Stigma to cure: A remote Jharkhand district shows India how to fight epilepsy
According to the WHO, epilepsy affects nearly 50 million people worldwide and India accounts for an estimated 15%–20% of the global caseload. But the success of Project Ullas in East…
AI-powered tele-robotic ultrasound links Delhi to Antarctica, heralds new era in remote healthcare
The demonstration linked the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in the national capital, New Delhi, with India's Maitri Research Station in Antarctica, located over 12,000 kilometres away.
7 die of jaundice in Haryana’s Palwal village in 2 weeks; outbreak probe underway
Jaundice has claimed seven lives in Palwal's Chainsa, prompting a health department investigation into a possible outbreak. Four deaths were linked to acute liver failure. Medical camps, doorstep surveys, and…
Health dept suspends 8 over RGHS irregularities
The action is part of an ongoing statewide drive to curb misuse of RGHS benefits, with officials stating that disciplinary proceedings will be carried out under applicable service rules.
Zynova Shalby launches dedicated oncology department in Mumbai
According to the hospital, the initiative is designed to strengthen early detection, timely diagnosis and coordinated treatment, which are critical in improving survival outcomes and quality of life for cancer…
AI must drive inclusion, not just innovation: Anupriya Patel
At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, policymakers, clinicians, and industry leaders underscored that Artificial Intelligence can transform disease surveillance, diagnostics, and health system efficiency—provided it is deployed ethically, at…
Govt looks to provide access to AI resources to medical students: Official
Speaking at the AI Impact Summit here, Deputy Director General (Medical Education) B Srinivas stated that students from medical colleges in remote areas find it challenging to access e-books and…
Licences of 178 private hospitals cancelled over various complaints: UP Deputy CM Brajesh Pathak
Replying to a supplementary question by Atul Pradhan of the Samajwadi Party regarding the number of complaints received against private hospitals in the state and the action taken against them