Delhi Govt Hospitals Face 21% Doctor, 13% Nurse Vacancies
Data reveals alarming staffing gaps in Delhi's premier central government hospitals, with over 20% doctor posts and 13% nursing positions vacant, impacting patient care and medical training.
Category : Healthcare Policy
Dr Prathap Reddy at 93: Apollo Founder's Healthcare Vision
Dr Prathap C Reddy, founder of Apollo Hospitals, shares his journey from cardiologist to healthcare pioneer at 93. He discusses transforming Indian medical infrastructure, his 4Cs mantra, and vision for medical tourism and preventive healthcare.
DCA Busts Unlicensed Medical Device Unit in Hyderabad
The Drugs Control Administration (DCA) in Telangana raided an unlicensed unit in Serilingampally, Hyderabad, seizing medical devices worth ₹4 lakh. The unit was illegally manufacturing 'Patient Monitor' devices without mandatory licences.
Bengaluru Police Helpline Linked to Nimhans Tele Manas
Bengaluru Police's emergency helpline has been integrated with Nimhans' Tele Manas service to provide immediate psychiatric support during mental health crises, launched by Commissioner Seemant Kumar Singh and Director Dr Pratima Murthy.
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Bengaluru Integrates Tele Manas Helpline with Emergency Police System
Bengaluru launches a groundbreaking initiative integrating the national Tele Manas mental health helpline with the city's emergency response system, enabling seamless crisis intervention and police support for mental health emergencies.
HP CM Sukhu Directs Health Dept for Essential Drugs List
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has directed the health department to prepare a new essential drugs list and implement quality reforms to ensure regular availability of medicines in government hospitals.
Prayagraj Pilgrimage Saves Youth with Heart Condition
A 25-year-old man's health crisis during Magh Mela in Prayagraj led to a life-saving heart procedure after doctors diagnosed severe Mitral Stenosis, with two other high-risk patients also treated successfully.
YSRCP Criticizes AI Medical Education Amid Andhra Crisis
YSRCP doctors' wing president Dr Ambati Naga Radhakrishna Yadav condemns AI-based CBME system as distraction from Andhra Pradesh's crumbling medical education infrastructure and unpaid stipends.
AMU Launches Advanced Cancer Diagnostic Centre in Aligarh
Aligarh Muslim University collaborates with Molecular Diagnostics to establish a cutting-edge oncology centre at JN Medical College, featuring North India's first digital radiotherapy platform.
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GMC Introduces Online OPD Booking System in Goa
Goa Medical College has launched online OPD appointments for select departments, aiming to reduce waiting times and crowding. The new system allows patients to book slots in advance, with initial positive response from users.
Dr Prathap C Reddy on Healthcare Evolution & Prevention
Dr Prathap C Reddy, founder of Apollo Hospitals, shares insights on India's healthcare journey, preventive medicine, and future innovations in an exclusive interview.
Zero Tax on Cancer Drugs, Higher Tobacco Levies: AIIMS
AIIMS doctors propose eliminating GST on life-saving cancer drugs and raising tobacco taxes to make cancer care more affordable and accessible in India.
High Court Orders FIR for HIV Infection in Jharkhand Hospital Case
Jharkhand High Court directs police to register FIR after five thalassemia children contracted HIV from blood transfusions at Chaibasa Sadar Hospital, highlighting medical negligence concerns.
Free Sanitary Pads in Ludhiana Govt Schools, Pvt Schools Lag
Government schools in Ludhiana have started distributing free sanitary napkins to female students, but private schools are yet to fully comply with the initiative aimed at promoting menstrual hygiene.
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Wenlock Hospital Mangaluru Gets Approval for New Floors
The government has approved the construction of the 4th and 5th floors of the medicine block at Wenlock District Hospital in Mangaluru, expanding healthcare infrastructure in Karnataka.
PGI Chandigarh Gait Lab Shutdown Halts Stroke Patient Recovery
A critical gait analysis laboratory at PGI Chandigarh remains locked for over a year due to administrative disputes, depriving hundreds of stroke patients and elderly individuals of essential mobility restoration diagnostics.
India Releases First National Lung Cancer Treatment Guidelines
Union Health Minister JP Nadda launched India's first evidence-based lung cancer guidelines on World Cancer Day eve, aiming to standardize diagnosis, treatment and palliative care across public and private healthcare systems.
Balrampur Hospital's 157th Foundation Day: New Upgrades
Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak inaugurated a dialysis unit, solar plant, and lift at Balrampur Hospital's 157th foundation day, highlighting its medical legacy and modern upgrades.
PGI Study: PM-JAY Increases Spine Surgery Access, Lowers Costs
A PGI Chandigarh study reveals Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY significantly increased access to complex spine surgeries while reducing out-of-pocket expenses for patients, based on 410 surgeries analyzed from 2023-2024.
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PGI Chandigarh Diet Camp for Chemo Patients Today
The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGI) in Chandigarh is organizing a specialized diet camp today for patients undergoing chemotherapy, focusing on nutritional support and dietary management during cancer treatment.
AIIMS Doctors Scan Antarctica Patient from Delhi via Robot
Doctors at AIIMS Delhi remotely conducted a live ultrasound scan on a patient in Antarctica using a robotic system, demonstrating breakthrough telemedicine technology for remote healthcare delivery.
NITI Aayog's Dr VK Paul Urges UP Pharma Consortium for Global Hub
Dr VK Paul of NITI Aayog calls for a dedicated stakeholders' consortium in Uttar Pradesh to boost pharmaceutical and healthcare growth, focusing on biologicals, AI, and global challenges.
Haryana Launches 17 Cancer Daycare Centres in Districts
Haryana government launches 17 new cancer daycare centres across districts including Gurgaon to reduce travel burden for patients. The initiative aims to provide local chemotherapy access, with facilities equipped and staff trained for specialized care.
Army Eye Care for 2,500 in Remote Gujarat Villages
Indian Army's Southern Command medical units delivered comprehensive eye care services to over 2,500 people in 120 remote villages of Gujarat's Kutch region, with 150 patients identified for free cataract surgeries.
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Noida PM House Staff Deny Shroud Over Payment Row
A family in Noida alleges post-mortem house staff refused to provide a shroud for their son's body after they declined to use facility ambulance. CMO orders inquiry into the incident.
Nagpur HC Acts on Mental Hospital Medicine Shortage
The Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court has initiated suo motu proceedings after reports of acute shortage of essential psychiatric medicines at Regional Mental Hospital, calling drug access non-negotiable for patients.
BMHRC Bhopal Offers CT Scans at Affordable Govt Rates
Bhopal Memorial Hospital introduces advanced diagnostic services including CT scans at CGHS rates, benefiting gas-affected victims across eight outreach centers with new equipment.
Karnataka to Open More Cancer Centers to Ease Kidwai Burden
Karnataka government announces expansion of peripheral cancer centers to reduce patient load on Kidwai Memorial Institute. Kalaburagi facility upgraded to 240 beds.
Karnataka Expands Cancer Centers to Reduce Kidwai Hospital Load
Karnataka government announces expansion of peripheral cancer centers, with Kalaburagi facility upgrading from 100 to 240 beds, aiming to decentralize cancer care and reduce pressure on Kidwai Memorial Institute.
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Varanasi Cancer Centers Expand Radiation Therapy Facilities
Mahamana Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Cancer Centre and Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital in Varanasi have significantly expanded radiation therapy services, now treating approximately 350 patients daily with modern equipment and advanced technology.
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