Wenlock Hospital Mangaluru Gets Approval for New Floors
The government has approved the construction of the 4th and 5th floors of the medicine block at Wenlock District Hospital in Mangaluru, expanding healthcare infrastructure in Karnataka.
Category : Healthcare Policy
PGI Chandigarh Gait Lab Shutdown Halts Stroke Patient Recovery
A critical gait analysis laboratory at PGI Chandigarh remains locked for over a year due to administrative disputes, depriving hundreds of stroke patients and elderly individuals of essential mobility restoration diagnostics.
India Releases First National Lung Cancer Treatment Guidelines
Union Health Minister JP Nadda launched India's first evidence-based lung cancer guidelines on World Cancer Day eve, aiming to standardize diagnosis, treatment and palliative care across public and private healthcare systems.
Balrampur Hospital's 157th Foundation Day: New Upgrades
Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak inaugurated a dialysis unit, solar plant, and lift at Balrampur Hospital's 157th foundation day, highlighting its medical legacy and modern upgrades.
PGI Study: PM-JAY Increases Spine Surgery Access, Lowers Costs
A PGI Chandigarh study reveals Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY significantly increased access to complex spine surgeries while reducing out-of-pocket expenses for patients, based on 410 surgeries analyzed from 2023-2024.
PGI Chandigarh Diet Camp for Chemo Patients Today
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI) in Chandigarh is organizing a specialized diet camp today for patients undergoing chemotherapy, focusing on nutritional support and dietary management during cancer treatment.
AIIMS Doctors Scan Antarctica Patient from Delhi via Robot
Doctors at AIIMS Delhi remotely conducted a live ultrasound scan on a patient in Antarctica using a robotic system, demonstrating breakthrough telemedicine technology for remote healthcare delivery.
NITI Aayog's Dr VK Paul Urges UP Pharma Consortium for Global Hub
Dr VK Paul of NITI Aayog calls for a dedicated stakeholders' consortium in Uttar Pradesh to boost pharmaceutical and healthcare growth, focusing on biologicals, AI, and global challenges.
Haryana Launches 17 Cancer Daycare Centres in Districts
Haryana government launches 17 new cancer daycare centres across districts including Gurgaon to reduce travel burden for patients. The initiative aims to provide local chemotherapy access, with facilities equipped and staff trained for specialized care.
Army Eye Care for 2,500 in Remote Gujarat Villages
Indian Army's Southern Command medical units delivered comprehensive eye care services to over 2,500 people in 120 remote villages of Gujarat's Kutch region, with 150 patients identified for free cataract surgeries.
Noida PM House Staff Deny Shroud Over Payment Row
A family in Noida alleges post-mortem house staff refused to provide a shroud for their son's body after they declined to use facility ambulance. CMO orders inquiry into the incident.
Nagpur HC Acts on Mental Hospital Medicine Shortage
The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court has initiated suo motu proceedings after reports of acute shortage of essential psychiatric medicines at Regional Mental Hospital, calling drug access non-negotiable for patients.
BMHRC Bhopal Offers CT Scans at Affordable Govt Rates
Bhopal Memorial Hospital introduces advanced diagnostic services including CT scans at CGHS rates, benefiting gas-affected victims across eight outreach centers with new equipment.
Karnataka to Open More Cancer Centers to Ease Kidwai Burden
Karnataka government announces expansion of peripheral cancer centers to reduce patient load on Kidwai Memorial Institute. Kalaburagi facility upgraded to 240 beds.
Karnataka Expands Cancer Centers to Reduce Kidwai Hospital Load
Karnataka government announces expansion of peripheral cancer centers, with Kalaburagi facility upgrading from 100 to 240 beds, aiming to decentralize cancer care and reduce pressure on Kidwai Memorial Institute.
Varanasi Cancer Centers Expand Radiation Therapy Facilities
Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Cancer Centre and Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital in Varanasi have significantly expanded radiation therapy services, now treating approximately 350 patients daily with modern equipment and advanced technology.
Kullu Teen Suicide Over Lost Online Gaming Friend
A 15-year-old student from West Bengal committed suicide in Kullu's Bhuntar after losing contact with an Indonesian gaming friend he met online, highlighting mental health concerns among youth.
Kolkata Doctors: Teachers Key to Early Scoliosis Detection
Spine consultants in Kolkata emphasize teachers' crucial role in identifying early scoliosis signs in students to prevent permanent deformity through timely medical intervention.
NHS Bradford Pilot Role for Cousin Marriage Families Sparks Debate
The UK's NHS has advertised a pilot 'close-relative marriage nurse/midwife' position at Bradford's neonatal ICU, triggering online backlash over funding and cultural sensitivity concerns.
Odisha Experts Push for People-Centered Cancer Care
Medical experts in Odisha call for shifting from symptom-focused cancer treatment to holistic care addressing social, environmental factors to improve patient outcomes and reduce family burden.
MP Nhaske Urges Welfare Equity, Better Healthcare in Thane
Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske highlights welfare scheme imbalances and advocates for increased cashless treatment for accident victims, pushing for equitable access and financial protection in Thane.
RIMS Ranchi Approves New OPD, IPD Buildings to Boost Healthcare
The 64th Governing Body meeting of Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences in Ranchi discussed major expansion plans including new OPD and IPD buildings to address excessive patient load and improve healthcare services.
23 Junior Doctors Quit Jamshedpur Hospital Over Job Pressure
In a major setback to health services in Jharkhand, 23 junior doctors have resigned from Jamshedpur's MGMMCH citing excessive job pressure and monitoring, with 7 more considering resignation.
Mizoram CM Launches Health Conclave, Touts Universal Care
Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma inaugurated a two-day Knowledge Exchange Health Conclave in Aizawl, emphasizing the state's focus on healthcare as a development priority. He highlighted the Mizoram Universal Health Care Scheme and infrastructure upgrades
Wenlock Hospital Gets Rs 10 Crore for New Medicine Floors
Mangaluru's Wenlock District Hospital receives administrative approval for constructing fourth and fifth floors of Medicine Block using Rs 10 crore CSR funds from MRPL, adding critical healthcare infrastructure.
Ahmedabad Doctors Allege Bias in Ragging Probe, Seek NMC Help
Orthopaedic residents at Ahmedabad's MK Shah Medical College have written to the National Medical Commission alleging procedural lapses and bias in the inquiry into a ragging complaint against a professor.
St George's Hospital Mortuary Upgrade Inauguration in Feb
The renovated mortuary at St George's Hospital near CSMT in Mumbai, with a 24-body capacity and viewing gallery, is scheduled for inauguration in February, marking a citizen-led victory for dignity in death.
Lexington Expands Limb Salvage and Vascular Care in Bengaluru
Lexington Healthcare Hospitals has expanded its limb salvage and vascular care services in Bengaluru, enhancing treatment options for patients with critical conditions.
Bengaluru Mother Attacked by Rottweiler: 100+ Stitches, Trauma
Shalini Dubey, a Bengaluru mother, suffered a brutal Rottweiler attack leaving her with over 100 stitches and trauma. The dog owner is absconding as police file charges under BNS sections.
Mumbai Drain Tragedy: 1 Dead, 1 Injured in Goregaon
A tragic incident in Mumbai's Goregaon West left one labourer dead and another injured after they suffocated while cleaning a deep drain near Mega Mall early Tuesday morning.
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