Medical Education Minister Dr Sharan Prakash R Patil held a meeting at BRIMS Hall in Kalaburagi to address irregularities. He announced a special grant proposal for BRIMS in the upcoming budget and directed immediate repairs.
At APICON 2024 in Patna, medical experts discussed obesity's health impacts, UTIs in pregnancy, and AI's role in medicine. Sessions covered modern weight-loss drugs, hygiene importance, and metabolic health.
Health Minister Ma Subramanian announces the new 110 crore building at Trichy's MGMGH will be operational within weeks, featuring advanced PET scan facilities. Tamil Nadu leads with HPV vaccination rollout.
Patnala Umadevi from Visakhapatnam met Deputy Chief Minister K Pawan Kalyan at Vizag airport, alleging negligence at King George Hospital led to her unborn child's death. Pawan Kalyan ordered a detailed hearing.
Medical staff at Dhanbad Sadar Hospital held a silent march demanding a complete ban on lawyer use of hospital grounds, citing safety and operational concerns after authorities agreed to dismantle part of a boundary wall.
A man in Haryana was forced to transport his deceased wife's body on a cart from a Faridabad hospital due to lack of ambulance services, highlighting systemic healthcare failures.
GMCH-32 in Chandigarh launches a QR-based patient feedback system allowing patients to rate treatment, waiting times, and facilities. This digital initiative aims to improve healthcare services through structured feedback.
Kerala and Maharashtra have pioneered state-run menopause clinics, addressing a critical gap in women's healthcare. With over 100 million Indian women entering menopause, this initiative marks a significant shift in public health policy.
A dedicated tribal health coordinator is transforming healthcare access for Adivasi communities by facilitating medical services, raising awareness, and overcoming barriers in remote regions.
Govt Institute of Medical Sciences in Noida launches a dedicated start-up OPD to help healthcare innovators access clinical insights, validate solutions, and develop affordable public health technologies.
Faridabad hospital launches inquiry after family transports deceased TB patient's body in pushcart due to ambulance access issues. Committee formed to examine operational lapses.
PGI Chandigarh introduces DG-Seva, a digital initiative piloting in endocrinology to eliminate unnecessary travel for chronic patients through video consultations, starting with thyroid cases.
PGI Chandigarh unveils strategic plan under Vision 2047 to integrate main campus with upcoming Sarangpur satellite centre via underground tunnel and internal metro service, aiming to decongest facilities and enhance patient care.
Maharashtra becomes India's first state to establish dedicated menopause clinics across government hospitals and urban healthcare centers, providing comprehensive care for women during this crucial life phase.
Dr Atul Mohan Kochhar, CEO of NABH, emphasizes public-private partnerships as crucial for enhancing patient safety and healthcare delivery in India, highlighting initiatives in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka.
The Institute of Medical Sciences at Banaras Hindu University launches a public health education series in Varanasi to promote disease awareness, timely treatment, and prevention through lifestyle changes.
Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao outlines comprehensive strategy to eliminate anaemia and cancer, including increased screening, free travel for patients, and major budget increases.
National Medical Commission mandates disciplinary measures, student migration after inquiry reveals serious lapses in MCh neurosurgery, DM neuro-anaesthesia programs at Delhi's Lok Nayak Hospital.
Odisha's health department has overhauled its Health Extension and Communication Service cadre, creating 58 new positions and upgrading qualifications to improve public health communication across the state.
Andhra Pradesh's medical and health department disburses final NHM instalment of ₹128.43 crore to 26 districts, with Guntur receiving highest allocation. Officials directed to utilise funds by February 20.
Sadar Hospital in Ranchi establishes a modern tele-radiology centre to create a state-level radiology hub, enabling digital reporting for government hospitals across Jharkhand to improve healthcare access.
Kasturba Medical College, Mangaluru, organizes a two-day Cancer Conclave on gastrointestinal cancers and a community walk for World Cancer Day, promoting multidisciplinary collaboration and public awareness.
Karnataka's health department is overhauling the 108 emergency ambulance service, bringing Dakshina Kannada district's 26 vehicles under direct control. Pilot success in Chamarajnagar drives statewide expansion.
Government statistics show housewives constitute 40% of female suicides in Delhi, a trend persisting over five years including pandemic lockdowns marked by economic stress and confinement.
The West Bengal health department has ordered an investigation into serious allegations of newborn theft at Krishnanagar District Hospital, involving a woman from Nabadwip who was admitted for delivery but reportedly did not give birth.
Karnataka's Education Department introduces 12 days of menstrual leave annually for women employees, aiming to enhance workplace efficiency and well-being by addressing menstrual health challenges.
AIIMS New Delhi's dedicated transgender clinic reports increasing footfall, with 139 gender-affirming and refining procedures conducted since 2023, highlighting growing healthcare access for the community.
VIT Bhopal University partners with Johns Hopkins University for Health Hack 2026, a global initiative to drive equitable healthcare innovations through technology and collaboration.
Directors of 20 AIIMS institutions signed an MoU to establish a collaborative research consortium aimed at strengthening India's biomedical research ecosystem through coordinated multi-institutional studies.
The Supreme Court of India has ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right under the Constitution, ordering all schools to provide separate male, female, and disabled-friendly toilets to ensure dignity and hygiene for students.