A surge in deaths from contaminated drugs and Ayushman fraud reveals a broken regulatory system. India's private healthcare sector, providing 80% of services, operates without oversight. Read the full investigation.
India's healthcare faces a crisis of excess: inflated bills, unnecessary procedures & insurance-led overtreatment. Discover the need for urgent regulation & ethical oversight. Read more.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann launches 100 advanced ambulances with GPS & ICU facilities. Aim: 15-min city, 30-min village response. A major boost for emergency healthcare.
A 12-year-old girl from Madhya Pradesh succumbed to 70% burn injuries in Jaipur's SMS Hospital. Her family faced treatment hurdles due to state health scheme rules. Read the full story.
A new 500-bed medical college in Dumraon, Buxar, promises advanced healthcare for Western Bihar by 2026, cutting travel to Patna. Read about this game-changer.
PGI Chandigarh replaces manual indent books with a full online system after a Rs 15 crore billing scandal. The move plugs loopholes in Ayushman Bharat & other schemes. Read about the digital overhaul.
India's healthcare faces a crisis of inflated bills, unnecessary tests & insurance-led overtreatment in private hospitals. Urgent regulation and ethical oversight are needed. Read the full analysis.
Madurai's Govt Rajaji Hospital witnesses a surge in daily patients to 7,000. Health Minister Ma Subramanian inaugurates new CT scanner & X-ray, highlights Rs 420 crore investment and AIIMS Madurai's 2027 deadline.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy invites cardiologists' feedback to improve state health policies, stressing tech adoption & human touch. Read his full vision for preventive care.
Punjab Cabinet approves 19+ acres in Lehragaga for a Jain community-run minority medical college. The project includes a 220-bed hospital and 50 MBBS seats, to be expanded later. Read details.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda visited CNCI and AIIMS Kalyani, inaugurating key facilities worth Rs 40 crore. He reviewed progress and emphasized expanding cancer care in East India.
PGI Chandigarh vigilance uncovers Rs 15 crore scandal involving missing pharmacy bills. Probe suspects deliberate destruction to hide fraud in Ayushman Bharat schemes. Read the shocking details.
Maharashtra govt instructs MMC to introduce QR codes for doctor verification to curb bogus practitioners. SC orders MMC elections within three months. Read more.
PGI's roadmap aims to transform India's healthcare into a 'hospital-at-home' model using AI, VR, and the National Medical College Network. Discover the future of digital medicine.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces a major digital push for state health services. A dedicated committee will submit its report within 10 days to enhance accessibility and transparency. #DigitalHealth #Himachal
Haryana govt directs Ayushman Bharat hospitals to install live CCTV in ICUs & HDUs to curb misuse. Feed to be shared with state agency for claim verification.
Rajendra Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Ranchi launches instant digital issuance of birth and death certificates, eliminating delays and middlemen. Read how this reform eases public burden.
A new healthcare scheme mandates cashless treatment up to ₹1.5 lakh for all road accident victims, including uninsured, at designated hospitals. Part of a broader push to cut India's high road fatalities.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu orders integration of online health services for better access. A committee formed to submit a roadmap in 10 days. New State Allied Council website launched.
Over 2,500 contractual staff at PGI Chandigarh staged a major protest demanding Rs 90 crore in unpaid dues and job regularisation. OPD services remain unaffected. Read the full story on the escalating crisis.
UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak chairs high-level meeting to implement 19 health parameters under Viksit Bharat. Focus on Ayushman Bharat, AI, and free treatment. Read more.
Delhi's Safdarjung Hospital unveils a new sensory garden for children, designed to aid recovery through nature. Learn about this innovative healthcare initiative.
CM Yogi Adityanath's cabinet approves Rs 351.48 crore upgrade for Varanasi's SSPG Hospital into a 500-bed multi super-speciality facility. Project to be completed in 4 years, easing healthcare burden in the region.
Himachal CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announces a new senior residency policy, expands PG courses, and recruits 1000 Rogi Mitras to boost healthcare. Read about the state's major medical reforms.
Three delayed AIIMS projects in Bibinagar, Guwahati, and Jammu are now nearing delivery, thanks to high-level monitoring via the PRAGATI platform. Discover how this is transforming healthcare access across India.
Rajasthan High Court issues notice to state govt for failing to frame rules under the Right to Health Act 2022 after 2.5 years. A PIL demands urgent implementation. Read more.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann instructs officials to ensure seamless implementation of the state's health insurance scheme. Learn about the key directives and benefits for residents.
Punjab govt rationalises specialist doctor deployment for VVIP duties, ending a practice that diverted crucial staff from hospitals. New rules ensure protocol without disrupting public healthcare.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu mandates a statewide audit of health schemes, introduces facial recognition to remove ineligible beneficiaries and clear pending hospital payments.
Punjab government overhauls VIP medical protocol to ensure equitable access to specialist doctors for all citizens. New guidelines aim to stop misuse and optimise healthcare resources.