Goa GMC Online OPD Booking Starts Feb 4 on Trial Basis

Goa Medical College introduces online appointment system for OPD services from February 4, initially covering 100 slots each in five key departments. Patients can register via mobile OTP or ABHA/DDSSY cards with a one-time fee.

Chinese Kite String Menace: Ludhiana Wildlife Suffers

Ludhiana faces a growing crisis as Chinese kite string causes severe injuries and deaths to birds and animals. Veterinarians report weekly admissions of injured birds and complex cases in dogs, urging public action and boycott of the hazardous material.

Children Learn From Body Language Before Words

Research reveals children's brains are biologically wired to read subtle body cues like facial expressions and posture long before understanding language, shaping their sense of safety and trust.

Nitish Kumar Opens APICON 2026 in Patna

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar inaugurated the 81st APICON conference in Patna, attended by 10,000 doctors. The event features 500+ presentations on medical advancements.

Five-Year-Old Fights Rare Childhood Dementia in Essex

Holly Nayler, a five-year-old from Colchester, Essex, lives with CLN2 Batten disease, a rare and fatal childhood dementia. Her family shares their journey with seizures, treatment, and uncertainty over future drug access.

Sparsh Leprosy Campaign in Dakshina Kannada to Fight Stigma

Dakshina Kannada health department launches Sparsh Leprosy Awareness Campaign from Jan 30 to Feb 13, focusing on stigma reduction, early detection, and treatment. District reports 47 cases in 2025-26, with free MDT and rehabilitation services available.

Rare Life-Saving Surgery in Mangaluru Hospital

Fr Muller Medical College Hospital in Mangaluru successfully performed a rare pulmonary thrombo-embolectomy on a 38-year-old man from Hassan, saving his life from imminent cardiopulmonary collapse.

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