India's new Pharmacopoeia 2026 introduces uniform standards for blood components and 121 new drug monographs, aiming to enhance patient safety and regulatory oversight nationwide. Read more.
Cancer risk builds through daily habits. Discover 7 common food practices, from reheating oil to drinking hot tea, that studies link to higher cancer incidence. Learn how to protect yourself.
A doctor reveals how daily sugary drinks cause brain damage, insulin resistance, and raise ADHD & dementia risk. Learn how to protect your brain health now.
Two patients died after developing complications during dialysis at Govt Taluk Hospital, Haripad. Alappuzha DMO launches investigation as four others fell ill. Read the full report.
A Bengaluru initiative, 'Text when you get home', highlights that safety is about daily micro-decisions. Founder Devina S discusses building collective awareness. Read more.
Recent airline disruptions highlight India's concentration risk in critical sectors. Experts urge regulators to adopt RBI-like oversight to prevent systemic failures. Read more.
Telangana's Drugs Control Administration is launching a digital alert system to instantly warn retailers and manufacturers about unsafe medicines, aiming to eliminate dangerous delays. Learn how this move enhances patient safety.
A criminal case filed in Greater Noida after a surgical cloth was found inside a woman's abdomen 15 months post-C-section. The FIR names three doctors and officials for negligence and intimidation.
A 75-year-old woman in Bikaner received the wrong blood type at PBM Hospital. Her family demands justice as staff face mere transfers. Read about the negligence and the call for accountability.
A lab technician's error led to a wrong blood transfusion at Bengaluru's Jayanagar General Hospital. The patient is stable after ICU care. Police complaint filed.
The American Heart Association's updated calculator shows age and sex are the biggest heart disease risks. Discover how kidney health, smoking, and diabetes impact your 10-year risk. Learn what you can control.
Security at PGI Chandigarh is compromised as over 60 CCTV cameras remain broken for nearly a year, creating dangerous blind spots in high-traffic areas. Read about the risks and delayed action.
Tata Main Hospital in Jamshedpur launches renovated nursery, online IP payment system, and single-point admission to enhance patient care and convenience. Explore the new digital initiatives.
A fire broke out in Wardha District General Hospital, forcing evacuation of 33 people. No casualties reported, but a newly installed fire alarm system failed. Read for details and official reactions.
Ladakh's LG postpones official function to facilitate urgent airlift of a critically ill patient from Leh to Delhi, highlighting administration's emergency response.
A probe into PBM Hospital in Bikaner confirms a 75-year-old woman was given the wrong blood type. This is the 5th such incident in Rajasthan govt hospitals in two years. Read about the accountability concerns.
India's food safety regulator FSSAI firmly states eggs are safe, dismissing unscientific cancer links. Get the facts on nitrofuran residues and official safety standards here.
Chandigarh mayor leads surprise inspections of fire preparedness in city establishments ahead of Christmas & New Year. Non-compliant venues issued notices. Read for safety details.
A vital bill to replace Goa's 36-year-old fire safety law is stalled, leaving regulatory gaps as nightclubs face scrutiny. Experts warn of public safety risks. Read more.
Key departments of Jaipur's Zenana Hospital will move to a new building, allowing urgent repair and beautification of the old structure to enhance patient services. Read more.
New research reveals a lab-confirmed flu infection quadruples heart attack risk and quintuples stroke risk in the 30 days after illness. Learn who is most vulnerable and how vaccination helps.
Family alleges grave negligence after a patient at Vadodara's GMERS Gotri was given an expired paracetamol drip. Hospital admits error, orders inquiry. Read details.
New research reveals that smells of fatty foods during pregnancy can rewire a baby's brain, increasing future risks of obesity and diabetes. Learn how to protect your child's health.
A former doctor in the UK faces multiple charges of sexual assault against female patients. The case has triggered a major review of NHS safeguarding protocols. Read the full report.
Road safety is paramount in India. Discover the top 10 active and passive car safety features you must check for, whether buying new or used, to protect your family on chaotic roads.
SOG police in Jaipur exposed a medical racket, arresting three unqualified doctors who used fake FMGE certificates to work as interns in government hospitals, raising serious patient safety concerns.
Govt Medical College, Chandigarh faces a severe faculty crisis in ENT, surgery & other departments, impacting patient care & threatening postgraduate programs. Read more.
A 45-year-old man died at Hazaribag's SBMCH after allegedly being given an unprescribed injection. The hospital has formed a probe team as the family demands strict action. Read the full report.
AIIMS Nagpur reports massive patient influx with 24.12 lakh OPD & 98,414 IPD cases. Despite 99% bed occupancy, it grapples with 30% staff vacancies while expanding super-specialty services. Read more.
Suraj Lama, a man with learning disabilities, went missing from a Kochi hospital. His body was found days later. His son alleges hospital negligence. Read the full story.