Karnataka Doctors to Strike Over Unmet Demands
Karnataka Government Medical Officers Association announces a state-wide protest from March 11, closing OPDs and threatening full service stoppage if demands aren't met.
Category : Healthcare Policy
MBBS Student Death in Kalyani Linked to Exam Pressure, NMC Changes
The mysterious death of a final-year MBBS student at CoMJNMH in Kalyani is under investigation, with sources citing study pressure from new NMC syllabus changes. Students now face 6 clinical subjects in 11 months, up from 4 in 18 months, amid increased ex
Gurgaon's Civil Lines Hospital Project Advances with 400-Bed Design
The long-delayed Civil Lines hospital project in Gurgaon has reached a crucial stage with the design for a 400-bed facility now in its final phase, including provision for adding 200 more beds later.
Amritsar Mason Saved by Emergency Surgery at Dukh Nivaran Hospital
A mason from Amritsar underwent a critical emergency surgery at Dukh Nivaran Hospital, successfully saving his life after a severe medical crisis.
Punjab HC Orders Full Cadaver Transplant Claim Payment
The Punjab and Haryana High Court has directed the Punjab government to clear the full claim for a cadaver transplant, ruling that rate caps cannot override the constitutional right to life under Article 21.
Karnataka Health Staff Demand Cadre Revision and Education
Government doctors and health department employees in Karnataka are demanding a revision of cadre and recruitment rules, along with opportunities for higher education and postgraduate studies.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Reveals 2010 Body Donation Registration
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta disclosed that she and her husband registered for body donation in 2010, highlighting organ donation as a life-giving gift at the Vardaan Film Festival.
High Court Seeks Centre's Response on AIIMS Nagpur Faculty Shortage
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court demands detailed explanation from Central government regarding persistent faculty vacancies at AIIMS Nagpur, affecting patient care and medical education.
Heritage Palace Becomes 250-Bed Hospital in Kolkata
A 200-year-old heritage building in Kolkata has been converted into the Charnock Lohia Hospital, a 250-bed multispecialty facility. This inauguration is part of a broader expansion, with over 1,300 new beds planned across private hospitals in the city by
GMC Online OPD Appointments Hit 7,000, Crowds Remain in Busy Units
Goa Medical College's online OPD appointment system has recorded 7,000 bookings since February 4, but crowded queues persist in departments like general medicine due to high patient volume and registration bottlenecks.
Kolkata ESI Hospital Adds 19 ITU Beds, Boosts Capacity to 52
ESI Hospital Maniktala in Kolkata has inaugurated a new ITU unit with 19 beds, increasing total capacity to 52. This expansion aims to reduce patient referrals to private hospitals and cut costs.
Cinema-Led Organ Donation Awareness Drive Starts in Delhi
A new awareness campaign using cinema halls has begun in Delhi to promote organ donation, aiming to educate the public and increase donor registrations through films and discussions.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Registered as Body Donor in 2010
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta disclosed that she and her husband registered to donate their bodies in 2010, highlighting NOTTO's national efforts to promote organ donation.
Bengaluru Boy's Organ Donation Saves Four Lives
A 7-year-old boy in Bengaluru, who died from a brain injury in a road accident, donated his organs, giving a new lease of life to four recipients in a heartwarming medical story.
MP HC Orders Mental Health Policy for Youth, Elderly
The Madhya Pradesh High Court has mandated the state government to create a comprehensive mental health policy targeting youths and the elderly, following a bail petition dismissal in a murder case.
Mumbai Fruit Seller Uses Rat Poison on Fruits, Police Investigate
A viral video from Malad, Mumbai shows a fruit seller allegedly applying rat poison to bananas and pomegranates, leading to public anger and a police case under food safety laws.
208 MBBS Students Face Rs 15 Lakh Fine for Skipping Rural Service
The Karnataka government has issued notices to 208 MBBS graduates who failed to register for compulsory one-year rural service, imposing a penalty of Rs 15 lakh each. Experts cite NEET-PG preparation as a key reason for students opting out.
PGI Deploys 113 Guards at Inactive Neurosciences Centre
PGI Chandigarh has deployed 113 security personnel at its non-operational Advanced Neurosciences Centre as part of a larger contract with PESCO, raising questions about resource allocation and costs.
Murray Clashes With Means In Tense Senate Health Hearing
US Senator Patty Murray grilled Surgeon General nominee Casey Means in a heated confirmation hearing, debating healthcare costs, vaccines, birth control, and chronic disease reform amid deep political divides.
Kanpur DM Mandates Doctor Presence, Ayushman Card Drives
Kanpur district magistrate orders mandatory doctor attendance at health centers during festivals, sets Ayushman card targets, and emphasizes financial management under NHM.
Telangana Gives 94 Absent Doctors Another Chance
Telangana health department offers 94 government doctors a second chance after prolonged unauthorized absence, addressing faculty shortages in medical colleges and hospitals.
UP Medical University Expands Seats, Inaugurates Trauma Center
Uttar Pradesh University of Medical Sciences, Saifai, celebrated its Foundation Day 2026 with announcements of increased MBBS and PG seats, a new trauma center, and multiple campus developments.
Parents Donate Son's Corneas After Loss, Give Sight to Two
In a heart-wrenching yet inspiring act, the parents of six-year-old Shubham Munda in Ranchi donated his corneas after his death from a brain tumor, enabling two visually impaired individuals to see again.
JSS Academy's 'Art for Smiles' Exhibition Supports Paediatric Patients
JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research and JSS Hospital organised an inclusive art exhibition, 'Art for Smiles', to nurture creativity in paediatric care and support young patients through art engagement and fundraising.
Kasturba Hospital Renews ESIS Partnership for Cashless Care
Kasturba Hospital, Manipal, has officially renewed its MoU with the Employees' State Insurance Scheme, restoring cashless admission facilities for ESIS beneficiaries across multiple hospitals.
Udupi DC Emphasizes Preventive Healthcare and Maternal Care
Deputy Commissioner Swaroopa TK chaired a health meeting, directing officials to issue Tayi cards for pregnant women, reduce maternal mortality, and boost immunisation and TB testing in Udupi district.
Mangaluru Wenlock Hospital STP Upgrade Approved
Administrative approval granted for a Rs 2 crore project to upgrade Wenlock District Hospital's sewage treatment plant from 350 KLD to 500 KLD capacity using new SBR technology.
CDSCO Fast-Tracks Drug Approvals with New NOC System
India's CDSCO introduces immediate No-Objection Certificates for lab testing of new drugs, cutting approval delays. The new parallel processing system begins June 2026.
Professor Adopts Emotional Support Chicken for Research
A Canadian psychology professor studying pet benefits adopts an emotional support chicken named Saturday, using her personal experience to inform research on pets and adolescent development.
Dr. Surabhi Dhanwala Opens New Pune Hospital
Dr. Surabhi Dhanwala inaugurated a new hospital in Pune, featuring a grand ceremony attended by notable personalities. The facility aims to enhance healthcare access with advanced medical services.
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