Deputy Commissioner Swaroopa TK chaired a health meeting, directing officials to issue Tayi cards for pregnant women, reduce maternal mortality, and boost immunisation and TB testing in Udupi district.
Administrative approval granted for a Rs 2 crore project to upgrade Wenlock District Hospital's sewage treatment plant from 350 KLD to 500 KLD capacity using new SBR technology.
India's CDSCO introduces immediate No-Objection Certificates for lab testing of new drugs, cutting approval delays. The new parallel processing system begins June 2026.
A Canadian psychology professor studying pet benefits adopts an emotional support chicken named Saturday, using her personal experience to inform research on pets and adolescent development.
Dr. Surabhi Dhanwala inaugurated a new hospital in Pune, featuring a grand ceremony attended by notable personalities. The facility aims to enhance healthcare access with advanced medical services.
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel suggests establishing a dedicated Garbha Sanskar center at RMLIMS in Lucknow to provide structured prenatal counseling and guidance for pregnant women.
Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru will soon open Jeeva Spandana, a non-transplant organ retrieval centre designed to provide private grieving time for families, aiming to boost organ donations through enhanced comfort and support.
Civil Surgeon Dr. Charanjit Singh conducted a review meeting with Community Health Officers in Amritsar to assess the progress of various health initiatives, including maternal and child care, immunization, and disease control programs.
Kerala Govt Medical College Teachers Association continues boycott of duties as salary arrears since January 2016 remain unresolved, severely impacting hospital services across the state.
Apurba, a dedicated blood donation advocate, emphasizes that blood should never be commercialized, having organized over 70,000 camps to promote voluntary donations and save lives.
Jharkhand's annual budget for FY 2026-27 allocates Rs 200 crore exclusively for cancer treatment, with total health sector funding at Rs 7,990.30 crore. The plan includes installing PET/CT scan machines in five medical colleges and upgrading district hosp
Chandigarh's Sector 16 hospital conducted a trial run of its evening OPD, attended by 25 patients, aiming to enhance healthcare accessibility for working individuals and students.
Zoram Medical College & Hospital in Aizawl successfully performed Mizoram's inaugural laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic cancer, marking a healthcare breakthrough. The procedure was part of a workshop with specialists, enhancing local surgical capabiliti
A Comprehensive Cancer Care Centre was inaugurated at Tirupur Government Medical College Hospital under the Namakku Naame scheme, addressing rising cancer cases in the Kongu region.
A shocking incident outside a Shimla hospital saw a dog carrying a human foot, prompting authorities to issue a show-cause notice to staff for negligence in handling biomedical waste.
Kerala's healthcare system, once globally praised for its pandemic response, now faces a severe crisis with doctors protesting and patients suffering. What led to this dramatic shift?
Government medical college doctors in Kerala continue their 74-day strike, protesting unpaid arrears, chronic vacancies, and unsafe workplaces. The state's acclaimed public health model faces collapse as infrastructure expands without adequate manpower.
Doctors at Chittorgarh district hospital boycotted work for an hour and protested after family members allegedly assaulted a doctor following a patient's death. Police intervened but no case was registered.
A woman battling severe mental illness was reunited with her eldest daughter at Nagpur's Regional Mental Hospital after years of separation, overcoming poverty and trauma.
Alappuzha Govt Medical College Hospital ordered to identify staff shortages following a surgical tool left in a patient's abdomen. Principal Dr B Padmakumar directs department heads to submit urgent reports.
Government doctors in Kerala's health services will take mass leave on Tuesday to protest a mob attack at Nedumangad district hospital and the suspension of a doctor, demanding justice and safety measures.
AIIMS-Patna inaugurated its new eye bank, with officials pledging eye donations and experts discussing advancements in corneal transplantation to eradicate blindness.
Darbhanga Medical College marked its 101st Foundation Day with alumni meets, academic sessions, and cultural events. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha urged the institution to lead in AI applications for healthcare and medical education.
SDM Narayana Heart Centre, Dharwad, has entered a clinical agreement with Aski Super Speciality Hospital to provide specialised heart treatment in Bagalkot, aiming to reduce patient travel for advanced cardiac care.
The 100-bed Kidwai Peripheral Cancer Centre in Mysuru is 70% complete and on track for a November opening. This Rs 123 crore state government project will serve over 11,000 local cancer patients, reducing travel to Bengaluru.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar becomes Odisha's first government medical institution to start a robotic surgery programme and liver transplant unit, enhancing advanced healthcare access.
Doctors and health workers in Karnataka announce a phased statewide agitation, including an indefinite strike, citing government delays in addressing long-pending demands like medicine supply and promotions.
The Anti-Naxal Force organized a free health check-up camp in Udupi, providing medical services to 136 tribal members from remote areas, with screenings for cancer, dental issues, and more.
Madhya Pradesh inaugurates its first government-run obesity clinic at Maharaja Yashwantrao Hospital in Indore, offering free consultations and treatments to combat rising obesity rates.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates projects in Nedumangad, detailing Kerala's health achievements including reduced neonatal mortality and modernized hospitals.