Category : Healthcare Policy


Jeevandan to Start Hand Transplants in Telangana This Year

Telangana's flagship organ donation program, Jeevandan, is set to introduce hand transplantations in 2025, with plans for pancreas transplants under consideration. The initiative aims to expand services at government hospitals like NIMS and OGH.

PGIMER's Tobacco Lab Course Praised as Global First

PGIMER Chandigarh's Scientific Support Group receives acclaim from MoHFW for developing a pioneering Good Laboratory Practices certification course to strengthen National Tobacco Testing Laboratories across India.

Sion Hospital's Pediatric BMT Unit Launching in March

Sion Hospital in Mumbai will inaugurate its new eight-bed pediatric bone marrow transplant unit by March, funded by Rs 20 crore in donations. This expansion from a single bed aims to enhance access to life-saving treatments at public health facilities.

Digital Platform for Priority Cancer Care in Odisha

Odisha government introduces a digital platform for priority appointment booking for cancer patients at top hospitals, reducing travel and waiting times through teleconsultation and streamlined scheduling.

Kerala CM to Launch India's First Organ Transplant Institute

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will lay the foundation stone for the Kerala Institute of Organ and Tissue Transplantation in Kozhikode, a pioneering facility aiming to centralize all transplant surgeries and reduce costs significantly.

Jharkhand's 108 Ambulance Service to Go App-Based

Jharkhand's health department will launch a mobile app for booking free 108 ambulance services, operating similarly to Ola. The system includes GPS tracking, performance incentives, and integration with private ambulances.

PGI's Tobacco Testing Lab Course Wins Praise

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh has launched a specialized course for tobacco testing labs, earning widespread praise for enhancing public health efforts.

Army Eye Camp in Kutch Performs 200 Sight-Restoring Surgeries

Brigadier Sanjay Kumar Mishra leads an advanced surgical eye camp in remote Kutch, Gujarat, performing 200 sight-restoring surgeries after screening over 2,500 people. Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh visits and praises the Army's public welfare commi

Punjab's 2025 De-addiction Rules Under HC Lens

The Punjab and Haryana High Court examines a PIL alleging that Punjab's 2025 de-addiction rules weaken safeguards and breach the Mental Healthcare Act, raising concerns over patient rights.

Delhi NCR Cheers Budget's Medical Tourism Hubs Plan

Delhi NCR hospitals welcome the Budget's announcement to set up five Regional Medical Hubs, boosting medical tourism and jobs. Experts highlight the region's strengths in handling international patients.

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