Delhi Sizzles at 43°C, IMD Issues Yellow Alert for Heatwave
Delhi recorded 43°C in parts on Sunday, with temperatures likely to hit 45°C. IMD issued a yellow alert for heatwave conditions on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Category : Public Health
IMA Kerala Demands Minimum Rs 80,000 Salary for Doctors
IMA Kerala calls for minimum Rs 80,000 monthly salary for doctors after survey reveals widespread wage dissatisfaction; 82% of respondents unhappy with pay.
Dengue Awareness Programme at BMTC Workshop in Bengaluru
Bengaluru East City Corporation conducted a dengue awareness programme at BMTC Central Workshop, with over 100 staff attending. Health educators covered symptoms, prevention, and live larva demonstration.
Karnataka: Thayi Card mandatory for pregnancy scans
Mangaluru DHO orders scanning centres to collect Thayi Card from pregnant women mandatorily. Pregnancies in minors must be reported to police. Inspections of scanning centres reviewed.
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Punjab Yet to Implement Clinical Establishments Act
Sixteen years after the Centre enacted the Clinical Establishments Act to regulate healthcare, Punjab has not framed rules to enforce its own 2020 law, leaving private hospitals unregulated.
Ranchi Health Crisis: Viral Cases Surge Amid Erratic Weather
Unpredictable weather in Ranchi has led to a 10-15% spike in seasonal ailments, with children, elderly, and chronic patients most vulnerable. Snake bites also rise.
Forest Dept Deploys QRTs After Jackal Attacks in Pakur
After a series of jackal attacks in Pakur district, Jharkhand, the forest department deployed quick response teams for 24/7 surveillance. A three-month-old infant was killed and two children injured. Authorities suspect a single rabid jackal.
Bareilly hospital uses street play to teach Kangaroo Mother Care
LLRM Medical College in Bareilly staged a nukkad natak in maternity wards to demonstrate Kangaroo Mother Care, promoting skin-to-skin contact for newborns.
Woman delivers baby in hospital park due to locked gate, staff absent
A woman gave birth in the park of a Faridabad hospital after finding the main gate locked and no medical staff available. The incident led to a government inquiry and suspension of two staffers.
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Karnataka Plans Licence for Jan Aushadhi Outlets
Karnataka government proposes licensing Jan Aushadhi outlets to boost generic medicine access, aiming to reduce healthcare costs and expand reach in rural areas.
Anila Bhagya Yojane Limited Health Gains: Study
A study reveals that Karnataka's Anila Bhagya Yojane, which provided free LPG connections to poor households, led to only marginal improvements in health outcomes, highlighting the need for complementary interventions.
Nearly 1 in 3 adults in Lucknow has hypertension
Studies show 33% of urban Lucknow adults have high blood pressure, exceeding the national average of 22-27%. Experts call for detailed research into causes like salt intake and sedentary lifestyle.
Gender Gap in ICU Care: Women Get Less Aggressive Treatment
A landmark study in Critical Care Medicine finds women in Indian ICUs receive significantly fewer aggressive interventions than men, yet survival rates are nearly identical, raising questions of bias.
Free Counselling Urged for NEET Aspirants in TN
Psychologists and activists urge Tamil Nadu government to provide free counselling sessions for NEET UG 2026 aspirants after exam cancellation, suggesting tele-counselling via helplines to manage student stress.
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TNCRW Condemns NEET-UG 2026 Cancellation, Demands Inquiry
Tamil Nadu Child Rights Watch condemns NEET-UG 2026 cancellation due to paper leaks, citing student distress and demanding a judicial inquiry and official resignations.
Maharashtra Sees 35 Child Deaths Daily Despite Mortality Drop
Maharashtra reports 12,792 child deaths under five in 2025-26, averaging 35 daily. Prematurity, low birth weight, and infections are key causes. Government initiatives have reduced deaths from 16,748 in 2021-22.
IIVR Scientists Launch Fertiliser Awareness Drive in Purvanchal
Eight IIVR scientist teams are travelling across Purvanchal to promote balanced fertiliser use, distributing microbial bio-fertiliser kits to reduce chemical dependence by 25%.
Rajasthan: Zero Dengue Deaths in 17 Months
Rajasthan has achieved zero dengue deaths for 17 consecutive months, a milestone since the NVBDCP launched in 2003. Cases dropped from 20,141 in 2021 to 224 in 2025.
Wild Vegetable Kills One, Sickens Seven in J&K Rajouri
A 60-year-old man died and seven others were hospitalized after consuming a wild vegetable in Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir. Officials suspect food poisoning.
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NIMS Dismisses Kidney Racket Allegations as False Propaganda
Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences denies social media claims of a kidney racket, stating an outsourced employee was relieved after a complaint, and police investigate.
Surat Hospital Chief Transferred After Minister's Visit
Dr Dharitri Parmar, in-charge medical superintendent of Surat's New Civil Hospital, has been transferred to Vadodara following a surprise inspection by Health Minister Praful Pansheriya who flagged mismanagement and poor patient services.
Hypertension Rises Among Indian Teens and Young Adults
Hypertension is increasingly affecting teenagers and young adults in India due to stress, obesity, poor sleep, and unhealthy lifestyles, silently damaging organs long before symptoms appear.
HRC Orders Joint Meet on Fort Taluk Hospital Electrical Works
The Kerala State Human Rights Commission directed a joint meeting to decide on using Rs 25 lakh for temporary electrical works at Fort Taluk Hospital, addressing incomplete construction issues.
Kerala's Amma Manasu: WEF Report Highlights Maternal Mental Health Model
Kerala's 'Amma Manasu' initiative, integrating mental health screening into antenatal and postnatal care, is recognized as a global model for maternal mental healthcare by the World Economic Forum.
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UK Seeks Wider Meningitis B Vaccine Rollout After Teen Death
After a teenage student died from meningitis in Oxfordshire, health experts in the UK are urging the government to expand MenB vaccine access to teenagers and young adults.
TVK MLAs Inspect Trichy Hospitals, Raise Infrastructure Issues
TVK MLAs from Srirangam and Musiri inspected government hospitals, noting demands for expansion, security, and staffing. Issues include lack of laundry, ambulance driver rest areas, and wheelchair service complaints.
2-Minute BP Test: Life-Saving Pregnancy Check
Doctors urge pregnant women not to skip routine blood pressure checks, as silent hypertension and preeclampsia are leading causes of maternal deaths. A simple two-minute test can detect complications early.
Dehradun Mental Health Crisis: High Costs and Stigma
Dehradun residents face long waiting hours, costly therapy, shortage of professionals, and social stigma in accessing mental healthcare, reflecting a wider crisis in India.
Mumbai gets first paediatric palliative care centre
Sukoon Nilaya Palliative Care Centre in Mumbai fills a long-neglected gap, offering free paediatric palliative care with rehabilitation and family support.
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Bareilly Hospital Promotes Kangaroo Mother Care via Ward Skit
LLRM Medical College in Bareilly staged a nukkad natak inside postnatal wards on International KMC Day to teach new mothers the benefits of skin-to-skin contact for newborns.
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