Gujarat: 32 PG Medical Colleges, 3,724 Seats Approved
The Gujarat government disclosed in the assembly that 32 postgraduate medical colleges operate with 3,724 approved seats, with significant increases planned for 2024-25 and 2025-26.
Category : Healthcare Policy
Ludhiana Health Centre Fails to Operate Amid Staff Crisis
A newly inaugurated 10-bed urban community healthcare centre in Ludhiana remains non-functional, lacking doctors, specialists, and nurses despite government promises to revamp Punjab's healthcare system.
Rajasthan Cashless Medicine Scheme May Be Suspended
Cashless medicine distribution under Rajasthan Govt Health Scheme may be suspended at OPD pharmacies due to prolonged non-payment of dues, affecting beneficiaries' access to essential medicines.
AP Approves 520 Posts for Piduguralla Medical College
Andhra Pradesh government approves recruitment of 520 new positions for Piduguralla Medical College, targeting MBBS course launch in 2026-27 with 100 seats.
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Kolkata Hospital Toilet Crisis: Patient Death Exposes Gap
A cardiac patient's death at RG Kar Hospital reveals critical lack of accessible toilets in Kolkata's emergency wards, forcing critically ill patients to walk long distances.
RG Kar Hospital Emergency Crisis: Deaths Spotlight Closed Unit
Two recent deaths at RG Kar Medical College Hospital's emergency department highlight the ongoing crisis caused by a vandalized unit that remains closed for over a year, forcing staff to operate in cramped, ill-equipped temporary space.
Jamshedpur Cancer Unit Inoperative, Patients Travel for Care
The cancer unit at MGMMCH in Jamshedpur remains non-functional despite its February inauguration, lacking oncologists and equipment. Patients must travel to Ranchi for treatment, highlighting healthcare gaps in Kolhan division.
Ram's Values in Medicine: Lucknow Event on Empathy in Healthcare
A two-day programme at RMLIMS in Lucknow highlighted integrating Lord Ram's values like empathy and responsibility into medical education to enhance patient care and ethical conduct.
Mahendragarh Medical College Faculty Contract Appointments
Maharishi Chyawan Government Medical College in Mahendragarh district initiates contractual hiring for professors and associate professors to address severe staff shortages.
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Kangra Hospitals in Himachal Grapple with Specialist Shortage
Government hospitals across Kangra district in Himachal Pradesh are struggling with an acute shortage of specialist doctors, with vacant posts, poor retention, and incomplete infrastructure crippling healthcare services in rural areas.
Shalby Hospitals Expands Cancer Treatment in Ahmedabad
Shalby Hospitals in Ahmedabad has inaugurated a new high-precision cancer treatment machine, enhancing capacity with 65 specialized beds and aiming to meet rising regional demand.
Chennai Healthcare Crisis: Hospital Demolished, UPHC Closed Sundays
Residents of Kodambakkam, Chennai, are left without public healthcare access after the demolition of a maternity hospital and closure of the nearest UPHC on Sundays, forcing them to travel farther and pay more for medical services.
SSG Hospital Vadodara Gets Anaesthesia Workstations via Indian Oil CSR
State-run SSG Hospital in Vadodara has received two advanced anaesthesia workstations through Indian Oil Corporation's CSR initiative, enhancing surgical care quality and patient safety.
Chennai Healthcare Crisis: Hospital Razed, UPHC Shut on Sundays
Residents of Kodambakkam in Chennai are left without immediate public healthcare access every Sunday after the demolition of a GCC maternity hospital and closure of the nearest UPHC, forcing patients to travel farther and pay more for medical services.
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Odisha Orders Fire Safety Boost at Disability Centers Post-Hospital Blaze
Following the SCB Medical College fire in Cuttack, Odisha's SSEPD department mandates strict fire safety compliance at all disability care buildings, including alarms, sprinklers, and evacuation plans.
IMA Demands Fresh Probe in Bodybuilder Death Case
The Indian Medical Association in Amritsar calls for a new investigation into the death of bodybuilder Varinder Ghuman, alleging the initial probe violated rules by excluding IMA representation.
Rs 10 Crore Trauma Care Upgrade for Mysuru, Chamarajanagar Hospitals
The Karnataka government has approved a Rs 10 crore plan to upgrade trauma care centers at 11 hospitals in Mysuru and Chamarajanagar districts, including advanced equipment and 13 ambulances under the National Trauma and Burn Care Management Programme.
AP Guntur Announces 150 Staff Nurse Vacancies for 2026
The Office of the Regional Director of Medical and Health Services, Guntur (Zone-III), has issued notification No. 01/2026 for recruiting 150 staff nurses on a contract basis for Government General Hospital, Piduguralla. Applications are open from March 1
NMC Enforces New Post-Graduate Medical Education Rules Immediately
The National Medical Commission has updated Minimum Standards for Post-Graduate Courses effective immediately, covering infrastructure, faculty, patient load, and digital integration requirements.
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Jharkhand Proposes UG, PG Seat Hike in Medical Colleges to NMC
Jharkhand has submitted a proposal to the National Medical Commission to increase undergraduate and postgraduate seats in medical colleges, with plans for new PG courses in three colleges.
PGI Chandigarh Announces Standalone Transplant Centre at Sarangpur
PGI Chandigarh announces a new standalone transplant centre at its Sarangpur satellite campus to centralize all organ transplant services, enhancing patient care and surgical efficiency.
Attingal Sets Up Emergency Unit as Trauma Care Project Stalls
Attingal municipality initiates an emergency department and laboratory at Valiyakunnu taluk hospital as a temporary solution, addressing the one-year delay in the state's trauma care unit project and ongoing construction setbacks.
Kataria Seeks Nadda's Push for Chandigarh Medical Hub
Chandigarh Administrator Gulab Chand Kataria met Union Health Minister JP Nadda to expedite approval for a regional medical hub, aimed at enhancing super-specialty healthcare and medical education in northern India.
Telangana Medical Colleges Struggle with Associate Professor Vacancies
Government medical colleges in Telangana confront a severe shortage of associate professors, with 786 posts vacant. While assistant professor recruitment progresses, the mid-level faculty gap threatens academic quality and postgraduate training.
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Chennai Hospital Fire Probe Stalls, Parents Demand Answers
A week after a newborn suffered 27% burns in a fiery incubator mishap at a Chennai maternity hospital, parents accuse officials of stonewalling as the promised investigation remains stalled with no report filed yet.
AIIMS Delhi Canteen Menu Cut Amid LPG Cylinder Crisis
The old OPD canteen at AIIMS Delhi has trimmed its menu and may switch to packaged food due to a severe commercial LPG supply crunch, impacting daily service to hundreds.
Doctors Demand Probe into Kolkata Hospital Lift Accident Death
The Service Doctors' Forum demands a high-level inquiry into the RG Kar lift accident that killed Arup Banerjee, calling for action, compensation, and infrastructure improvements.
MLC Urges Satellite Medical Branches for Mangaluru
MLC Ivan D'Souza has urged the government to establish satellite branches of Sri Jayadeva Institute and Kidwai Memorial Institute in Mangaluru. The government is considering tie-ups with private hospitals for affordable treatment.
Jharkhand Seeks 431 New Medical Seats from NMC
Jharkhand government has formally requested the National Medical Commission to approve 431 additional medical seats across state-run colleges for 2027-28 academic session to address doctor shortage.
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Cancer Awareness High but Screening Low in Mangaluru
A survey by Sanjeevni Cancer Seva Trust and Mangalore Institute of Oncology reveals strong cancer awareness in Mangaluru but poor screening uptake, highlighting a critical gap in preventive healthcare.
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