Category : Diseases


Nellore Hospital Fire: 56 Patients Evacuated, No Injuries

A fire caused by an electric short circuit in the maternity and children's ward at Govt General Hospital in Nellore led to the evacuation of 56 patients, including newborns. Officials confirm no injuries and the situation is under control.

Woman Dies 17 Minutes in Gym, Discovers Rare Genetic Disease

Victoria Thomas collapsed during a gym workout, experiencing cardiac arrest for 17 minutes. She floated above her body during this near-death episode. Later diagnosed with Danon disease, she received a heart transplant and now competes in sports.

Telangana Free HPV Vaccine: 14-Year-Old First to Get Dose

Telangana's free HPV vaccination drive for girls aged 14-15 began in Hyderabad, with 14-year-old Kavyasri as the first beneficiary. The initiative aims to prevent cervical cancer, offering Gardasil-4 at government facilities.

Kakinada Firecracker Blast Kills 20, Andhra's Worst Tragedy

A massive explosion at a firecracker manufacturing unit in Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, has claimed at least 20 lives and injured 12 others. The blast, suspected to be caused by spark igniting stored chemicals, may have exceeded safety limits.

Pune Garbage Fire Hospitalizes Students, Closes Campus

A massive fire on the Mula-Mutha riverbed in Loni Kalbhor, Pune, caused five students to be hospitalized with breathing issues, forcing MIT Vishwashanti Gurukul to declare a holiday for over 20,000 students due to toxic fumes.

Three Die in Bengaluru Sump Cleaning Tragedy

Three men, including a house owner, suffocated to death while cleaning an unused water sump in Bengaluru's Whitefield area. The victims were overcome by toxic fumes in the confined space.

KGMU Blood Center Crisis: A+, AB+ Groups Critically Low

Lucknow's largest blood center at KGMU reports severe shortage of A positive and AB positive blood, threatening treatment for trauma, cancer, and thalassemia patients. Daily demand hits 200 units while stocks dwindle to just 15-20 units.

Madurai-Rameswaram Highway Waste Dumping Crisis

Large-scale illegal dumping of garbage, including plastic, food waste, and construction debris, along the Madurai-Rameswaram Highway is causing foul odors, traffic hazards, and health risks, with officials vowing fines for violators.

Haryana CM Launches HPV Vaccine Drive for Girls' Health

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini launched a statewide HPV vaccination campaign, emphasizing its role in preventing cervical cancer and boosting girls' confidence. The free vaccine will be administered to eligible girls up to age 14 over three mont

Manipur CM Launches HPV Vaccine Drive Against Cervical Cancer

Manipur Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh launched the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign at JNIMS in Imphal, distributing certificates to girls receiving the vaccine. The event also saw the flag-off of 33 NEC-funded ambulances for maternal healthcar

Telangana Police Arrest 5 Fake Eye Doctors in Miryalaguda

Telangana Police have arrested five eye technicians posing as ophthalmologists in Miryalaguda following a TGMC investigation. The fraud network operated seven clinics using registered doctors' names, causing severe patient harm including vision loss.

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