Alakh Pandey Supports Noida Cancer Facility for Needy
Physics Wallah founder Alakh Pandey extends grassroots support to a Noida cancer facility, focusing on economically vulnerable families to improve healthcare access.
Category : Healthcare Policy
FOGSI Demands NEET-PG Percentile Review Over Merit Concerns
The Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India calls for immediate withdrawal of repeated NEET-PG qualifying percentile reductions, warning it compromises academic rigor and patient safety.
Ramanathapuram Hospital Offers Free Cancer Treatment & Chemotherapy
Ramanathapuram Government Medical College Hospital now provides comprehensive cancer treatment and chemotherapy, eliminating the need for patients to travel to Madurai or Chennai. The facility offers free services and aims to reduce financial burdens whil
Haryana Enhances Newborn Care with Vital Medical Machines
Haryana government equips state hospitals with radiant warmers, LED phototherapy units, and slit lamps to combat infant mortality, targeting untreated jaundice and thermal care issues in the first week of life.
Jaipur Medical Dept Bans Delays in Emergency Treatment
Jaipur's medical education department mandates immediate emergency care without administrative delays, citing Supreme Court rulings and constitutional rights to life protection.
Era Medical University Establishes Bioethics Unit for Ethical Healthcare
Era Medical University in Lucknow has inaugurated a new bioethics unit to promote ethical standards in medical education, research, and patient care, led by international and university officials.
AIIMS Rae Bareli Graduates First MBBS Batch, Health Secretary Lauds Progress
Union Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava addressed the first graduation ceremony at AIIMS Rae Bareli, highlighting digital healthcare achievements and inaugurating new medical facilities.
AIIMS Bhopal Faculty Crisis: 23% Posts Vacant, Patients Wait Hours
AIIMS Bhopal is grappling with severe faculty shortages, with 71 out of 312 sanctioned posts vacant. Critical departments like Cardiology and Neurology have only one senior doctor, forcing patients to endure long waits or return multiple times for consult
ESIC Medical College Runs Without Professors in Core Departments
ESIC Model Hospital's new medical college in Delhi has admitted its first MBBS batch but operates without professors in anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry departments, raising concerns about academic quality.
WBCERC Seeks Police Report on Man Detained During Wife's Hospital Crisis
The West Bengal Clinical Establishments Regulatory Commission has requested a detailed investigation from Kolkata Police after a man was detained and arrested while his wife was critically ill in hospital, later dying during his custody.
Lucknow Medical Professor Suspended Over MD Student Harassment
A senior professor at a Lucknow medical college has been suspended following allegations of sexual harassment made by an MD student, prompting an internal inquiry.
IDBI Bank Donates ₹10 Lakh Medical Gear to GRH Madurai
IDBI Bank's Madurai branch has donated essential medical equipment worth ₹10 lakh to Government Rajaji Hospital under CSR. The equipment includes stretchers, wheelchairs, beds, and more to support the hospital's daily operations.
Haryana Launches 17 Day Care Cancer Centres, Covers All Districts
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini inaugurates 17 Day Care Cancer Centres, ensuring all 22 districts have facilities. This initiative aims to reduce patient costs by up to Rs 3.3 lakh and improve access to chemotherapy and palliative care locally.
Rs 326 Crore Budget Boost for UP Cancer Institute
The Kalyan Singh Super Specialty Cancer Institute in Uttar Pradesh has been allocated Rs 326 crore in the state budget to enhance infrastructure, acquire advanced equipment like linear accelerators and robotic surgery systems, and improve patient care ser
KMCRI Seeks Regional Cancer Centre and PET-CT in Hubballi
Karnataka's KMCRI has submitted a formal proposal to the government for establishing a regional cancer centre in Hubballi, including advanced PET-CT and Linac machines to enhance cancer care.
Haryana Buys Rs 2.39 Cr Medical Gear for Better Patient Care
Haryana's health department has approved the procurement of critical medical equipment worth Rs 2.39 crore, including slit lamps and neonatal care units, to enhance healthcare infrastructure and patient services across the state.
GMC Establishes Monthly Mental Awareness Day After Student Death
Gandhi Medical College in Bhopal announces the 10th of each month as Mental Awareness Day to honor a deceased MBBS student. The initiative includes stress-relief activities and campus upgrades to promote student well-being.
Karnataka Taps Private Hospitals for High-Risk Pregnancy Care
In response to Karnataka's alarming maternal mortality rate, the state government has launched a new initiative to partner with private hospitals, aiming to provide specialized care for high-risk pregnancies and reduce fatalities.
NEET-PG Cut-Off Drop Raises Patient Safety Alarms in Telangana
Telangana's medical community expresses alarm as NEET-PG cut-offs plummet, allowing candidates with scores as low as 1/800 into high-risk specialties, raising fears over clinical standards and patient safety.
Karnataka Rare Disease Crisis: Families Plead for Treatment
Families in Karnataka struggle as rare disease treatments halt due to funding gaps under NPRD-2021, with parents seeking mercy killing and children missing school. ORDI advocates for policy action.
Manimajra Hospital Starts Specialty Services to Reduce Patient Burden
The Health Department has introduced specialty services in psychiatry, dermatology, and paediatrics at Manimajra Civil Hospital using a slot-based model under PM-ABHIM, aiming to cut referrals to major centers and strengthen secondary healthcare.
SCB ICU: 3 Nurses for 40 Patients, Probe Ordered After Incident
SCB Medical College ICU in Cuttack operates with only 3 nurses for 40 patients, violating IPHS norms. A patient fall incident prompted a probe, staff transfers, and calls for urgent recruitment.
NMC Staffing Crisis: One-Third Posts Vacant
The National Medical Commission has 19 out of 54 sanctioned positions unfilled, raising concerns about medical education oversight during India's healthcare expansion.
One-Third Faculty Posts Vacant at AIIMS, Government Data Shows
Government data reveals nearly one-third of faculty positions across India's premier AIIMS institutes are vacant, with severe shortages in both faculty and non-faculty roles affecting healthcare delivery nationwide.
Cipla Foundation & IISc Launch Pulmonary Medicine Centre
Cipla Foundation partners with IISc to establish a Centre for Pulmonary Medicine in Bengaluru, focusing on advanced respiratory care, research, and training to address India's growing lung health challenges.
UPUMS Saifai to Build 250-Bed Trauma Centre Near Expressway
UPUMS Saifai will establish a 250-bed level-1 trauma centre near the Agra-Lucknow Expressway to provide rapid treatment for accident victims, as announced in a board meeting chaired by CM Yogi Adityanath.
DMC Dissolution Halts 2,000 Medical Negligence Complaints in Delhi
The dissolution of Delhi Medical Council has created a regulatory vacuum, leaving 1,800-2,000 medical negligence complaints pending. Patients like Madan Gautam, who lost his newborn, face endless waits for justice as accountability mechanisms collapse.
Bhopal Gas Hospital Slammed for Unused OT, Oxygen Plant
The Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission criticized a Bhopal gas relief hospital for lacking a radiologist and leaving a modular operation theatre and oxygen plant unused for three years, calling it criminal negligence.
Coimbatore Hospital Saves Leg in Free Surgery, Treats 4,500
Coimbatore Medical College Hospital saved a 26-year-old man's leg from amputation through complex free surgery. The Institute of Orthopaedics and Traumatology has successfully treated 4,500 patients since 2018 under Tamil Nadu's emergency care initiative.
JICA Funds Released for AIIMS-Madurai After Minister's Japan Visit
Health Minister Ma Subramanian visited Japan to expedite JICA funding for AIIMS-Madurai, resulting in disbursement of long-pending funds and commencement of construction, with completion expected by 2028.
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