Chandigarh Proposes MBBS Seat Increase at GMCH to 200
Chandigarh administration submits proposal to NMC to raise MBBS seats from 150 to 200 at GMCH-32, citing Supreme Court OBC quota compliance and healthcare needs.
Category : Healthcare Policy
Ahmedabad Woman Seeks Helpline Help Against Husband, Lover Harassment
A woman in Ahmedabad contacted the Abhayam helpline after facing harassment from both her husband and her gym trainer lover, leading to a suicide attempt and intervention.
Delhi's Super Medical Hub Plan to Integrate 3 Hospitals
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta announces a plan to integrate GTB Hospital, Delhi State Cancer Institute, and Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital into a unified autonomous institute, aiming to streamline super-speciality services and improve healthcare efficiency
Odisha Family Donates Liver After Woman's Brain Death, Saves Life
In a heartwarming act of generosity, the family of a 73-year-old woman in Bhubaneswar donated her liver after she was declared brain-dead, saving the life of a 50-year-old man suffering from end-stage liver failure at a private hospital.
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NMC Fines 7 Medical Colleges Rs 1 Crore for Stipend Non-Disclosure
The National Medical Commission imposes a Rs 1 crore penalty each on seven medical colleges, including Rohtak PGIMS, for failing to disclose stipend details online, citing transparency violations.
Sassoon Hospital Seeks Priority LPG Supply Amid Global Crisis
Pune's Sassoon General Hospital requests district collector to ensure uninterrupted LPG cylinder delivery for cooking meals for 1,200 daily patients and relatives.
Punjab Minister: Private Hospitals Must Reserve 20% Beds for Govt Schemes
Punjab Health Minister Balbir Singh calls on private hospitals to allocate at least 20% of beds under government schemes to ensure affordable healthcare for all, emphasizing collaboration for universal access.
Ahmedabad Hospital Records Organ Donations from Two Cases
Civil Hospital in Ahmedabad recorded organ donations from two cases: a 21-year-old brain-dead patient's organs and another donor's cornea and skin tissues, highlighting life-saving transplants.
TN Healthcare Model Guides Union Govt's Welfare Initiatives
Health Minister Ma Subramanian highlights Tamil Nadu's pioneering healthcare schemes, including HPV vaccination and cancer treatment, as the Union government follows suit with similar national programs.
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Father Donates Kidney to Daughter in Rural Andhra Pradesh Milestone
In a groundbreaking medical achievement in Andhra Pradesh, a 53-year-old father donated a kidney to his 23-year-old daughter, Hemasri, who suffered kidney failure after childbirth. The successful transplant, performed at a rural hospital in Palasa, marks
LPG Shortage Disrupts Mumbai Hospital Staff Meals, Patient Food Unaffected
Mumbai's public hospitals face LPG cylinder shortages, affecting food for doctors and staff. Patient meals remain uninterrupted as officials work to resolve supply issues at J J Hospital and ACTREC.
KGMU to Deliver Medicines to Patient Beds, Ending Queues
King George's Medical University in Lucknow plans to deliver medicines directly to patients' beds via the Hospital Revolving Fund, eliminating long queues and ensuring timely treatment within six months.
BHU Hosts AO CMF Course on Facial Trauma Management
A two-day AO CMF course on 'Management of Facial Trauma' began at Banaras Hindu University, emphasizing interdisciplinary collaboration between dental and medical specialties for treating complex maxillofacial injuries.
Madurai Hospitals Use Firewood, Change Menus Due to LPG Shortage
Government Rajaji Hospital and medical college hostels in Madurai are cooking with firewood and modifying food menus to conserve LPG amid a commercial shortage, affecting patients and students.
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TNSCST-ICMR MoU to Strengthen Biomedical Research and Patents
Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology and Indian Council of Medical Research signed an MoU to enhance biomedical research, protect intellectual property, and facilitate technology transfer through patent initiatives.
Madurai's New Dialysis Centre Inaugurated by Minister
A new dialysis treatment centre was inaugurated in Madurai, equipped with modern facilities and funded by CSR initiatives. It will provide free treatment for eligible patients.
Chandigarh MP Reveals Health Gaps; Centre Has No Doctor Data
Chandigarh MP Manish Tewari criticizes the Centre for not maintaining data on doctor posts, highlighting severe health infrastructure inadequacies in the UT.
NHRC Seeks Report on Man Forced to Carry Stillborn in Box
The National Human Rights Commission has intervened after a man in West Singhbhum was allegedly denied an ambulance and had to transport his stillborn child's body in a cardboard box.
Gender Matching in Telemedicine May Lower Patient Satisfaction: Goa Study
A groundbreaking study from Goa Institute of Management reveals that matching patients with doctors of the same gender in telemedicine consultations may actually decrease satisfaction levels, contrary to traditional in-person healthcare findings.
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State Ensures Food Supply at Guntur Hospital Amid LPG Crisis
The Andhra Pradesh government intervened to maintain food services at Guntur Government General Hospital after LPG supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict threatened meal preparation for thousands.
Kerala: 312 Govt Healthcare Centers Get NQAS Accreditation
Kerala achieves a significant milestone with 312 government healthcare institutions receiving National Quality Assurance Standards accreditation, as announced by Health Minister Veena George. The accreditation is valid for three years, followed by re-insp
Safdarjung Hospital Launches Critical Care Follow-Up Clinic via e-Sanjeevani
Safdarjung Hospital introduces India's first dedicated critical care follow-up clinic for ICU-discharged patients through the e-Sanjeevani OPD portal, aiming to bridge gaps in post-ICU care and support remote patients.
India Approves 20,649 Medical Seats, PG Vacancies Persist
The Centre has approved 43 new medical colleges and 20,649 seats for 2025-26, but persistent postgraduate vacancies reveal systemic challenges in specialist training.
Daya Hospital in Thrissur Gets JCI Accreditation, First in City
Daya General Hospital in Thrissur, Kerala, has earned the Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation, becoming the first in the city to achieve this global healthcare quality standard. The hospital also secured Rs 150 crore funding for expansion.
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Telangana Plans Hub-and-Spoke Hospital Network to Ease Burden
Telangana government announces integrated referral hospitals across 10 districts to reduce patient load on Hyderabad's major government facilities and improve specialized care access locally.
Western Command Hospital Marks World Kidney Day with Health Push
Command Hospital, Chandimandir, under HQ Western Command, observed World Kidney Day with a strong emphasis on kidney health awareness, early disease detection, and promoting organ donation. The event featured medical experts and honored donors.
Maharashtra to Enforce Patient Welfare Rules on Insurance
Maharashtra government directs hospitals to maintain reasonable charges and insurance companies to reduce claim rejections, with strict actions planned for non-compliance to enhance patient care.
IMA Opposes Using MCOCA for PCPNDT Violations in Maharashtra
The Indian Medical Association's Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar chapter strongly opposes Maharashtra's proposal to apply the stringent MCOCA to PCPNDT Act violations, warning it could harm prenatal care.
Kerala Hospital Memos Surgeon for Public Notice on Facility Issues
The superintendent of Konni Government Medical College Hospital issued a memo to surgeon Dr. Shivaprasad for posting a notice about treatment facility inadequacies, sparking a dispute over hospital operations and staff authority.
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Gas Cylinder Shortage Hits Baroda Medical College Canteen
Baroda Medical College's hostel canteen faced a critical situation with only one commercial gas cylinder left for cooking. Authorities have intervened to ensure supply, while patient meals remain unaffected.
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