Tambaram Corporation allocates ₹1 crore for its first pet crematorium in Thiruneermalai. The facility aims to ensure dignified disposal and tackle public health hazards from improper dumping of animal remains.
A doctor's encounter with Punjab farmers reveals a dangerous public trust in flawed regulations. Explore how lobbying manipulates science and endangers lives. Read more.
Mapusa Urban Health Centre threatens to cut water and power to the fish market for failing to maintain cleanliness despite repeated warnings. Read the full story.
Patna DM Thiyagarajan S M ordered surprise checks at 31 health centres. Salaries of absent medical officers withheld. Read about the crackdown to improve public healthcare.
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao advises against panic over reports of cancer-causing substances in eggs. The health department is awaiting test results. Stay informed.
Chief Minister Health Fair provided free checkups, medicines & specialist consultations to thousands across urban & rural primary health centres. Learn about the key health initiatives.
Despite a real estate surge, Vandalur lacks basic amenities like proper roads, drainage, and water. Residents face health hazards from sewage and stray dogs. Read more.
The Union Health Ministry directs Kerala to accelerate its Public Health Management Cadre implementation on a mission mode, citing national mandate and pandemic lessons. A 12-week action plan is mandated.
Five years after becoming a corporation, Tambaram still lacks basic drainage. Residents face sewage overflow, health risks, and high costs. A ₹750-crore project remains stalled. Read more.
Chandigarh shines with just 13.7% adult tobacco users, among India's top 5 lowest. National rate is 28.6%. Data reveals a promising decline in youth tobacco consumption nationwide.
The Sashastra Seema Bal's free medical camp at Sonepur Mela has provided treatment to over 5,100 visitors, offering screenings, medicines, and health education. Read about this vital public service initiative.
Over 80 Padma awardee doctors warn toxic air causes 1.7M annual deaths, genetic harm, and a future epidemic. They demand urgent action and declare clean air a human right.
A year after its inauguration, Ludhiana's Model Urban Primary Health Centre in Haibowal faces severe underutilization due to a critical staff shortage, impacting public healthcare access.
Warrior Moms collective urges ICMR to integrate local AQI into electronic medical records. This move aims to help doctors assess pollution exposure and protect children's health. Read their critical demand.
RJD MP Sudhakar Singh opposes the Health Safety to National Security Cess Bill, 2025, demanding a complete ban on gutka and pan masala instead of a tax. He calls the bill a revenue-generating tactic.
Three staff members of a Chennai private school arrested after a 17-year-old student reported rape. Headmaster, teacher charged with attempting to cover up the crime under POCSO Act.
Mumbai's health department partners with 70+ digital influencers to amplify HIV awareness and other public health initiatives. A new strategy for the digital age.
Shockingly, 82% of Rajasthan's govt hospitals flout central directives on biometric attendance. Health Minister Khimsar vows strict action and announces food courts for patients.
A total of 272 healthcare facilities in Prayagraj division received the Kayakalp Award for hygiene and infection control. Fatehpur leads with 86 awards. Discover the impact of this government initiative.
India's Health Ministry admits the country lags behind WHO's hospital bed benchmark. Despite expansion in medical seats, doctor and nurse shortages persist nationwide. Read the full report.
Two more suspected scrub typhus deaths reported in Palnadu district, Andhra Pradesh. Health officials investigate links to comorbidities as state tally reaches 736 cases. Read for details.
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.
Delhi's sole dedicated pollution clinic at RML Hospital reports a surge in mental health, skin, and cardiac issues linked to toxic air. Doctors warn of a silent public health emergency.
A 12-hour mass protest in Surathkal demanded the upgrade of the Primary Health Centre to a community hospital. Activists cite neglect and private lobby influence. Read more.
Gujarat's infant mortality data shows girls have a survival edge over boys, despite societal biases. Experts highlight low birth weight as a key concern. Read the full analysis.
Kanpur emerges as the top performer in Uttar Pradesh's Ayushman Bharat special campaign, issuing 3,589 health cards. Discover how the city achieved this feat and the state-wide rankings.
Varanasi achieves 71% score, ranking 3rd in Uttar Pradesh's health dashboard for October. CMO highlights performance on 16 key health indicators. Discover the top-performing blocks.
Exploring the shift from stigma to support in India's mental health and social safety landscape. Learn about the crucial role of community and policy in fostering well-being.
Oxfam's 2020 report reveals India allocated only 4% of its budget to health, ranking 155th globally. This critical underfunding left the nation vulnerable during the COVID-19 crisis. Read the full analysis.
Kendrapada district faces HIV challenge with 764 positive cases. Health officials identify high-risk zones as migrant workers return with infections. Learn about prevention efforts.