The Union Health Ministry directs Kerala to accelerate its Public Health Management Cadre implementation on a mission mode, citing national mandate and pandemic lessons. A 12-week action plan is mandated.
Over 80 Padma awardee doctors warn toxic air causes 1.7M annual deaths, genetic harm, and a future epidemic. They demand urgent action and declare clean air a human right.
A year after its inauguration, Ludhiana's Model Urban Primary Health Centre in Haibowal faces severe underutilization due to a critical staff shortage, impacting public healthcare access.
Nagpur's air quality plummets, prompting Bombay High Court to initiate suo motu PIL. AQI levels exceeded Mumbai and Pune, signaling a public health emergency. Read the full story.
Thomas Markle, estranged father of Meghan Markle, is in critical condition after emergency surgery for a blood clot. His past heart attacks and stroke heighten the risk. Learn the health warnings.
Congress MP Manish Tewari demands urgent discussion in Lok Sabha on severe air pollution crisis, citing public health emergency and government inaction. Read the full story.
India's Health Ministry admits the country lags behind WHO's hospital bed benchmark. Despite expansion in medical seats, doctor and nurse shortages persist nationwide. Read the full report.
Mangaluru International Airport's rapid emergency response saved a passenger's life. Read how the coordinated effort unfolded and the flight resumed its journey.
A flight bound for Thiruvananthapuram was diverted to Mangaluru Airport on December 2, 2025, due to a passenger's medical emergency. Read the full story of the in-flight response and safe landing.
Actress Swara Bhaskar shares a heartfelt note after her father-in-law's brain haemorrhage. Learn about this medical emergency, treatment, and recovery. Keep him in your prayers.
Delhi's sole dedicated pollution clinic at RML Hospital reports a surge in mental health, skin, and cardiac issues linked to toxic air. Doctors warn of a silent public health emergency.
Delhi and Lahore face a severe air pollution crisis, with AQI levels hitting 'hazardous' marks. Explore the causes, political blame game, and urgent public health warnings. Read more.
Varanasi achieves 71% score, ranking 3rd in Uttar Pradesh's health dashboard for October. CMO highlights performance on 16 key health indicators. Discover the top-performing blocks.
Exploring the shift from stigma to support in India's mental health and social safety landscape. Learn about the crucial role of community and policy in fostering well-being.
Oxfam's 2020 report reveals India allocated only 4% of its budget to health, ranking 155th globally. This critical underfunding left the nation vulnerable during the COVID-19 crisis. Read the full analysis.
Justice A.S. Supehia inaugurates a new emergency medical care centre at Surat District Court complex. The facility, staffed daily, aims to provide immediate medical aid during court hours. Read more about this vital initiative.
Emergency medical team deployed at Bengaluru's Falcon City after gastroenteritis outbreak. 177 residents treated, water systems inspected. Stay informed about public health measures.
Varanasi division secured third position in UP's health rankings. While Varanasi district excels in quality assurance, Ghazipur and Chandauli show decline in institutional deliveries. Read the full analysis.
Peruvian President José Jerí declares state of emergency as migrants block southern border with Chile. Armed Forces deployed amid rising migration tensions.
A doctor saved a passenger who lost consciousness on an IndiGo flight from Jaipur to Kolkata. Read this incredible mid-air medical emergency story and its happy ending.
A free health camp organized in Chandigarh provided comprehensive medical services to over 200 residents. Get details about this community healthcare initiative.
Shiv Sena MP Milind Deora declares a public health emergency in Mumbai due to severe air pollution, urging BMC to suspend all construction work immediately to safeguard citizens' health.
A new report reveals a sharp 5-fold increase in obesity in India over 30 years, affecting 1 in 4 adults. Learn about the health risks and what it means for the nation.
Public conveniences in Amritsar have become unusable due to poor maintenance, causing inconvenience and health risks for residents. Authorities face criticism for neglecting basic urban infrastructure.
Dalbir Singh, 70, suffered chest pain on Air India Vancouver-Delhi flight, deboarded in Kolkata and declared dead at hospital. Air India yet to issue statement.
A passenger tragically died after a medical emergency on Air India flight from Vancouver to Kolkata via Delhi. Investigation underway into the November 21 incident.
Delhi's toxic air pollution reaches crisis levels, causing severe health impacts and citizen protests. Doctors warn of long-term consequences as hospitals report 20% surge in respiratory cases.
Delhi faces public health emergency as air pollution spikes. Experts demand long-term solutions similar to COVID-19 response. 13 of world's 20 most polluted cities are in India.
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport conducted a comprehensive 2-day emergency exercise to test coordination among multiple agencies during aviation emergencies.
Healthcare startup Qure.ai is betting on government partnerships to scale its AI diagnostic tools for TB and lung cancer in India, aiming to tap into the vast public health market.