. Essential reading for expectant parents.
Artificial womb technology, like AquaWomb, mimics the uterus to give extremely premature babies crucial extra development time. This innovation could drastically improve survival rates and reduce lifelong disabilities.
Newborn jaundice affects 60-80% of babies, but severe cases cause over 114,000 deaths yearly. Experts debunk the sunlight therapy myth and explain safe treatment options.
A Pune hospital saved a micro-preemie weighing just 550g born at 23 weeks. After 100 days in NICU, the baby was discharged healthy. Read this incredible survival story.
Mahisagar district on high alert after 299 jaundice cases in December. Two suspected deaths reported. Contaminated water identified as likely cause. Read for details and safety measures.
A 14-day-old infant's body exhumed in Pilibhit for autopsy after parents allege hospital staff dropped baby over Rs 5000 bribe. Probe underway.
A newborn girl from Dahod defeats tetanus after a grueling 3-month battle at Vadodara's SSGH hospital. Read her incredible survival story of resilience and medical triumph.
A leading Gurgaon neonatologist reveals how toxic air is harming babies in the womb and causing a spike in preterm births and respiratory distress. Urgent action is needed to protect a generation's lungs.
Doctors at Manipal Hospital, Baner, performed emergency surgery on a 3-day-old with intestinal malrotation and midgut volvulus. Read about the life-saving procedure and multidisciplinary effort.
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences launches State Newborn Resource Centre to enhance newborn survival through advanced interventions, training, and improved healthcare coordination across Jharkhand.
A young couple from Ambur finds hope at MGM Healthcare Chennai as doctors save both twins from rare TTTS complication without in-utero surgery. Read their incredible survival story.
Learn how your skin reveals early liver problems. Discover 5 key signs like jaundice and itching that demand medical attention for timely liver health assessment.
Discover 6 early liver damage symptoms visible on hands and feet. Learn about red palms, jaundice, and swelling. Seek medical advice if you notice these signs.
A premature baby weighing just 720g undergoes successful cardiac procedure in Kolkata, becoming the city's smallest infant to receive Transcatheter PDA device closure. Read this inspiring medical breakthrough story.
Health crisis in Ajmer's Dholabhata as 9 of 10 children test positive for hepatitis. Youth Congress protests contaminated water supply. PHED admits pipeline contamination issues. #PublicHealth
Massive student protests at VIT Bhopal over a jaundice outbreak turn violent. Vehicles set ablaze, Chancellor's bungalow damaged. Campus closed until Nov 30. Read the full story.