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.
Category : Healthcare Policy
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.
Governor Proposes Garbha Sanskar Center at Lucknow Institute
Uttar Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel suggests establishing a dedicated Garbha Sanskar center at RMLIMS in Lucknow to provide structured prenatal counseling and guidance for pregnant women.
Bengaluru's Jeeva Spandana to Transform Organ Donation Process
Victoria Hospital in Bengaluru will soon open Jeeva Spandana, a non-transplant organ retrieval centre designed to provide private grieving time for families, aiming to boost organ donations through enhanced comfort and support.
Amritsar Civil Surgeon Reviews Health Program Progress with CHOs
Civil Surgeon Dr. Charanjit Singh conducted a review meeting with Community Health Officers in Amritsar to assess the progress of various health initiatives, including maternal and child care, immunization, and disease control programs.
Kerala Medical College Teachers Protest Over Unpaid Salary Arrears
Kerala Govt Medical College Teachers Association continues boycott of duties as salary arrears since January 2016 remain unresolved, severely impacting hospital services across the state.
Blood Not for Sale: Apurba's 70,000 Camps Drive
Apurba, a dedicated blood donation advocate, emphasizes that blood should never be commercialized, having organized over 70,000 camps to promote voluntary donations and save lives.
Jharkhand Budget: Rs 200 Crore for Cancer Treatment
Jharkhand's annual budget for FY 2026-27 allocates Rs 200 crore exclusively for cancer treatment, with total health sector funding at Rs 7,990.30 crore. The plan includes installing PET/CT scan machines in five medical colleges and upgrading district hosp
Chandigarh Hospital Evening OPD Trial Attracts 25 Patients
Chandigarh's Sector 16 hospital conducted a trial run of its evening OPD, attended by 25 patients, aiming to enhance healthcare accessibility for working individuals and students.
Mizoram's First Laparoscopic Pancreatic Cancer Surgery at ZMC&H
Zoram Medical College & Hospital in Aizawl successfully performed Mizoram's inaugural laparoscopic surgery for pancreatic cancer, marking a healthcare breakthrough. The procedure was part of a workshop with specialists, enhancing local surgical capabiliti
Tamil Nadu Opens Rs 37.5 Crore Cancer Care Centre in Tirupur
A Comprehensive Cancer Care Centre was inaugurated at Tirupur Government Medical College Hospital under the Namakku Naame scheme, addressing rising cancer cases in the Kongu region.
Dog Carries Human Foot Outside Shimla Hospital, Staff Noticed
A shocking incident outside a Shimla hospital saw a dog carrying a human foot, prompting authorities to issue a show-cause notice to staff for negligence in handling biomedical waste.
Kerala Healthcare Crisis: Doctors Protest, Patients Suffer
Kerala's healthcare system, once globally praised for its pandemic response, now faces a severe crisis with doctors protesting and patients suffering. What led to this dramatic shift?
Kerala Doctors Strike 74 Days Over Pay, Safety, Staff Shortages
Government medical college doctors in Kerala continue their 74-day strike, protesting unpaid arrears, chronic vacancies, and unsafe workplaces. The state's acclaimed public health model faces collapse as infrastructure expands without adequate manpower.
Chittorgarh Doctors Boycott Work After Alleged Attack
Doctors at Chittorgarh district hospital boycotted work for an hour and protested after family members allegedly assaulted a doctor following a patient's death. Police intervened but no case was registered.
Nagpur Hospital Reunites Mother with Daughter After Decade
A woman battling severe mental illness was reunited with her eldest daughter at Nagpur's Regional Mental Hospital after years of separation, overcoming poverty and trauma.
Kerala Hospital Staff Audit After Surgical Tool Scandal
Alappuzha Govt Medical College Hospital ordered to identify staff shortages following a surgical tool left in a patient's abdomen. Principal Dr B Padmakumar directs department heads to submit urgent reports.
Kerala Doctors Protest Hospital Violence with Mass Leave
Government doctors in Kerala's health services will take mass leave on Tuesday to protest a mob attack at Nedumangad district hospital and the suspension of a doctor, demanding justice and safety measures.
AIIMS-Patna Eye Bank Launched to Fight Corneal Blindness
AIIMS-Patna inaugurated its new eye bank, with officials pledging eye donations and experts discussing advancements in corneal transplantation to eradicate blindness.
DMC's 101st Foundation Day Highlights AI in Medical Education
Darbhanga Medical College marked its 101st Foundation Day with alumni meets, academic sessions, and cultural events. Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Kumar Jha urged the institution to lead in AI applications for healthcare and medical education.
Narayana Health Expands Cardiac Services to Bagalkot via Aski Hospital
SDM Narayana Heart Centre, Dharwad, has entered a clinical agreement with Aski Super Speciality Hospital to provide specialised heart treatment in Bagalkot, aiming to reduce patient travel for advanced cardiac care.
Mysuru's Kidwai Cancer Centre 70% Complete, Opening in November
The 100-bed Kidwai Peripheral Cancer Centre in Mysuru is 70% complete and on track for a November opening. This Rs 123 crore state government project will serve over 11,000 local cancer patients, reducing travel to Bengaluru.
AIIMS Bhubaneswar Launches Robotic Surgery, Liver Transplant
AIIMS Bhubaneswar becomes Odisha's first government medical institution to start a robotic surgery programme and liver transplant unit, enhancing advanced healthcare access.
Karnataka Health Workers to Strike Over Unmet Demands
Doctors and health workers in Karnataka announce a phased statewide agitation, including an indefinite strike, citing government delays in addressing long-pending demands like medicine supply and promotions.
ANF Free Health Camp for Tribals in Naxal-Affected Regions
The Anti-Naxal Force organized a free health check-up camp in Udupi, providing medical services to 136 tribal members from remote areas, with screenings for cancer, dental issues, and more.
First Govt Obesity Clinic in MP Opens at Indore Hospital
Madhya Pradesh inaugurates its first government-run obesity clinic at Maharaja Yashwantrao Hospital in Indore, offering free consultations and treatments to combat rising obesity rates.
Kerala CM on Health Sector Progress and Accountability
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan inaugurates projects in Nedumangad, detailing Kerala's health achievements including reduced neonatal mortality and modernized hospitals.
Goa Hospital's Cancer Care Brings Joy to Children on Cancer Day
Goa Medical College and Human Touch Foundation celebrated International Childhood Cancer Day with families, offering support, free treatment, and a day of fun for children battling cancer.
Salon Clinics in Bengaluru Offer Risky Skin and Hair Treatments
A recent investigation in Bengaluru reveals that salon-style clinics are attracting consumers with potentially hazardous skin and hair procedures, often performed by technicians rather than qualified doctors.
Karnataka CM Announces Superspecialty Hospital for Karwar
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has pledged to sanction a superspecialty hospital for Karwar in the upcoming budget, while inaugurating a new 450-bed multi-specialty facility at KRIMS.
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