Mumbai Drain Tragedy: 1 Dead, 1 Injured in Goregaon
A tragic incident in Mumbai's Goregaon West left one labourer dead and another injured after they suffocated while cleaning a deep drain near Mega Mall early Tuesday morning.
Category : Healthcare Policy
Balrampur Hospital Lucknow Gets 650 kW Solar Plant
Balrampur Hospital in Lucknow will inaugurate a 650 kW solar power plant on its 157th foundation day, with Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak and minister Mayankeshwar Sharan attending. The hospital treated 35 lakh OPD patients in 2025 and expanded dialysis service
Kerala Doctors Suspend Strike After Govt Talks
Doctors at Kerala's government medical colleges have suspended their indefinite outpatient boycott for a week after discussions with state officials. They continue relay hunger strikes and teaching boycotts over pending salary revisions and other demands.
Nagpur AIIMS Expansion with Budget 2025-26 Boost
Nagpur AIIMS is poised for significant expansion following increased health sector allocation in Union Budget 2025-26, with enhanced funding expected to upgrade infrastructure and services.
India's Clinical Trial Infrastructure Gap Amid Biopharma Shakti Plan
India's plan to become a global drug development hub is constrained by insufficient standardized trial sites. The Biopharma Shakti scheme aims to build 1,000+ accredited facilities to address bottlenecks.
Haryana Health Secretary Reviews Department, Issues Directives
Haryana Additional Chief Secretary Sumita Misra reviewed health department functioning, emphasizing hospital safety, women-centric healthcare, and infrastructure upgrades across government facilities.
Rajasthan Adds 298 Senior Resident Posts in Medical Colleges
Rajasthan government approves creation of 298 senior resident positions across 10 medical colleges to strengthen medical education, improve healthcare services, and provide opportunities for NEET PG students.
Delhi Govt to SC: Apollo Violates EWS Treatment, Auction Advised
Delhi government informs Supreme Court that Indraprastha Apollo Hospital repeatedly violated EWS treatment commitments. Government advised to not renew lease, initiate auction process for hospital management.
PGI Director Opens Revamped Post Office in Chandigarh
The Director of PGIMER Chandigarh inaugurated a newly renovated post office on the campus, enhancing postal services for patients, staff, and visitors with modern facilities.
Delhi Speaker Launches Health Check-Up Programme for MLAs
Delhi Assembly Speaker Ram Niwas Goel has inaugurated a health check-up programme for all MLAs, focusing on preventive healthcare and wellness.
Bombay HC Acts on Nagpur GMCH Cancer Dept Deficiencies
Nagpur bench of Bombay High Court registers suo motu PIL after news report exposes critical failures in GMCH cancer department, including non-functional cobalt machine and delayed procurement of advanced equipment.
Goa CM Announces Pernem Medical College, Inaugurates Tuem Hospital
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant announced a new medical college in Pernem to boost healthcare and reduce referrals to GMC, while inaugurating the long-awaited 100-bed Tuem hospital with research centre.
Chennai Women Face High Healthcare Costs, Study Reveals
A new BMJ Global Health study reveals Chennai women spend heavily on outpatient care, facing financial strain. Researchers urge price caps and reduced out-of-pocket costs to advance India's universal health coverage by 2030.
Chennai's Online Dialysis Registration for New Centers
Greater Chennai Corporation introduces online registration for two new dialysis centers in Kolathur and Kondithope, enhancing accessibility across the city with 30 additional machines.
ABVIMS Medical College Building Unbuilt After 7 Years, Rs 470 Crore Approved
The Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences in Delhi has operated without a dedicated academic building since 2019. Despite Rs 470 crore approval and PM Modi's 2024 foundation stone ceremony, construction remains stalled, primarily due to pendi
Assam CM Opens Mother and Child Hospital, New GMCH Building Foundation
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma inaugurated the 832-bed Mother and Child Hospital at Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, featuring a 152-bed NICU. He also laid the foundation stone for a new GMCH building worth Rs 3,300 crore, aiming to reduce
Assam HC Sets March 12 Deadline for Anti-Quackery Plan
Gauhati High Court directs Assam government to respond to comprehensive anti-quackery proposals including central monitoring committee and online doctor database by March 12.
Budget Allocates Rs 5,546 Crore to AIIMS Delhi for Expansion
The Union Budget has allocated Rs 5,546 crore to AIIMS New Delhi, marking a Rs 307 crore increase from last year. This funding aims to address rising operational costs and support critical infrastructure projects as patient footfall surges post-pandemic.
AFMC Pune Hosts ARMEDiCON 2026 Military Medical Conference
The Armed Forces Medical College in Pune will host ARMEDiCON 2026 from February 4-6, featuring top military medical leaders and healthcare experts discussing innovations.
Dr. Arokiaswamy Velumani: From Poverty to Healthcare Mogul
Discover the incredible true story of Dr. Arokiaswamy Velumani, who rose from extreme poverty in Tamil Nadu to found Thyrocare Technologies, revolutionizing India's diagnostic healthcare sector through sheer determination.
Budget 2026: Mental Health & Ageing Population Focus
Union Budget 2026 proposes NIMHANS-2, trauma care expansion, and AYUSH upgrades to tackle India's mental health crisis and ageing population needs amid severe treatment gaps.
Lucknow Hospital Hosts Baby Show & Children's Carnival
Health City Vistaar Hospital in Lucknow organized a lively Baby Show and Children's Carnival with 124 participants, focusing on early childhood care and community well-being through fun activities and expert guidance.
Kolkata's Healthcare Revival Hope: Budget 2026 Medical Hubs
Union Budget 2026's proposal for five regional medical hubs with private partnership offers Kolkata's health sector hope to revive medical tourism, especially from Bangladesh, through integrated healthcare complexes.
Budget 2026: Rs 10,000 Cr for Rajasthan Healthcare, Medical Tourism
Rajasthan's healthcare sector receives major boost from Union Budget 2026 with Rs 10,000 crore allocation for biopharma initiatives, medical hub development, and district hospital upgrades.
Budget 2026-27 Increases Allocations for Delhi's Central Hospitals
The Union Budget 2026-27 has significantly increased funding for major central government hospitals in Delhi, including AIIMS New Delhi, Safdarjung Hospital, and Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, to strengthen tertiary care, medical education, and patient se
India Exempts Cancer, Diabetes Drugs from Customs Duty
The Indian government has announced a customs duty exemption on imported medicines for cancer and diabetes, aiming to reduce costs and improve access to essential treatments for patients across the country.
QR Registration Fails to Cut Queues at Bengaluru Govt Hospitals
QR-based patient registration system in Bengaluru government hospitals fails to reduce queues, plagued by server downtime and administrative errors in department selection.
Elderly Patient Airlifted from Shimla to Chandigarh Amid Snow
An 85-year-old woman from Dodra Kwar, Shimla, was airlifted to PGI Chandigarh for urgent treatment during snowfall, following swift administrative and Air Force coordination.
Madurai Hospital Trains 1,500 Police in Life-Saving Skills
Meenakshi Mission Hospital & Research Centre in Madurai has trained over 1,500 police personnel in CPR, BLS, and AED usage through 20 sessions to combat sudden cardiac arrest fatalities.
PGIMER Chandigarh Gets Highest-Ever Budget of Rs 2,559.65 Crore
PGIMER Chandigarh receives its highest-ever budget allocation of Rs 2,559.65 crore in Union Budget 2026-27, a 4.4% increase. Funds will boost healthcare infrastructure, digital upgrades, and new medical facilities.
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