Kota C-Section Tragedy: One Critical, Minister Visits
One of six women who fell ill after C-sections at Kota's NMCH remains critical on a ventilator. One discharged, four stable. Rajasthan health minister visited after nine days.
Category : Public Health
NEET-UG 2026 Refund: Rural Students May Not Get Money Back
Activists raise concerns over NTA's NEET-UG 2026 refund policy, warning that rural students who paid through cyber-cafes may not receive their money due to automated reversals to intermediaries.
NEET Paper Leak Exposes Systemic Failures in Education
The NEET paper leak reveals deep-rooted inefficiencies in India's education system, demanding credible reforms beyond token assurances to restore student trust.
Goa Steps Up Dengue Prevention After 81% Case Drop
Goa reports 81% drop in dengue cases in 2025 compared to 2024, with only 11 cases from Jan-April. Health centers ramp up clean-up drives and community awareness to sustain low numbers.
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Jharkhand to Upgrade Pathology Machines to Fully Automatic
Jharkhand health department plans to replace semi-automatic pathology machines with fully automatic ones in all hospitals, including CHCs and PHCs, starting with medical colleges and district hospitals by June 15.
Kolkata Health Secretary Orders Cleanliness Overhaul at Medical Colleges
Kolkata's principal health secretary ordered medical college heads to improve cleanliness and patient care, following a minister's dissatisfaction with unhygienic conditions at CNMC.
MLA carries unconscious patient to private vehicle amid negligence
A video shows Uttarakhand MLA Qazi Nizamuddin carrying an unconscious TB patient from Manglaur CHC to his vehicle, sparking allegations of medical negligence. The patient had been unattended for hours.
Sambhajinagar water crisis: 15-16 supplies in 133 days
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar residents receive tap water only 15-16 times in 133 days despite official claims of every-three-day supply, exposing a stark gap and raising questions over delays in augmenting supply.
Power Disruption at Jaipur's SMS Hospital Exposes Lapses
A major cable fault at SMS Hospital in Jaipur caused a 30-minute power outage on Thursday, exposing coordination failures. No surgeries were affected, but an investigation has been ordered.
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35 Janaushadhi Drug Samples Fail Quality Test in Karnataka
A special FDA drive in Karnataka found 35 of 230 Janaushadhi Kendra drug samples substandard. Health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced prosecution and new licensing rules to ensure only generic medicines are sold.
India's Maternal Care: Free Services, High Costs
Despite free maternal services in public healthcare, out-of-pocket expenses burden Indian families, especially for medicines and diagnostics. Experts highlight funding gaps and system distortions.
Yogi Govt Launches Campaign for Ayushman Transparency
The Yogi government, via SACHIS, has initiated a special campaign to curb irregularities in health services under the Ayushman scheme, focusing on data verification of hospitals and doctors to improve treatment quality.
Mental Health of Hostel Students Must Be Monitored
District health officer Dr T Lingaraju stressed monitoring mental health of hostel students, saying mental and physical health are two sides of the same coin at a training programme.
Karnataka Stroke Care Delayed Further
Karnataka's state-wide stroke care initiative faces delays, risking timely treatment for patients. Experts stress that every minute counts to prevent brain cell death.
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NEET Cancelled: The Exam That Broke Indian Parents' Trust
The NEET cancellation has shattered trust in India's medical entrance system. Parents now face uncertainty after years of emotional and financial investment.
WHO: 22.1 Million Excess Deaths Linked to COVID-19
A WHO report reveals 22.1 million excess deaths globally from 2020-2023, over three times the reported COVID-19 deaths, with men accounting for 57%.
NGO urges TN govt to combat tobacco use among children
An NGO in Tamil Nadu has urged the state government to spread awareness about tobacco dangers among children, enforce strict action against e-cigarette sales, and ban nicotine pouches, drawing parallels to liquor menace.
Water Supply Disruption in Lucknow Areas for a Month
Around five lakh residents in parts of Indira Nagar and Gomti Nagar face water supply disruption from May 15 to June 15 due to annual canal repair. Jal Kal Department to regulate supply, deploy tube wells and tankers.
HIV Patients in Telangana Struggle After USAID Cut
Over a year after USAID funding cuts, HIV patients in Telangana face impossible choices between medicine and food, with clinics shutting down and support networks collapsing.
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Chennai Study: 92.5% Adults Self-Medicate, Double National Average
A Chennai study reveals 92.5% of adults self-medicate, nearly double the national average. Painkillers top the list, with antibiotic misuse raising concerns about drug resistance.
29 Healthcare Workers Trained in Newborn Resuscitation in Prayagraj
In Prayagraj, 29 healthcare workers from government and private sectors were trained in neonatal resuscitation to improve newborn survival rates as part of a nationwide initiative by NNF India.
Second BITS Goa PhD Scholar Suicide in 2024 Raises Concerns
A 26-year-old PhD scholar from Kerala was found dead in Verna, marking the second student suicide at BITS Pilani Goa campus this year. District collector cites 'suicide contagion' and gaps in mental health support.
Girl Dies After Eating Adulterated Turmeric at Wedding in MP
A teenage girl died after consuming suspected adulterated turmeric at a wedding ceremony in Madhya Pradesh. The family alleges negligence by hospitals, and authorities have ordered a probe.
AI TB Screening Camp at Varanasi Airport Construction Site
A special health camp at Varanasi airport screened construction workers for TB using AI-powered X-ray, part of a 100-day detection campaign. Over 190 people screened.
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Goa Minister Announces Rs 25 Lakh for Amputee Boy
Goa health minister Vishwajit Rane announced Rs 25 lakh compensation from his trust for an 11-year-old boy whose leg was amputated due to medical negligence at Valpoi CHC. A doctor was suspended.
Ahmedabad sterilizes 1.97 lakh stray dogs in 7 years
Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation sterilized 1,96,894 stray dogs over seven years at Rs 18.8 crore, aiming for Zero by 30 rabies elimination. Over 80% sterilized, reducing puppy numbers.
CMHO Bhopal Surprise Check at JP Hospital, Three Doctors Absent
Bhopal CMHO Dr Manish Sharma made a surprise evening visit to JP Hospital OPD, finding three doctors absent. Notices issued to absent doctors as periodic inspections continue.
Bihar District to Observe Dengue Day on May 16
Gaya health department will observe Dengue Day on May 16 to raise awareness before monsoon. Officials urge waste disposal, fogging, and community involvement to curb mosquito breeding.
Rajasthan Minister Orders Probe into Kota C-Section Deaths
Rajasthan health minister Gajendra Singh Khimsar ordered a thorough investigation into four C-section deaths at Kota hospital, citing possible negligence, infection, and medicine quality issues.
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Karnataka Minister Launches Human Milk Bank
Karnataka Minister Chaluvarayaswamy launched a human milk bank under the Shishu Sanjeevini scheme to provide safe donor milk to newborns in need.
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