Maharashtra makes QR code verification mandatory for doctors
Maharashtra govt instructs MMC to introduce QR codes for doctor verification to curb bogus practitioners. SC orders MMC elections within three months. Read more.
Maharashtra govt instructs MMC to introduce QR codes for doctor verification to curb bogus practitioners. SC orders MMC elections within three months. Read more.
PGI's roadmap aims to transform India's healthcare into a 'hospital-at-home' model using AI, VR, and the National Medical College Network. Discover the future of digital medicine.
Punjab government overhauls VIP medical protocol to ensure equitable access to specialist doctors for all citizens. New guidelines aim to stop misuse and optimise healthcare resources.
Doctors in Odisha's state hospitals intensify strike for pay parity, causing patient distress. Health Minister appeals for resolution as union threatens longer shutdown.
More than 300 medical professionals across India have sought confidential mental health support from the FAIMA helpline, launched after a series of suicides. Exam stress and workload are key triggers.
Aniket Mahata resigns from WBJDF, citing lack of representation from all medical colleges. RDA of RG Kar withdraws support, escalating the internal rift. Key details inside.
Aniket Mahata, a leading voice in the RG Kar rape-murder protests, resigns from WB Junior Doctors' Front, citing undemocratic election processes. Read the full story on the internal rift.
A look back at 2025 reveals a pivotal year where India's healthcare embraced digital tools and traditional systems like Ayurveda, creating a unique hybrid model for the future.
A 64-year-old Mumbai man's prostate cancer surgery was performed by a surgeon 8000 km away in Shanghai using robotic arms. Discover how telerobotic surgery is reshaping healthcare access in India.
Himachal Pradesh doctors end indefinite strike after CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu assures inquiry into Dr Raghav Nirula's termination. Medical services to resume Monday.
From cough sounds to X-rays, AI tools are helping Indian doctors detect TB, diabetic retinopathy & more in remote villages. Discover how tech is bridging the healthcare gap.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Sukhu's assurance leads Resident Doctors Association at IGMC-Shimla to call off their indefinite strike. The termination of Dr Raghav Narula will be reviewed.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah proposed updating medical ethics in education and highlighted India's 97% drop in malaria cases. He urged doctors to support government health schemes.
2025 saw Ayushman Bharat expand to Delhi & Odisha, over 43.2 crore tele-consultations, and AI-driven healthcare reforms. India's TB fight shows 21% decline in incidence. Explore the year's key public health achievements.
Seven resident doctors from PGIMER Chandigarh form band 'Rapid Sequence' to perform at Zenith festival, highlighting work-life balance in high-pressure medical careers. Read their inspiring story.
Government doctors in Himachal Pradesh are on an indefinite strike, disrupting healthcare services. Patients face hardships as surgeries are postponed. Read the full story on the demands and impact.
Resident doctors in Himachal Pradesh launch indefinite strike, demanding reinstatement of terminated colleague. OPD services severely affected in Shimla, Mandi, Dharamshala & more. Patients from remote areas face hardships.
Himachal Pradesh hospitals face major disruption as resident doctors strike over IGMC Shimla doctor's termination. OPDs and elective surgeries suspended, emergency services continue. Details inside.
Doctors in Odisha stopped OPD work for an hour demanding pay parity & cadre restructuring. Emergency services unaffected. A full strike looms from Jan 1 if demands unmet.
Bokaro Steel Limited plans a major upgrade for its hospital's burn unit, aiming to serve patients from Jharkhand and West Bengal. A team is studying top centres like AIIMS Delhi for the project.
Shimla's Resident Doctors' Association announces mass leave and threatens an indefinite strike demanding Dr Raghav Nirula's reinstatement. CM Sukhu justifies termination after assault inquiry. Details inside.
Investors from tier-II cities allege funds disappeared after backing a venture capitalist's ambitious startup pitch. The case raises serious questions about alternative investment safeguards. Read the full investigation.
SGPGIMS Lucknow plans India's first comprehensive specialised healthcare ecosystem with AI and translational research. It will also lead a statewide telemedicine network to tackle specialist shortage. Read more.
In a remarkable act, three Kerala doctors performed an emergency cricothyrotomy on a crash victim using a shaving razor and a plastic straw. Read about their heroic roadside effort.
Indian medical professionals are exiting the UK's NHS due to salary disparities, restrictive visa policies, and immense work pressure. Discover the key reasons behind this worrying brain drain.
Researchers propose a new 'Digital Rehabilitation Law' using AI and telemedicine to transform India's addiction recovery. Could this be the solution to reach underserved communities?
Delays in Telangana's 2025 NEET-PG counselling leave 3,000+ medical aspirants in uncertainty. Students demand urgent action from KNRUHS to speed up the process and prevent loss of seats. Read more.
Uttar Pradesh establishes a Centre of Excellence for Telemedicine at KGMU to enhance eSanjeevani 2.0 services. Funded by BMGF, it will train doctors and improve remote consultations for villages. Discover how this initiative bridges the healthcare gap.
HCLTech strengthens its telecom portfolio with a strategic $160M acquisition of HPE's Telco Solutions business, aiming to accelerate 5G, AI, and network cloud services for global operators. Discover the details.
A Mumbai University team's innovative health monitoring device secures UK Registered Design protection, boosting its global commercial potential for patient care and telemedicine.