Kodagu Institute of Medical Sciences dean Dr. Lokesh announces enhanced patient services, help desks, and parking solutions while addressing a 28% doctor shortage and upcoming critical care center.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin will inaugurate 42 new healthcare facilities worth ₹359.46 crore on February 6, strengthening access to quality healthcare across the state.
Kalaburagi City Corporation halted contaminated water supply due to purification plant faults. New machines from Pune and Gujarat installed, restoring clean water from Sunday.
Deputy CM Eknath Shinde announces Thane's first cancer treatment facility is in final stages. The 600-bed hospital, built in collaboration with TMC, Tata Memorial, and JITO, will be operational soon.
The Indian government announces plans for a second National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS-2) in North India, aiming to bridge regional gaps in mental healthcare access and address the escalating 'silent epidemic' affecting youth a
Union Budget 2026-27 announces upgrade of Ranchi's Central Institute for Psychiatry to regional apex institution alongside Nimhans-2 in North India, boosting mental healthcare infrastructure in eastern region.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces expansion of NIMHANS to North India in Union Budget 2026, alongside significant healthcare investments, addressing mental health crisis where 10.6% of Indian adults have diagnosable disorders.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced customs duty exemption for 17 cancer drugs in Budget 2026-27, including immunotherapies, to reduce treatment costs and improve accessibility for patients.
Union Budget 2026 allocates significant funds to strengthen healthcare infrastructure, enhance mental health services, and upgrade digital systems for COVID-19 and emergency response.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced a Rs 1,000 crore allocation for Allied Healthcare Professionals and five regional medical hubs in the Union Budget 2026-27, aiming to boost medical tourism and healthcare infrastructure.
Union Budget 2025 announces five Regional Medical Hubs to integrate healthcare services, education, and research. Experts welcome the initiative but call for clear policy frameworks and infrastructure development.
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of NIMHANS 2.0 in North India and upgrades to mental health institutes in Ranchi and Tezpur during the Union Budget 2026-27 speech.
Ranchi is set to emerge as a major mental healthcare hub with the proposed NIMHANS 2.0 upgrade, as confirmed by CIP Ranchi director Vijai Kumar Chaudhary in Union Budget 2026 developments.
Union Budget 2026-27 outlines major investments in medical education infrastructure including new pharmaceutical institutes, allied health training expansion, and regional medical hubs to support India's healthcare transformation.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces a major healthcare initiative in the Union Budget 2024, aiming to train 1 lakh allied health professionals over the next five years to strengthen India's medical workforce.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces NIMHANS-2 in North India in Budget 2026, expanding mental health infrastructure. The move addresses rising mental health burdens highlighted in the Economic Survey 2026.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's Union Budget 2026 announces customs duty waivers on 17 cancer drugs, Rs 10,000 crore Biopharma Shakti initiative, and plans to train 2.5 lakh healthcare professionals.
Union Budget 2026 introduces major health initiatives including cancer drug relief, Biopharma Shakti Mission, and expanded healthcare coverage to boost India's medical infrastructure.
The Union Budget 2026-27 unveiled major healthcare expansion plans, including establishing three new AIIMS institutions and adding 75,000 medical seats nationwide over the next five years.
The Indian government's Budget 2026 proposes establishing regional medical tourism hubs across the country to attract international patients and boost healthcare exports, focusing on specialized treatments.
At Brain Waves 2026, PGI Director Prof Vivek Lal highlighted the partnership with armed forces, merging clinical excellence with military discipline to enhance neuro-critical care delivery.
PGIMER Director Prof. Vivek Lal and Command Hospital Commandant Major General Harkirat Singh inaugurated the two-day National Neuro-Critical Care Summit in Chandigarh, focusing on golden hour interventions for neurological emergencies through military-civ
National Medical Commission fails to enforce stipend payment rules for medical interns, with 65 colleges non-compliant despite Supreme Court observations and health ministry reminders.
King George's Medical University in Lucknow will construct a women apex centre and new dental block at Rs 400 crore to provide advanced emergency care for pregnant women and newborns, reducing referral delays.
SGPGI Lucknow conducted specialized training for operating theatre staff to minimize hospital-borne infections, with experts warning that protocol lapses can increase infection risks by 30-40%.
Lucknow University's Arogya Bhavan dispensary extends hours to 14 daily (7am-9pm) after VC inspection found staff absent. Show-cause notices issued, duty rosters revised for uninterrupted healthcare.
Kolkata's healthcare leaders urge Union Budget to address high GST on treatments, boost tertiary hospital funding, expand AI technologies, and strengthen rural health worker incentives for better patient access.
Madurai's Devadoss Hospital marked its 200th Academic Forum with OBESICON 2026, focusing on obesity as a modern epidemic. Experts from multiple medical fields discussed health impacts and solutions.
Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute launches a two-day virtual conference on heart failure care advancements, featuring global experts discussing innovative technologies and digital solutions for cardiac treatment.
Dilasa palliative care centre in Ponda, run by IMA, introduces home care services with volunteer support and Rs 1.3 crore funding from SBI for underprivileged patients.