Violence Against Delhi Doctors Spikes Over 5 Years
Reported assaults on medical staff in Delhi government hospitals surged from 14 in 2021 to 49 in 2024, with limited legal action taken despite safety measures.
Category : Healthcare Policy
NGT Orders Water App After Indore Diarrhea Deaths
The National Green Tribunal expressed grave concern over 15 diarrhea deaths in Indore's Bhagirathpura due to contaminated water. It ordered a 24x7 Water App for complaints and highlighted systemic water management failures across Madhya Pradesh cities.
Bengaluru Starts Universal Newborn Screening Programme
Government hospitals in Bengaluru are implementing a universal newborn screening programme. Doctors receive training at IGICH to test blood samples collected 48-72 hours after birth.
Uttarakhand, ITBP Sign MoU for Border Healthcare
Uttarakhand government and ITBP sign MoU under Swasth Seema Abhiyaan to provide primary healthcare services to 108 border villages in Pithoragarh, Chamoli, and Uttarkashi districts.
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Kerala Teen's Organs Save Five in Historic Air Transplant
A teenage girl's organs gave fresh hope to five recipients in Kerala, with the state's first-ever organ transplant conducted on a commercial flight, as announced by Health Minister Veena George.
Karnataka's Menstrual Cup Drive for Schoolgirls Includes Education
Karnataka government will distribute over 10 lakh menstrual cups free to girls in classes 9-12 under Shuchi scheme. Health department plans extensive education programs to address stigma and ensure proper hygiene.
Family Medicine Training for CHOs Could Transform Rural Healthcare
A new study proposes training community health officers in family medicine to address India's rural doctor shortage. This scalable solution could improve primary care access in remote areas.
Delhi Sterilisations: 97% Women in 2024-25 Data
Recent data reveals that women underwent 97% of sterilisations in Delhi during 2024-25, highlighting gender disparities in family planning initiatives.
Candolim Health Centre to Complete in Six Months, Upgrade to CHC
The Candolim health centre in Goa, delayed from its 2025 deadline, is now expected to finish in six months. The Rs 16.4 crore project will upgrade to a community health centre with modern facilities.
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Healthcare Deals Cross Rs 10,000 Crore in Q2 FY26
India's healthcare sector witnessed a significant surge in deal activity, crossing Rs 10,000 crore in Q2 FY26, driven by private equity and strategic investments, according to an EY-Parthenon report.
Rats on Oxygen Pipes at Gonda Medical College Spark Outrage
A viral video shows rats scurrying near oxygen pipes and patient beds at Gonda Medical College in Uttar Pradesh, prompting immediate action from authorities.
Budget 2026-27: Healthcare Demands More Funds, Tax Breaks
Ahead of Union Budget 2026-27, healthcare stakeholders push for increased public health spending and enhanced tax benefits for preventive care to tackle medical inflation and aging population challenges.
Gujarat Gets First State-Funded BSL-4 Lab for Deadly Pathogens
Union Home Minister Amit Shah laid the foundation stone for Gujarat's BSL-4 biocontainment facility in Gandhinagar. This state-funded lab will research Ebola, Nipah, and other deadly viruses.
Namo Shakti Rath Launched in Varanasi for Breast Cancer Detection
Varanasi launches Namo Shakti Rath mobile units for free breast cancer screening. The initiative aims to reach women in rural and urban areas with advanced technology.
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MCC Permits NEET-PG 2025 NRI Status Switch for Final Round
The Medical Counselling Committee has reopened the window for NEET-PG 2025 candidates to convert from Indian to NRI status before the final counselling round to fill vacant postgraduate medical seats.
NGT Seeks Response on Sewage Water in MP, Rajasthan, UP
National Green Tribunal demands answers from CPCB and states after media reports reveal sewage contamination in drinking water across multiple cities, raising serious health concerns.
Haryana Bans CCTV in ICUs, Limits to Corridors After Privacy Debate
Haryana's health department revised its directive on hospital CCTV surveillance, prohibiting cameras in ICUs and patient rooms. The move follows privacy concerns and aligns with national healthcare standards.
Bangalore Hospice Trust Opens Advance Care Planning Center
The Bangalore Hospice Trust has inaugurated a Centre of Excellence for Advance Care Planning. This facility will integrate advance care planning into multiple medical specialties including oncology and geriatrics.
WB Medical Recruitment Controversy Over North Bengal Lobby
The West Bengal Health Recruitment Board faces allegations of unfair practices in assistant professor selections, with controversial North Bengal lobby doctors appearing on merit lists.
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Delhi Revives 4 Hospital Projects via PPP with 2027 Deadline
Delhi government shifts four long-stalled hospital projects to PPP model to ensure completion by 2027 after Rs 1,000 crore expenditure without functional hospitals.
BSA Medical College Has 57% Faculty Shortfall, Violates Norms
Dr Baba Saheb Ambedkar Medical College in Delhi operates with only 49 teaching faculty against a required 114, creating a 57% deficit that breaches National Medical Commission standards for MBBS education.
Bihar Upgrades 534 CHCs, 36 DHs to Specialty Hospitals
Bihar's health department plans to upgrade all community health centers to specialty hospitals and district hospitals to super-specialty facilities in five years under Saat Nishchay-3.
MLA Kamath Slams Govt Over Unpaid Health Workers
Mangaluru MLA D Vedavyas Kamath criticizes the government for not paying contract healthcare and ASHA workers for months. He inaugurated a renovated health centre in Padil.
Delhi CM Opens 81 New Ayushman Arogya Mandirs
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 81 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs, bringing the total to 319 in the capital. The expansion aims for 1,100 centers across Delhi, with ministers launching facilities in multiple constituencies.
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Rats Infest Gonda Medical College Ward, Probe Ordered
A shocking video shows rats scurrying in the orthopaedic ward of Gonda Medical College, causing panic among patients. Authorities have ordered an investigation into the incident.
NEET-PG Cut-Off Cut to Zero Percentile for 18,000 Vacant Seats
After two counselling rounds, nearly 18,000 PG medical seats remain unfilled, prompting NBEMS to reduce cut-offs drastically, with some categories at zero percentile.
Visakhapatnam May Host Andhra's First ESI Medical College
A central ESI team visited Visakhapatnam to assess feasibility for establishing Andhra Pradesh's first ESI medical college at the Malkapuram hospital, potentially starting within two years.
NEET-PG Cutoffs Slashed to Fill Doctor Vacancies
NBEMS dramatically lowers NEET-PG eligibility percentiles to address specialist shortages. Unreserved category cutoff drops from 50 to 7, reserved categories to zero.
Rajnath Singh: Govt Committed to Healthcare in Remote Territories
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh emphasized the government's dedication to providing quality healthcare to all citizens, especially in remote and island territories, during a virtual address at a multi-speciality health camp in Lakshadweep.
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Maharashtra Launches Menopause Clinics in Pune Hospitals
Maharashtra's public health department launches special menopause clinics in Pune and other government hospitals to provide comprehensive care for women facing health issues during menopause.
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