RG Kar Hospital Emergency Unit Repair After 19 Months, Two Deaths
Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College begins repairing its emergency unit, closed since August 2024 after mob vandalism, following two patient deaths that exposed critical facility gaps.
Category : Healthcare Policy
AP's New Piduguralla Hospital OPD Services to Start by April 15
Andhra Pradesh's health department is expediting construction and staffing to operationalize outpatient services at the new Piduguralla Government Teaching Hospital by mid-April, with inpatient services to follow.
Mangaluru DC Orders Wenlock Hospital Master Plan
Deputy Commissioner Darshan HV has instructed officials to create and implement a comprehensive master plan for Wenlock District Hospital's development, including a new OPD building and centralized facilities.
KEM Hospital Radial Lounge Increases Cardiac Care Capacity
Mumbai's KEM Hospital introduces a 'Radial Lounge' with five recovery recliners, freeing up beds and enabling treatment for five additional cardiac patients daily through innovative post-procedure management.
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India House Submits Report on Allied Healthcare Reforms to MoHFW
India House has submitted an industry report to MoHFW and NCAHP, focusing on implementing allied and healthcare reforms. The report addresses challenges like institutional registration and training infrastructure.
Harish Rana Cremated: India's First Passive Euthanasia Case
Harish Rana, India's first passive euthanasia patient, has been cremated after 13 years in a vegetative state. The Supreme Court-approved procedure marks a historic shift from legal theory to practice in end-of-life care.
India's First Legal Passive Euthanasia: Harish Rana's Rites
Harish Rana, India's first individual granted legal passive euthanasia, passed away at AIIMS Delhi. His family donated corneas and heart valves, marking a poignant moment in medical and legal history.
Harish Rana, India's First Passive Euthanasia Case, Cremated
Harish Rana, the first person in India granted passive euthanasia, was cremated in Delhi after 13 years in a coma. The Supreme Court allowed withdrawal of life support, highlighting medical ethics and dignity.
Delhi Govt's Rs 13,035 Crore Health Budget Emphasizes Infrastructure
The Delhi government has allocated Rs 13,035 crore to the health sector, a 1% increase from last year, focusing on medical infrastructure, critical care expansion, and primary healthcare access. Key initiatives include the ANMOL scheme for newborns and ex
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Pune Upgrades Maternity Units, Hospitals; Renames Health Scheme
Pune's standing committee announces upgrades to six maternity units and five hospitals, renames urban poor health scheme after Ajit Pawar, and allocates Rs150 crore for medical benefits.
Punjab Healthcare Gaps Remain Despite Improvements
Punjab has expanded healthcare infrastructure and increased medical staff availability, but significant regional disparities persist across districts, particularly in rural areas.
India's First Passive Euthanasia Patient Passes Away
Harish Rana, the first Indian permitted passive euthanasia by the Supreme Court, died at AIIMS after 13 years in a vegetative state. His death followed withdrawal of life support in line with the court's dignity ruling.
AICTS Pune Observes World TB Day with Awareness Program
The Army Institute of Cardiothoracic Sciences in Pune held a World TB Day event featuring expert sessions, a patient-led play, and a national quiz with 500+ participants, focusing on tuberculosis control.
Ahmedabad Hospital Hits 1,000 Organ Donations Landmark
Ahmedabad Civil Hospital achieves a major milestone with over 1,000 organ and tissue donations, including a recent donation from a Sankheda family, highlighting growing awareness and dedicated counselling efforts.
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Medical Bodies Support Doctor in ORS Labelling Dispute with Pharma
Medical associations condemn legal notice issued to Hyderabad paediatrician Dr Sivaranjani Santosh by pharma companies over her advocacy for ORS labelling reforms, calling it an intimidation tactic.
Thai Monk Visits Patna Cancer Centre, Donates ICU Beds
Somdet Phra Thirayanamuni, a senior Thai Buddhist monk, visited the Buddha Cancer Medical Centre in Patna, donating ICU beds and laying a foundation stone for expansion while meeting patients.
Jharkhand Recruits 1,200+ Doctors, Adds CT/MRI Machines
Jharkhand Health Minister Irfan Ansari announces recruitment of over 1,200 doctors and installation of CT scan and MRI machines in all medical colleges and district hospitals to strengthen healthcare.
IRCS AP Launches Rs 8.4 Cr 'Mee Intiki – Mee Doctor' Rural Health Initiative
The Indian Red Cross Society's Andhra Pradesh branch launches a Rs 8.40 crore 'Mee Intiki – Mee Doctor' project, deploying mobile medical units across seven districts to provide doorstep primary healthcare to rural communities.
Kolkata Hospital Emergency Repairs Start After Patient Deaths
Following two recent deaths at RG Kar Medical College & Hospital, the health department has sanctioned Rs 29 lakh for emergency unit repairs. The original unit was vandalized in 2024 after a student's murder.
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Odisha Fire Chief Reviews Vimsar Safety After Cuttack Blaze
DG Sudhanshu Sarangi inspected Vimsar Burla to upgrade fire safety, focusing on AI cameras and 2017 norms after the Cuttack hospital fire that killed 12.
Telangana to Remove Private Medical Shops from Govt Hospitals
Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha announces removal of private medical shops in Telangana govt hospitals, citing legal delays and promoting generic stores for affordable healthcare.
India's First Passive Euthanasia Recipient Dies at AIIMS
Harish Rana, the 31-year-old granted India's first passive euthanasia, passed away at AIIMS Delhi after 13 years in a vegetative state, following a Supreme Court ruling.
Harish Rana, India's First Passive Euthanasia Case, Dies
Harish Rana, the first person in India legally permitted to undergo passive euthanasia, has died at AIIMS Delhi. His case set a landmark precedent in the country's medical and legal history.
Doctor Gets Legal Notice in ORS Labeling Battle
Dr. Sivaranjani, a Hyderabad pediatrician, has been served a legal notice after her eight-year campaign against sugary energy drinks mislabeled as ORS solutions, raising public health concerns.
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Digital Addiction Crisis: Experts Urge for Immediate Action
Experts highlight the growing crisis of digital addiction, calling for urgent policy reforms, educational initiatives, and public awareness to combat its harmful effects on mental health and society.
Nagpur GMCH Cancer Unit Gets Rs 1 Crore for Cobalt-60 Source
Maharashtra approves Rs 1 crore to replace the aging Cobalt-60 source at Nagpur's GMCH cancer therapy unit, aiming to restore full capacity for daily radiation treatment of 80 patients.
UP Cabinet Approves Land for Health Lab & Critical Care Block in Lalitpur
The Uttar Pradesh state cabinet has approved a land allocation for constructing an integrated public health laboratory and a critical care block with 50-100 beds in Lalitpur district.
Man Dies After Self-Inflicted Axe Attack in Etawah
A 27-year-old mentally unstable man died in Etawah after allegedly hitting himself with an axe, reportedly claiming he was sacrificing himself to a deity. Police investigation underway.
Rajasthan's Digital OPD 'Scan and Share' System Progresses Slowly
Only 1,537 out of 4,042 government health facilities in Rajasthan have operationalized the 'Scan and Share' token system for OPD registration, leaving 2,505 centers without the digital service aimed at reducing waiting times.
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Kolkata ENT Doctors Strike Over Alleged Assault, Security Breach
Postgraduate trainees at NRS Medical College's ENT department cease emergency work following an alleged physical assault and security breach by a patient's family, demanding strict action.
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