Category : Healthcare Policy


New CDSCO Rules for Solvent Labels After Child Deaths

India's drug regulator CDSCO mandates new labelling rules for solvent makers to prevent toxic chemicals from entering medicines. This follows the tragic deaths of at least 25 children in Madhya Pradesh. Read the full story.

Jharkhand Adds 100 MBBS Seats, Expands RIMS in 2025

Jharkhand's 2025 health overhaul: 100 new MBBS seats approved, RIMS second campus, 6 new medical colleges & state's first medical university planned. Read about the major push to fix healthcare infrastructure.

Punjab Govt Releases Rs 69 Cr for Medical College Facelift

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has sanctioned Rs 68.98 crore for upgrading four premier medical colleges in the state. The funds aim to provide world-class treatment and diagnostic facilities. Read more about this major healthcare push.

PGI Chandigarh Workers Hunger Strike Over Rs 90 Cr Dues

PGI Chandigarh contract workers' Joint Action Committee announces indefinite hunger strike from Dec 23 over unpaid wage arrears of Rs 90 crore. Read about their demands and the administration's alleged breach of assurances.

AIIMS Rewari OPD by March 2026, Medical College Soon

The under-construction AIIMS Rewari will begin OPD services in March 2026, with medical college classes starting next session. The 750-bed facility aims to ease healthcare burden in southern Haryana. Read more.

New 21-Acre District Hospital Announced for Hisar

Haryana Health Minister Aarti Rao announces a new district civil hospital on 21 acres in Hisar. The move comes as the existing hospital, near a protected monument, cannot be expanded. Read for details.

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