​​​The aim is to identify which antibiotics are most effective in completely treating these infections. This would help in significantly reducing both the health risks and financial burdens on patients,"…

Policy momentum in recent years has attempted to correct this imbalance however, with critical shortages of beds, ICUs, and diagnostics, Out-of-pocket costs remain high, undermining equity. Weak ambulance networks, patchy…

Central government institutions such as AIIMS, defence and railway hospitals, ESIC hospitals, CGHS centres and Institutes of National Importance (INIs) will complement these efforts, ensuring specialist services and continuity of…

In a release, the Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI) and the Nursing Homes division of the Indian Medical Association have accused the insurance company of halting cashless claims…

Infant mortality rate refers to the number of infant deaths under one year of age per 1,000 live births. Even at an IMR of 12, Kerala was well ahead of…

Public Health England (PHE, UK) has estimated that smoke-free nicotine alternatives are up to 95 per cent less harmful than smoking because they remove tar and combustion.

Doctors in Patna say nearly 90 per cent of people with cellphones and internet access search online for their health complaints before consulting a doctor — if they consult at…

​​​ It was also pointed out that sometimes, despite best efforts, the treatment by a doctor may fail but that does not mean that the doctor or surgeon must be…

This work carried out by the Tata Institute of Genetics and Society, National Centre for Biological Sciences, Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology and National Centre for Disease Control has…

In its letter dated September 12, FAIMA expressed concern that equating CCMP-trained doctors with MBBS graduates could dilute the standards of modern medicine and create ambiguity in the minds of…