Thai Monk Visits Patna Cancer Centre, Donates ICU Beds
Somdet Phra Thirayanamuni, a senior Thai Buddhist monk, visited the Buddha Cancer Medical Centre in Patna, donating ICU beds and laying a foundation stone for expansion while meeting patients.
Category : Healthcare Policy
Jharkhand Recruits 1,200+ Doctors, Adds CT/MRI Machines
Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari announces recruitment of over 1,200 doctors and installation of CT scan and MRI machines in all medical colleges and district hospitals to strengthen healthcare.
IRCS AP Launches Rs 8.4 Cr 'Mee Intiki – Mee Doctor' Rural Health Initiative
The Indian Red Cross Society's Andhra Pradesh branch launches a Rs 8.40 crore 'Mee Intiki – Mee Doctor' project, deploying mobile medical units across seven districts to provide doorstep primary healthcare to rural communities.
Kolkata Hospital Emergency Repairs Start After Patient Deaths
Following two recent deaths at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital, the health department has sanctioned Rs 29 lakh for emergency unit repairs. The original unit was vandalized in 2024 after a student's murder.
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Odisha Fire Chief Reviews Vimsar Safety After Cuttack Blaze
DG Sudhanshu Sarangi inspected Vimsar Burla to upgrade fire safety, focusing on AI cameras and 2017 norms after the Cuttack hospital fire that killed 12.
Telangana to Remove Private Medical Shops from Govt Hospitals
Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha announces removal of private medical shops in Telangana govt hospitals, citing legal delays and promoting generic stores for affordable healthcare.
India's First Passive Euthanasia Recipient Dies at AIIMS
Harish Rana, the 31-year-old granted India's first passive euthanasia, passed away at AIIMS Delhi after 13 years in a vegetative state, following a Supreme Court ruling.
Harish Rana, India's First Passive Euthanasia Case, Dies
Harish Rana, the first person in India legally permitted to undergo passive euthanasia, has died at AIIMS Delhi. His case set a landmark precedent in the country's medical and legal history.
Doctor Gets Legal Notice in ORS Labeling Battle
Dr. Sivaranjani, a Hyderabad pediatrician, has been served a legal notice after her eight-year campaign against sugary energy drinks mislabeled as ORS solutions, raising public health concerns.
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Digital Addiction Crisis: Experts Urge for Immediate Action
Experts highlight the growing crisis of digital addiction, calling for urgent policy reforms, educational initiatives, and public awareness to combat its harmful effects on mental health and society.
Nagpur GMCH Cancer Unit Gets Rs 1 Crore for Cobalt-60 Source
Maharashtra approves Rs 1 crore to replace the aging Cobalt-60 source at Nagpur's GMCH cancer therapy unit, aiming to restore full capacity for daily radiation treatment of 80 patients.
UP Cabinet Approves Land for Health Lab & Critical Care Block in Lalitpur
The Uttar Pradesh state cabinet has approved a land allocation for constructing an integrated public health laboratory and a critical care block with 50-100 beds in Lalitpur district.
Man Dies After Self-Inflicted Axe Attack in Etawah
A 27-year-old mentally unstable man died in Etawah after allegedly hitting himself with an axe, reportedly claiming he was sacrificing himself to a deity. Police investigation underway.
Rajasthan's Digital OPD 'Scan and Share' System Progresses Slowly
Only 1,537 out of 4,042 government health facilities in Rajasthan have operationalized the 'Scan and Share' token system for OPD registration, leaving 2,505 centers without the digital service aimed at reducing waiting times.
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Kolkata ENT Doctors Strike Over Alleged Assault, Security Breach
Postgraduate trainees at NRS Medical College's ENT department cease emergency work following an alleged physical assault and security breach by a patient's family, demanding strict action.
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.
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.
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