Geriatric social worker Kenny Mahapatra runs a programme in Bhubaneswar engaging 40-45 seniors weekly through art, music, yoga, and outings, helping them overcome loneliness and rediscover purpose.
Despite intensified sting operations, Maharashtra's fight against illegal sex determination under the PCPNDT Act faces low conviction rates due to weak evidence, procedural lapses, and social stigma, with sex ratio declining to 922 in 2026.
PWD will audit fire and electrical safety at multiple Delhi hospitals to strengthen critical healthcare infrastructure, checking compliance with national codes.
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Odisha Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling held a high-level review meeting on Ebola preparedness. No cases in India. Screening at airports, isolation wards, and public awareness emphasized.
A 37-year-old woman gave birth to a healthy 3.75 kg baby at Indore's Prakash Chand Sethi Hospital despite the death of its co-twin months earlier. The rare case involved monoamniotic twins and Foetus Papyraceus.
A 40-year-old woman from Kolkata underwent a six-hour surgery to remove a rare malignant abdominal tumor the size of a beachball, facing life-threatening complications.
A 16-year-old girl from Mehsana district overcame advanced osteosarcoma after a complex limb-salvage surgery at Shree Krishna Hospital, saving her right leg from amputation.
Scientist Dr Nandkumar Kamat said aquaculture can boost fish stocks and strengthen seafood supply. He highlighted declining fish populations and the need for urgent conservation efforts in Goa.
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Maharashtra will open 27 new ambulatory cancer centres and include immunotherapy and PET scans under Mahatma Phule Jan Arogya Yojana, as announced by Health Minister Prakash Abitkar.
A Greater Chennai Corporation gym in Mylapore has been locked for over six months without notice, causing neglect and raising fears of misuse. Officials plan demolition and rebuild.
Consumer rights group Goacan urges health officials to address severe sanitation lapses at Mapusa's fish, chicken, and mutton markets, citing risks to vendors and the public.
Chennai fitness enthusiasts are embracing Tamil folk dances like oyilattam and karakattam for high-intensity cardio workouts, blending tradition with modern fitness trends.
A Health ATM at Rudrapur district hospital, installed for rapid diagnostics, has been non-functional for nearly five years, forcing patients to rely on overcrowded facilities or costly private labs.
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An Additional Sessions Court in Kanpur dismissed bail applications of three accused in the Collectorganj codeine cough syrup case, involving illegal sale of 30 lakh bottles.
Punjab's crude birth rate and total fertility rate remain among the lowest in the region, while sex ratio at birth persists as a key concern, according to the Sample Registration System Statistical Report 2024.
Punjab health minister Dr Balbir Singh announces dedicated Heat Stroke Management Units in all district hospitals, sub-division hospitals, and community health centres to combat extreme heat.
Prayagraj recorded 46°C, second hottest in UP for third consecutive day. IMD issued red alert as heatwave continues. Night temperature rose to 26.8°C, adding to discomfort.
A 68-year-old woman died in Chennai after her clothes caught fire from camphor during a puja at home. Her son noticed smoke via camera and alerted neighbors.
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Shimla health department reports gradual rise in viral Hepatitis among children at Deen Dayal Upadhyay Zonal Hospital, with 11 admissions and 7 confirmed Hepatitis A cases in May.
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A 42-year-old Ayurveda practitioner from Kerala, declared brain-stem dead after a haemorrhage, donated her organs in Bhopal, saving three lives through liver and kidney transplants.
A portable molecular test using tongue swabs for TB diagnosis shows promise in a multinational study, offering faster and easier detection, especially for children and the elderly.
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Uttarakhand STF sealed a factory in Kotdwar that allegedly manufactured fake Remdesivir injections during the second Covid wave in 2021. The unit was operating without a valid license.
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India's crude death rate declined over the past decade, but Punjab bucked the trend with a 15.2% increase. Over 42% of deaths in Punjab occurred without medical attention, raising healthcare concerns.
Rajeshwari, a daily-wage labourer, donated organs of her brain-dead husband Dalu, marking Kodagu's first organ donation. Kidneys, heart valves, and corneas were harvested at KIMS, Madikeri.
Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu launched the expanded Sanjeevani Healthcare Project in Chittoor, featuring AI-enabled virtual consultations and statewide rollout by August 15.
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Doctors in Bhopal report rising cases of blood clotting disorders and rare neurological conditions due to severe heatwave, with temperatures around 44°C causing dehydration and health complications.
