In a heart-wrenching yet inspiring act, the family of Darshan from Chikkamandya consented to donate his organs after he was declared brain-dead at Victoria Hospital, giving new hope to several recipients.
A seven-year-old boy in Bengaluru has become a lifesaver for four individuals after a fatal accident, showcasing remarkable courage and compassion in the face of tragedy.
The UT administration moves to appoint a new director principal at GMCH Sector 32 based on merit, triggering debate among faculty and aiming to address operational lapses in emergency care.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated three state-of-the-art Tesla MRI diagnostic machines worth Rs 23 crore at Indira Gandhi Medical College in Shimla, marking a major healthcare upgrade.
Karnataka govt announces full coverage for secondary complications in rare disease patients under Ayushman Bharat-Arogya Karnataka, removing economic status barriers and setting a Rs 1 crore limit.
A tri-services medical mission, nicknamed the 'Flying Hospital,' conducted a mega advanced surgical eye camp in Gorakhpur, restoring sight to 374 patients over three days, including many from remote areas and Nepal.
Maharashtra's public health minister announces a decade-long strategy to enhance district healthcare, addressing ICU bed shortages in Pune's Sassoon Hospital and patient influx from other regions.
The Punjab government has operationalized free cochlear implant surgeries at four tertiary care hospitals, eliminating costs up to ₹10 lakh per ear. This initiative under the Mukhya Mantri Sarvan Ashirwad Yojana aims to eradicate childhood deafness.
Karnataka's health department mandates doctors pursuing postgraduate courses like DNB or diploma to serve in their department for at least 10 years and submit a formal undertaking.
Governor R N Ravi conferred degrees at the 38th convocation of Tamil Nadu MGR Medical University, with 65% women graduates. Top achiever S Shwetha won nine gold medals in MBBS.
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inspected Hamirpur Medical College, announcing a Rs 1,000 crore project including a Cancer Care Centre, nursing and dental colleges to enhance local healthcare access.
Karnataka Government Medical Officers Association announces a state-wide protest from March 11, closing OPDs and threatening full service stoppage if demands aren't met.
The mysterious death of a final-year MBBS student at CoMJNMH in Kalyani is under investigation, with sources citing study pressure from new NMC syllabus changes. Students now face 6 clinical subjects in 11 months, up from 4 in 18 months, amid increased ex
The long-delayed Civil Lines hospital project in Gurgaon has reached a crucial stage with the design for a 400-bed facility now in its final phase, including provision for adding 200 more beds later.
A mason from Amritsar underwent a critical emergency surgery at Dukh Nivaran Hospital, successfully saving his life after a severe medical crisis.
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government to clear the full claim for a cadaver transplant, ruling that rate caps cannot override the constitutional right to life under Article 21.
Government doctors and health department employees in Karnataka are demanding a revision of cadre and recruitment rules, along with opportunities for higher education and postgraduate studies.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta disclosed that she and her husband registered for body donation in 2010, highlighting organ donation as a life-giving gift at the Vardaan Film Festival.
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court demands detailed explanation from Central government regarding persistent faculty vacancies at AIIMS Nagpur, affecting patient care and medical education.
A 200-year-old heritage building in Kolkata has been converted into the Charnock Lohia Hospital, a 250-bed multispecialty facility. This inauguration is part of a broader expansion, with over 1,300 new beds planned across private hospitals in the city by
Goa Medical College's online OPD appointment system has recorded 7,000 bookings since February 4, but crowded queues persist in departments like general medicine due to high patient volume and registration bottlenecks.
ESI Hospital Maniktala in Kolkata has inaugurated a new ITU unit with 19 beds, increasing total capacity to 52. This expansion aims to reduce patient referrals to private hospitals and cut costs.
A new awareness campaign using cinema halls has begun in Delhi to promote organ donation, aiming to educate the public and increase donor registrations through films and discussions.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta disclosed that she and her husband registered to donate their bodies in 2010, highlighting NOTTO's national efforts to promote organ donation.
A 7-year-old boy in Bengaluru, who died from a brain injury in a road accident, donated his organs, giving a new lease of life to four recipients in a heartwarming medical story.
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has mandated the state government to create a comprehensive mental health policy targeting youths and the elderly, following a bail petition dismissal in a murder case.
A viral video from Malad, Mumbai shows a fruit seller allegedly applying rat poison to bananas and pomegranates, leading to public anger and a police case under food safety laws.
The Karnataka government has issued notices to 208 MBBS graduates who failed to register for compulsory one-year rural service, imposing a penalty of Rs 15 lakh each. Experts cite NEET-PG preparation as a key reason for students opting out.
PGI Chandigarh has deployed 113 security personnel at its non-operational Advanced Neurosciences Centre as part of a larger contract with PESCO, raising questions about resource allocation and costs.
US Senator Patty Murray grilled Surgeon General nominee Casey Means in a heated confirmation hearing, debating healthcare costs, vaccines, birth control, and chronic disease reform amid deep political divides.