Category : Healthcare Policy


Pune to Open First Civic IVF Center in Maharashtra

Pune Municipal Corporation announces plans for a government-run IVF center in its maternity hospitals, aiming to provide affordable fertility treatments. The facility will offer IUI, IVF, and gamete banking services.

Whistleblower Professor Granted VRS by Rajasthan Govt

The Rajasthan government has accepted the voluntary retirement of SMS Hospital neurosurgery professor Dr. Achal Sharma, who was set to retire in 2029. Sharma was a key whistleblower in the 2024 fake NoC organ transplant scam.

Tele Manas App Excludes Hearing-Impaired in Bengaluru

Pradeep PK, a hearing-impaired Bengaluru resident, found the Tele Manas mental health app inaccessible, exposing broader gaps in support for disabled individuals. Experts criticize one-size-fits-all approaches.

CT Scan Machine Left in Open for 4 Years, Officials Suspended

A CT scan machine at Pauri district hospital in Uttarakhand was left exposed outdoors for four years, becoming non-functional. The health department suspended the former chief medical superintendent and issued a show-cause notice for negligence.

Nagpur Hospitals Face Water Crisis During 36-Hour Shutdown

Indira Gandhi Govt Medical College and Hospital (Mayo) and Govt Medical College and Hospital in Nagpur confront severe water shortages due to a 36-hour shutdown by Orange City Water Private Limited, impacting patient care and operations during peak summer

Gender Bias in Women's Heart Health Diagnosis in Pune

Doctors in Pune report rising heart disease cases among younger women, citing social bias and diagnostic delays. Experts call for gender-sensitive approaches and more research on women-specific cardiac issues like microvascular disease.

Ahmedabad Adds 2,000 Hospital Beds Post-Pandemic

Ahmedabad's healthcare infrastructure expanded by 20-25% with 2,000 new beds after Covid-19, driven by superspeciality and mid-segment hospitals. Vadodara recorded 4,775 additional beds, reflecting Gujarat's post-pandemic healthcare growth.

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