Category : Healthcare Policy


AIIMS Mangalagiri Awards 58 Degrees at Convocation

AIIMS Mangalagiri will award 58 medical degrees, including 49 MBBS, 5 MD/MS, and 4 post-doctoral certificates, at its second convocation on Tuesday, with ministers Anupriya Patel and Nara Lokesh attending.

PGIMER Chandigarh Cardiac Emergency Centre Opens March 1

The Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research in Chandigarh is set to inaugurate a new state-of-the-art cardiac emergency centre on March 1, enhancing critical care services for heart patients in the region.

Kerala Women Harassed, Denied Legal Abortion Access

In Kerala, women seeking legal abortions face harassment, exorbitant costs, and denial of services, violating Supreme Court rights. Doctors' moral judgments and lack of access highlight a systemic failure in reproductive healthcare.

KGMU to Cut Diagnostic Costs by 70% with New Fund

King George's Medical University in Lucknow plans an Investigation Revolving Fund to reduce diagnostic test expenses by up to 70%, benefiting thousands of daily patients through bulk procurement of reagents.

KGMU Launches Advanced Lung Transplant Unit in Lucknow

King George's Medical University in Lucknow is establishing a state-of-the-art lung transplant unit, announced at AIPCON 2026, to enhance treatment for severe lung diseases and improve cancer care through advanced interventional pulmonology techniques.

Chakan to Get First ESIC 350-Bed Hospital in Maharashtra

Maharashtra's Chakan industrial belt will receive its first ESIC-run 350-bed hospital after MIDC allotted 8.5 acres. The facility aims to serve over 700,000 registered workers, addressing long-standing healthcare gaps in the region.

Nagpur Hospital's 18-Year Blood Drive for Childhood Cancer Day

Nagpur's Government Medical College and Hospital marked International Childhood Cancer Day with a blood donation camp at Futala Lake, collecting over 300 units. The Valentine's Day event emphasized love and social responsibility in pediatric cancer care.

Punjab Opens Rs 81.8 Crore Trauma Centre in Patiala

Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh inaugurated a 256-bed trauma centre at Rajindra Hospital in Patiala, costing Rs 81.80 crore. The facility features modern operation theatres, ICUs, and diagnostic systems to enhance emergency care.

Doctor Shortage Halts Echo Tests at Mettupalayam Hospital

Mettupalayam government hospital is turning away patients, including those needing echocardiograms, due to a severe doctor shortage. Pregnant women and tribal patients are forced to travel 30km to Coimbatore for basic tests.

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