Early screening key to preventing hepatitis deaths: AIIMS experts
India accounts for nearly 12 per cent of the global burden of viral hepatitis, with an estimated 40 million people living with chronic hepatitis B infection and another six to…
Over 44.73 crore Ayushman cards generated under AB-PMJAY: Govt
Replying to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav said that as of July 22, 2026, a total of 44.73 crore Ayushman cards had…
Goyal’s Temple eyes $500 mn valuation, prices first wearable at around Rs 80,000
According to people familiar with the product, the device measures blood-flow-related signals from the temple region, an area with a dense blood supply that could provide deeper insights into how…
NMC asks medical colleges to set up support units for students with disabilities
In a circular issued on Monday, the NMC directed all medical colleges and institutions under its ambit to constitute the Enabling Units in compliance with the Rights of Persons with…
Goldman Sachs Alternatives buys control of Italian medtech firm Numantec
Based near the northern Italian city of Mantua, Numantec supplies a range of healthcare products and drug-delivery devices. The company employs about 600 people and operates seven manufacturing facilities across…
Two children die of cerebral malaria, five hospitalised in Chhattisgarh's Kanker
The health department has intensified malaria screening in villages as well as tribal residential schools and hostels across the district. Positive cases began surfacing from July 24 during the ongoing…
Tata Elxsi, SCTIMST sign MoU to advance healthcare innovation, MedTech development
As per the release, both the entities will address opportunities across diagnostics, medical imaging, digital health, biomedical engineering, medical devices, and related healthcare technologies for India and global markets.
Beverage makers fail to get any relief from FSSAI on energy drinks misbranding
Food regulator FSSAI has given beverage companies, including PepsiCo and Reliance Consumer Products, 90 days to remove the term "energy drink" from product labels after rejecting the industry's plea for…
52% of TB cases show no symptoms: Survey
Health experts said the findings underscore the need for targeted screening of high-risk groups, particularly as UP intensifies efforts to eliminate tuberculosis.
Mizoram to receive Rs 120 cr to boost health infrastructure from Centre: CM
The FASPHI scheme has a national outlay of Rs 4,200 crore for the 2026-27 financial year and rewards states based on improvements in various indicators such as Infant Mortality Rate,…