The Supreme Court has asked AIIMS to form an expert committee on brain death certification, including whether additional tests like EEG and angiogram are needed. Experts say existing protocols are adequate.
New NSO data reveals hospitalisation rates in India double after age 45 and rise sharply among the elderly, indicating a shift in healthcare burden towards chronic diseases.
At least 58 people, including 27 children, were hospitalised in Odisha's Jajpur district after allegedly consuming 'Cuttack Dahibara' from a local vendor, with symptoms of vomiting and fever.
A 28-year-old man's family manually pumped a resuscitator for 18 hours across 110km in search of a ventilator, highlighting critical healthcare gaps in Chandigarh.
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The Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association in Telangana has objected to the NMC's directive confining medical students to hostels during NEET-UG 2026, calling it arbitrary and demoralising.
Leader of opposition Jai Ram Thakur criticized the Himachal Pradesh government after nearly 20% of nursing students were infected with TB, demanding a thorough investigation.
Varkala in Kerala is grappling with an acute drinking water shortage as the Vamanapuram River supply halts, forcing residents to rely on tankers amid rising temperatures.
A 33-year-old woman alleged that a private hospital in Bikaner removed her kidney without consent during a tubectomy. The health department has ordered an inquiry, and police are also investigating.
A London School of Economics study in Patna reveals waste segregation training yields environmental benefits five times the cost, with 40% of municipal spending on waste management.
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Health officials in Amritsar have confirmed that a de-addiction centre was operating without proper authorization. Authorities are taking action.
East Central Railway's super speciality hospital in Patna launched a 100-day TB awareness campaign focusing on early detection, prevention, and community health among railway employees and the public.
A 10-year-old boy drowned in a pond behind his school in Koderma. Family alleges lack of supervision as only two teachers were present for 162 students.
A protest erupted in Rewari, Haryana, as locals demanded a hospital. CM Saini assured a new facility. The protest highlights healthcare concerns in the region.
Bhagwant Mann government's Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna has emerged as a lifesaver, with over 1 lakh free dialysis sessions performed under the scheme, providing critical care to patients.
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In Rajasthan's Dungarpur, 13 students from a government school were hospitalised with rashes after drinking contaminated water. Health officials suspect waterborne infection and are investigating.
Ludhiana launches three mobile medical vans to provide healthcare services in high-risk zones, ensuring accessible treatment for vulnerable populations amid health challenges.
Health authorities in Western Australia detected vaccine-derived poliovirus in Perth wastewater. Officials say risk is extremely low due to high vaccination rates (92% of children vaccinated).
Affan and Gopika from Chennai are among lakhs preparing for NEET on Sunday. Coaching costs up to ₹2 lakh/year. Cut-offs rose from 400 (2017) to 650 (2024), then dropped to 550 in 2025. Govt school reservation helps, but reattempts soar.
Delhi will soon mandate reporting of leprosy cases under the Epidemic Diseases Act, joining states like Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra to enhance surveillance, early diagnosis, and free treatment.
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More than 23,000 industries in Delhi are served by 13 CETPs, most nearing 20-year lifespan. NEERI survey to assess upgradation needs as plants struggle with norms.
Uttar Pradesh has won two national awards at the 10th summit on healthcare innovation in Chandigarh, recognizing its best practices in family planning and child health programs.
Laboratory reports confirm that 44 peacocks in Tumakuru died from H5N1 avian influenza, not heat. Authorities have issued a high alert in 33 villages and are implementing containment measures.
Gurgaon health department initiated a monthly fever survey from May to October to curb dengue and malaria, following an unusually wet April with 209% surplus rainfall, deploying 102 teams for house-to-house checks.
Gurgaon district administration enforces Section 163 BNSS for NEET-UG 2026 on May 3. 18 centres, 6,875 candidates, strict bans on electronics, and CCTV surveillance ensure fair conduct.
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A health camp at Kukrail picnic spot in Lucknow screened over 200 forest department employees on International Labour Day, with comprehensive checkups and cancer screening.
Rajasthan secured the top rank in the 8th Poshan Pakhwada with over 45.37 lakh activities across 62,139 anganwadi centres, achieving a 112.3% accomplishment rate.
NSO data reveals only 18.6% of hospitalisations in Maharashtra are in public hospitals, the lowest in India. Private costs rise 87% in rural areas, and 90% of expenses are out-of-pocket.
Amritsar health officials have initiated a door-to-door campaign to curb dengue spread, focusing on eliminating mosquito breeding sites and raising public awareness.
Martha's Rule, allowing patients and families to request a second opinion, has saved over 500 lives in England since 2024. A daughter invoked it for her father, changing his treatment.
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Residents in Jaipur's walled city are receiving yellow-tinted water from government taps, causing anxiety. MLA Balmukundacharya intervened after a complaint, directing PHED to test and ensure clean supply.
