The Ullal Fishermen Association in Karnataka has introduced an emergency ambulance boat to provide critical medical aid and transport in coastal areas, enhancing healthcare access for fishing communities.
In a significant development in the NEET aspirant death case, an AIIMS doctor has alleged that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has not provided all necessary documents to the medical board, potentially hindering the investigation into the student's t
The Lancet Commission on India highlights India's healthcare progress but emphasizes urgent need for quality improvements, citing 1.6 million deaths due to poor care in 2018.
The newly inaugurated trauma centre at GMCH-32 in Chandigarh faces scrutiny after a false ceiling collapse during heavy rainfall, raising questions about construction quality and patient safety.
Richard Horton, editor-in-chief of The Lancet, criticizes US withdrawal from WHO as a self-inflicted problem causing global health leadership loss. During India visit for health commission launch, he acknowledges India's progress toward Universal Health C
AIIMS Bhubaneswar has been ranked number one among government healthcare facilities in India for health record linkage under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, showcasing excellence in digital health implementation.
Gujarat University of Transplantation Sciences awarded degrees to 104 doctors in super-specialization fields during its sixth convocation, with Governor Acharya Devvrat as chief guest.
Andhra Pradesh government establishes Remote Command Control Centre at NTRUHS to monitor medical exams via CCTV across 37 colleges, enhancing transparency and integrity.
Calcutta High Court directs West Bengal government to create a website displaying real-time bed availability across all government medical hospitals within 30 days to address public accessibility issues.
Dr Sanket Narayan Singh, a 75-year-old dermatologist in Gaya, examines nearly 300 patients daily, often working from 5pm to 5am. He charges only Rs10 or Rs100, with many paying nothing, and channels most earnings to support the poor, education, and medica
NHIDCL has donated two ambulances to Tizit PHC and Wakching PHC in Mon district, Nagaland, under its CSR initiative, enhancing emergency medical services in the region.
Nagaland GIS & Remote Sensing Centre partners with health department to deploy drones for medical supply delivery, emergency response, and disease control across challenging terrain.
Mangaluru introduces a dedicated emergency ambulance boat service for fishermen, launching on Republic Day, January 26, to enhance maritime safety and medical response in coastal Karnataka.
Chhattisgarh government cancels first two rounds of postgraduate medical counselling following high court orders. Fresh admission process to follow amended rules with 50% institutional preference quota.
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated NovaNeo Hospital in Budh Vihar, emphasizing the government's commitment to accessible healthcare through public-private partnerships.
Institute of Breast Disease Kolkata introduces ME App and ChemoCare app to enhance breast cancer detection and chemotherapy adherence through digital tools.
Healthcare industry body NATHEALTH has called for public healthcare spending to exceed 2.5% of GDP in the upcoming Union Budget 2026, emphasizing infrastructure funding and NCD prevention measures.
A false ceiling collapse at GMCH-32's newly inaugurated Trauma Centre injured one person during heavy rainfall, sparking outrage over construction quality and safety standards at the facility.
Dr Rachel Clarke, Women's Prize-winning author, discusses feminism, healthcare inequities, and why systems favor profit over prevention, urging action on basic care and empathy.
Relatives of a 27-year-old pregnant woman who died at Thiruthuraipoondi government hospital in Tamil Nadu protested, alleging medical negligence due to absence of doctors during treatment.
The Centre has established a three-member committee to investigate student suicides at IIT Kanpur and recommend measures to enhance mental health support across higher education institutions.
Sindhi Adhikar Manch, a Jaipur-based NGO with UN consultative status, presented comprehensive recommendations at the UN General Assembly to prioritize cadaver organ donation through policy reforms, infrastructure investment, and ethical safeguards.
CMPDI and AIIMS Nagpur signed an MoU for Project Dhwani, a CSR initiative providing free cochlear implant surgery and rehabilitation to hearing-impaired children from underprivileged families.
Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari inaugurated a new urban primary health centre in Jhotwara, Jaipur, built at Rs 75 lakh. The facility will offer maternal-child health, primary treatment, and regular check-ups.
Health authorities in Bhopal sealed an IVF center and sonography unit for serious violations under multiple acts, marking possibly the first IVF shutdown in the state.
A shocking lapse in emergency preparedness at Jaipur High Court exposed when a woman advocate collapsed and the standby ambulance was found unmanned, low on fuel, and driverless, forcing a fellow lawyer to drive it himself to save her life.
A viral social media discussion in Bengaluru reignites the age-old debate on quality of life versus longevity, highlighting urban health concerns and lifestyle choices.
Mumbai Guardian Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha suggested removing 'King Edward' from KEM Hospital's name during centenary celebrations, drawing criticism from doctors and Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders who called it unnecessary.
Pandit Madan Mohan Malviya Hospital in South Delhi faces severe infrastructure gaps including ICU bed shortages and lack of CT/MRI facilities, forcing referrals to major hospitals like Safdarjung.
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will dedicate the Centre of Excellence in Microbiome to the public on Friday, marking India's first institution for cross-sectoral microbiome research.