Doctor, Patient Apologise After Himachal Hospital Brawl
A doctor and patient in Himachal Pradesh's Hamirpur district apologised to each other after a physical altercation at a hospital. Police mediated the resolution.
Category : Healthcare Policy
PGI Chandigarh workers' protest escalates to hunger strike
After 46 days of peaceful protest, 4,500 PGI contract workers in Chandigarh will begin a 24-hour mass hunger strike demanding Rs 90 crore in unpaid wages and revised DA. Read about their core demands and the deadlock.
Chandigarh's Major Medical Hub & Infrastructure Projects Move Ahead
Chandigarh administration greenlights a 1,050-bed Regional Medical Hub and pushes forward on delayed flyovers, a new bridge, and over 700 housing units. Key projects aim to ease congestion and boost healthcare.
Himachal doctors end strike as govt reviews dismissal
Himachal Pradesh's week-long healthcare crisis ends as striking doctors return after CM Sukhu promises a fresh inquiry into a senior resident's sacking. Read the full story.
Mizoram stops private practice for govt doctors on NPA
Mizoram CM-led committee halts private practice for government doctors receiving non-practicing allowance. Also plans crackdown on unregistered GST businesses and administrative reforms.
Himachal CM Forms New Panel on IGMC Row, OPDs Reopen
Himachal CM Sukhu orders a fresh probe into the IGMC doctor-patient brawl, ending the doctors' strike. OPD services resume as govt promises security and warns against misconduct.
DPDP Act 2025: Healthcare's New Privacy Rules & Challenges
India's new Digital Personal Data Protection Rules 2025 empower patients but leave hospitals navigating ambiguities on consent, data deletion, and retention. Explore the impact.
Rajasthan's e-Swasthya Samvad: Digital Health Dialogue Platform
Rajasthan's Medical Education Department launches 'e-Swasthya Samvad', a digital platform for transparent dialogue among officials, doctors, staff, and the public. Decisions get 'instant minutes' with 72-hour action reports.
103-Day Agitation Against Hubballi Medical College PPP Model
Doctors, students, and activists in Hubballi continue their 103-day protest against the PPP model for a government medical college, demanding its withdrawal and full state control.
Ludhiana hospital detains body over unpaid bill, rights panel intervenes
A Ludhiana family accuses a private hospital of holding a body hostage for 14 hours over Rs 6.6 lakh dues. The Punjab State Human Rights Commission ordered the release. Read the shocking details.
Telangana Rolls Out Super-Specialty Services in District Hospitals
Telangana govt launches comprehensive super-specialty services in district teaching hospitals to stop patient referrals to Hyderabad, easing burden on city facilities and families.
Pakistan Ambulance Services to Shut Down Nationwide
Pakistan's ambulance services are set for a nationwide shutdown from May 1 due to a funding standoff with authorities. This critical healthcare crisis threatens emergency response across the country.
New CDSCO Rules for Solvent Labels After Child Deaths
India's drug regulator CDSCO mandates new labelling rules for solvent makers to prevent toxic chemicals from entering medicines. This follows the tragic deaths of at least 25 children in Madhya Pradesh. Read the full story.
BSL to Upgrade Bokaro General Hospital Burn Unit by 2026
Bokaro Steel Limited plans a major upgrade for its hospital's burn unit, aiming to serve patients from Jharkhand and West Bengal. A team is studying top centres like AIIMS Delhi for the project.
Jharkhand Adds 100 MBBS Seats, Expands RIMS in 2025
Jharkhand's 2025 health overhaul: 100 new MBBS seats approved, RIMS second campus, 6 new medical colleges & state's first medical university planned. Read about the major push to fix healthcare infrastructure.
Haryana: Couples with daughters need govt nod for IVF
Haryana introduces a controversial policy requiring couples with daughters to obtain government approval for IVF. Critics fear increased stress and delays. Will it improve the sex ratio?
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Visits Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta conducted a surprise inspection of Rajiv Gandhi Super Speciality Hospital, interacting with patients and reviewing facilities. See the details of her visit and key directives.
NHA CEO Barnwal Highlights Healthtech's Role in Healthcare Mission
NHA CEO Dr. Sunil Kumar Barnwal emphasizes healthtech's pivotal role in strengthening Ayushman Bharat. Discover how innovation is shaping India's healthcare future.
Rs 69 Crore Released to Upgrade Punjab Medical Colleges
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has sanctioned Rs 69 crore to modernize state-run medical colleges. This major investment aims to enhance healthcare infrastructure and medical education across Punjab.
Ludhiana hospital body mix-up: Family demands DNA test
A Ludhiana hospital's blunder leads to a wrong cremation. The Sandhu family refuses ashes, demands DNA proof, and approaches the Punjab Human Rights Commission. Read the full story.
Punjab Govt Releases Rs 69 Cr for Medical College Facelift
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann has sanctioned Rs 68.98 crore for upgrading four premier medical colleges in the state. The funds aim to provide world-class treatment and diagnostic facilities. Read more about this major healthcare push.
Odisha CM Reviews SCB Hospital Redevelopment & 17-Floor Parking
Odisha CM Mohan Majhi reviewed plans to transform SCB Medical College into a world-class institution, including a 17-floor parking complex and new hostels. Details inside.
Rs 3,500 Crore Boost for UP Health Infrastructure
Uttar Pradesh government allocates Rs 3,500 crore for health infrastructure, hospital expansion, and modern equipment. Focus on rural healthcare and Ayushman Bharat implementation.
PGI's Rs 490cr Neuroscience Centre incomplete after 7 years
PGI Chandigarh's Advanced Neuroscience Centre, a Rs 490 crore project, misses deadline. Plagued by missing equipment, staff, and even a kitchen. Read the full investigation.
Dhakoli CHC to get upgraded 50-bed health facility
Punjab government considers proposal to upgrade Dhakoli CHC to a 50-bed facility. MLA Kuljit Singh Randhawa chairs review meeting, says upgrade will bring more specialist doctors.
Delhi Govt Hospitals Struggle with 146 Faculty Vacancies
RML Hospital & Lady Hardinge face severe faculty shortages, crippling key departments. Discover how this impacts patient care and why recruitment lags. Read the full RTI report.
BIS Launches Standardised Hospital Billing System
The Bureau of Indian Standards introduces IS 18000 to standardise hospital bills, aiming to eliminate hidden charges and improve transparency for patients across India.
PGI Chandigarh Workers Hunger Strike Over Rs 90 Cr Dues
PGI Chandigarh contract workers' Joint Action Committee announces indefinite hunger strike from Dec 23 over unpaid wage arrears of Rs 90 crore. Read about their demands and the administration's alleged breach of assurances.
PGIMER's Critical Care Block Gets Environment Clearance
Chandigarh administration grants environment clearance for PGIMER's state-of-the-art critical care block. The ₹200-crore project, monitored by PMO, will feature 184 beds and advanced medical facilities. Read more.
Govt's Data Exclusivity Push May Hit Cheap Generic Drugs
The Indian government is considering data exclusivity for pharma, a move that could delay cheap generic drugs, impact India's global edge, and affect medicine access. Read the full analysis.
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