Fortis Hospital Mohali inaugurates a state-of-the-art Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) to provide specialised, round-the-clock care for children with severe illnesses. Learn about its advanced technology and multi-specialty support.
Health Ministry issues national advisory for rational paediatric cough syrup use after deaths in MP. Tests show no DEG/EG contamination. Read the full investigation details.
A Vietnam Airlines flight from Frankfurt to Hanoi made an emergency landing at Kolkata airport after a 66-year-old German passenger suffered a brain haemorrhage mid-air. Read the full story.
A one-year-old boy tragically passed away after a severe medical crisis aboard an Air India Express flight, forcing an emergency landing in Indore. Read the full details of the in-flight emergency and response.
A 10-month-old infant faced a life-threatening airway emergency due to a peanut. KMC Hospital Mangaluru's timely bronchoscopic intervention saved the child. Learn crucial safety tips for parents.
Over 3,000 terminated 108 emergency service employees in Assam protest recruitment flaws and patient safety risks as services resume with new staff. Demands include job security and better pay.
SGPGIMS doctors saved an 18-month-old who swallowed a button battery, causing internal bleeding. Experts warn parents to be vigilant with toys. Read the full case study.
Despite staff agitation, Assam's Mrityunjoy 108 ambulance service managed a record 23,631 emergency cases in December. Discover how they maintained operations and improved response times.
US federal injury data for 2025 details alarming cases of foreign objects lodged in rectums. Doctors warn against DIY removal. Read the full report and learn why early medical help is crucial.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar announces robotic surgery for paediatric care and reveals details of its first successful liver transplant. Read about the advanced training and medical milestones.
A mother's liver donation saves her 2.5-year-old child from a rare genetic disorder in a landmark surgery at KIMS Health, Thiruvananthapuram. Read about this medical breakthrough.
A new meta-analysis reveals probiotics can reduce pneumonia risk by nearly 50% in critically ill children, shortening ICU and hospital stays significantly. Discover how friendly bacteria are saving young lives.
KGMU doctors stress exclusive paediatric surgical care for conditions like undescended testicles & birth defects to prevent complications. Early diagnosis is key.
AIIMS Delhi doctors caution against quick sex assignment for newborns with Differences of Sex Development (DSD). Learn why patience and multidisciplinary care are crucial for their health and future.
Sri Lanka's President extends the state of public emergency, a measure requiring parliamentary ratification within a week. Read the latest developments and implications.
A 2-year-old in Pune survives a life-threatening combination of a perforated appendix and septic shock with critically low haemoglobin. Read the incredible story of medical intervention.
Dr Suresh Kumar Angurana of PGI Chandigarh honoured with Rashtriya Vigyan Puraskar for his life-saving research on probiotics for critically ill children. Read about his groundbreaking work.
Nita Ambani inaugurates the Jeevan medical centre at Sir HN Reliance Foundation Hospital, marking its 10th year. The facility offers advanced oncology and paediatric care. Read more.
A 70-year-old man fell unconscious on an Air India Express flight from Bengaluru to Lucknow. Despite an emergency landing and swift medical response, he was declared dead on arrival. Read the full details.
A quick-thinking bus driver and conductor in Kochi turned their vehicle into an ambulance to rush a 75-year-old collapsed passenger to hospital. Read their heroic story.
Madurai's new Institute of Child Health and Research Centre, a ₹40 crore facility with 219 beds, is set to become operational by March at GRH, boosting paediatric care for southern Tamil Nadu.
Google's Emergency Location Service (ELS) is now active in India, first in Uttar Pradesh. It pinpoints 112 callers' locations with high accuracy to save crucial response time. Learn how this privacy-focused feature works.
Google activates its Emergency Location Service for Android in India, helping UP Police pinpoint distress callers with greater accuracy. Learn how this free feature works.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched the state's intensified pulse polio drive, targeting 6 lakh children. He announced a new paediatric centre, special OPDs for seniors, and a ₹3,000 crore tech upgrade for health services.
Actors Suniel Shetty and cricketer KL Rahul champion a Bengaluru fundraiser for paediatric heart surgeries. Proceeds aid The Needy Heart & Genesis Foundations. Read more.
Paediatric experts reveal crucial early signs of childhood pneumonia, prevention tips, and why vaccines are vital. Protect your child's lungs this winter.
Gujarat's 108 emergency service has handled 1.86 crore calls, saving over 18 lakh lives. Key achievements include 60 lakh maternity cases and 22 lakh road accident assists. Read the full report.
A four-year-old from Sudan with a major congenital heart defect and sickle cell anaemia recovers after a successful, high-risk open-heart surgery at a Ghaziabad hospital. Read the inspiring story of medical triumph.
A two-year-old from Satara makes a full recovery after accidentally drinking acetic acid, causing severe burns. Pune doctors highlight critical home safety measures for parents. Read the full story.
Pune Municipal Corporation boosts Kamala Nehru Hospital with 100 new beds, 17 specialist doctors, and 60 sanitation workers to meet NMC norms and reduce referrals to Sassoon. Read about the major healthcare upgrade.