Category : Healthcare Policy


PHRC Orders Report on Hospital's Body Withholding in Ludhiana

The Punjab State Human Rights Commission has instructed the Civil Surgeon of Ludhiana to submit a detailed report on a private hospital's alleged withholding of a deceased patient's body, highlighting concerns over medical ethics and patient rights.

Kalaburagi Fines 136 Medical Violators Rs 45.8 Lakh

Kalaburagi district authorities have imposed fines totaling Rs 45.8 lakh on 136 unqualified medical practitioners for violating the Karnataka Private Medical Establishment Act 2007. District Collector Fauzia Tarannum has ordered continuous raids and prope

Delhi Hospital Projects Stalled: 10,000+ Beds Delayed Since 2023

Delhi's ambitious hospital expansion plan faces major delays with 11 projects stalled since 2023, leaving over 10,000 beds in limbo. Administrative bottlenecks, funding gaps, and design revisions have slowed progress despite urgent need for healthcare inf

Chennai Govt Hospital Opens Interactive Therapy Hub for Children

Govt Stanley Medical College in Chennai launches an interactive functional intelligence training hub, offering game-like therapy for children with developmental disorders. Funded by Ujjivan Bank, it's the first such facility in a Tamil Nadu government hos

Woman Dies After Stillbirth in Jamshedpur, Probe Ordered

A 31-year-old woman in Jamshedpur died from post-delivery complications after giving birth to a stillborn baby at a community health centre. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident amid allegations of medical negligence.

Weight-Loss Drugs Now Seen as Heart Medicines in India

GLP-1 drugs, initially for glucose control and weight loss, are emerging as potential heart medicines, reducing heart attack and stroke risks in high-risk patients. Indian cardiologists discuss their use amid overlapping diabetes, obesity, and heart disea

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