Category : Healthcare Policy


Mumbai's DCPR-2034 Triggers Public Health Crisis Concerns

Medical experts warn Mumbai's new DCPR-2034 regulations allowing taller buildings and reduced open spaces are causing environmental collapse, with rising respiratory illnesses, heart diseases, and pollution-related health issues becoming widespread.

Dr Ravneet Kaur Appointed Director-Principal of GMCH Sector 32

Dr Ravneet Kaur, a transfusion medicine expert, has been appointed as the new director-principal of Government Medical College and Hospital, Sector 32 in Chandigarh. She succeeds Dr Jasbinder Kaur and becomes the second woman to lead this prestigious medi

NMC Opens Applications for PG Medical Courses 2026-27

The National Medical Commission invites online applications for starting new PG medical courses, establishing standalone institutions, and increasing seats for the 2026-27 academic year. Key dates and guidelines announced.

Medical Tourism Thrives While Rural Mothers Struggle in India

India's focus on high-end medical tourism contrasts sharply with rural healthcare crises, where primary health centers suffer from staff shortages, medicine stock-outs, and crumbling infrastructure, highlighting a critical imbalance in public health prior

Mandya Youth's Organ Donation Saves Multiple Lives

In a heart-wrenching yet inspiring act, the family of Darshan from Chikkamandya consented to donate his organs after he was declared brain-dead at Victoria Hospital, giving new hope to several recipients.

Punjab Offers Free Cochlear Implants at 4 Govt Medical Colleges

The Punjab government has operationalized free cochlear implant surgeries at four tertiary care hospitals, eliminating costs up to ₹10 lakh per ear. This initiative under the Mukhya Mantri Sarvan Ashirwad Yojana aims to eradicate childhood deafness.

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