India to Be First to Decouple Healthcare from Wealth: Dr. Shetty
Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty announces India's goal to become the first country globally to make healthcare accessible regardless of wealth, leveraging technology and innovation.
Category : Healthcare Policy
Delhi: 2.4% Births Outside Hospitals Despite Progress
Delhi government data reveals that while institutional deliveries have surged to 96.1% in 2024, 2.4% of births are still assisted by relatives or untrained persons, highlighting persistent challenges in maternal healthcare.
Kerala CM Opens Rs 242 Crore Cancer Centre Building
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates the new 14-storey building at Thiruvananthapuram Regional Cancer Centre, featuring advanced facilities like robotic surgery and 200 additional beds.
Health Minister Stresses New Tech Role in Pathology
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya emphasizes the critical role of new technologies like AI and digital tools in revolutionizing pathology services for better healthcare outcomes.
AIIMS-Patna's First Bariatric Surgery Boosts Public Healthcare
AIIMS-Patna successfully conducted its inaugural bariatric surgery on a 24-year-old woman, marking a milestone in Bihar's public healthcare for treating obesity-related conditions.
AIIMS-Patna Eye Bank: 64 Donations, 45 Transplants Since April 2025
AIIMS-Patna's eye bank has received 64 eye donations and completed 45 corneal transplant surgeries since April 30, 2025, with a waiting list of over 50 patients. The facility addresses various eye conditions, including congenital blindness and injuries.
Telangana Expands Geriatric Care for Rising Elderly Population
Telangana is overhauling its healthcare system to address the needs of a rapidly ageing population, projected to reach 17% by 2036. The state plans district geriatric centres and specialized training to tackle non-communicable diseases and mental health c
TIMS Sanathnagar to Open with Digital Hospital Management System
The Telangana government is preparing to inaugurate the 1,000-bed TIMS Sanathnagar with a fully digitized e-HMIS platform. This system will integrate all hospital services from registration to discharge, ensuring seamless patient care and compliance with
Bombay HC Slams AIIMS Nagpur Over 137 Faculty Vacancies
The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court expressed strong displeasure over large-scale faculty vacancies at AIIMS Nagpur, calling its condition worse than government hospitals. The court directed a detailed report on the 137 vacant posts.
Nagpur HC Urged to Act on GMCH Security and Transplant Delays
Amicus curiae highlights security lapses, staff shortages, and stalled transplant services at Nagpur's GMCH, urging Bombay High Court intervention to protect doctors and patients.
Combating Cancer Scare in Jammu and Kashmir Explained
An in-depth look at the growing cancer concerns in Jammu and Kashmir, examining causes, government initiatives, and public health strategies to address this critical issue.
Health Schemes Unaffected Despite NHM Funding Delays
Despite delays in National Health Mission funding, health services in Karnataka continue unaffected, with Suvarna Arogya Suraksha Trust performing 15-20 CT and MRI scans daily.
Kerala Hires Professionals to Boost Organ Transplantation
Kerala government hires professional services to streamline organ retrieval and transplantation, paying specialists for their time and expertise to encourage more hospitals as retrieval centers.
Bengaluru Dental College Adopts Digital 3D Technology for Patients
Govt Dental College in Bengaluru introduces digital intra-oral scanners and 3D printers, replacing traditional putty impressions for faster, cleaner dental procedures like crowns and implants.
Nadda Calls for AI in Diagnostics, Faster Faculty Recruitment at AIIMS
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda emphasized integrating artificial intelligence into diagnostics and accelerating faculty recruitment at AIIMS to address staffing gaps while maintaining quality standards.
Odisha Hospital Probe After Women Lie on Floor Post-Surgery
Authorities in Jagatsinghpur district have launched an inquiry and issued a show-cause notice to a medical officer after 20 women had to lie on the hospital floor following sterilization surgery, raising serious patient safety concerns.
College Canteen Closed After Reptile Tail Found in Student Drink
Thanthai Periyar Govt Arts and Science College canteen closed after six students fell ill from sharing a soft drink bottle allegedly containing a reptile tail. Students stable, investigation underway.
Surgical Tool Found in Woman's Abdomen After 5 Years in Kerala
A surgical instrument was discovered inside a woman's abdomen five years after her operation in Kerala, prompting an official inquiry and suspension of involved government staff.
Indore's Green Corridors Save Lives with Organ Donation
Indore coordinated two green corridors to transport organs from a brain-dead donor, Vijay Jaiswal, saving multiple critically ill patients in Indore and Ahmedabad through timely transplants.
Punjab Minister Calls Mental Health Fellows 'Lighthouses' in Drug Fight
Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh praised fellows of the Leadership in Mental Health Programme as 'lighthouses' guiding individuals through addiction recovery, emphasizing their role in strengthening the state's mental health and de-addiction infras
Schizophrenia Found in Dharamshala College Death Case
A medical board report submitted to a Dharamshala court reveals the deceased student suffered from schizophrenia, as the court grants bail to accused teacher and students.
Bengaluru Maternity Shoot Tragedy Sparks Safety Debate
A tragic incident during a maternity photoshoot in Bengaluru has raised serious safety concerns, prompting calls for stricter regulations in the photography industry.
Karnataka Hospitals: New CT/MRI Arrangements Amid Payment Delays
Karnataka government hospitals have introduced new arrangements for CT and MRI scans to address payment delays, while maintaining free services for BPL patients and 30% subsidies for APL patients as per existing norms.
Digital Illiteracy Blocks Healthcare Access for Delhi Seniors
A Delhi survey finds 86% of elderly lack digital literacy, preventing access to online health services. New community-led 'Elders for Elders' model empowers seniors to bridge the gap.
Kerala Medical College Strike: Dies Non Imposed on Doctors
The indefinite strike by medical college doctors in Kerala enters its fourth day, with the health department imposing dies non and demanding a list of protesting doctors. Outpatient services and non-emergency surgeries are halted, causing severe crisis in
Family Alleges Medical Negligence at Konni Govt Hospital
A family in Kerala's Kottayam district has filed a police complaint alleging medical negligence at Konni Government Medical College Hospital after their 14-year-old son's fractured arm became deformed following treatment.
Dharwad Civil Hospital in Gridlock, Future Tied to New Campus
The British-era district civil hospital in Dharwad is stuck in regulatory and administrative hurdles, with its future dependent on a proposed move to a new campus in Belur village.
Doctor's 16-Year Push for Body Donation Yields 5,000+ Pledges
A dedicated doctor's persistent advocacy over nearly 16 years has resulted in over 5,000 body donation pledges and facilitated more than 100 cadaver donations to medical institutions across Karnataka and neighboring states, advancing medical education.
Fortis Mohali Doctors Stress Cancer Screening, Early Detection
Doctors from Fortis Hospital Mohali highlighted the critical role of regular screening and early detection in combating cancer during a recent health awareness talk in Chandigarh.
UP Approves Advanced Cancer Care Center and New Faculty in Lucknow
Chief Secretary SP Goyal chaired a meeting to approve a quaternary cancer care center, tele-radiology services, and 109 new positions at Kalyan Singh Ati Vishisht Cancer Sansthan in Lucknow.
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