In a significant step towards advancing global health, the University of Oxford has entered into a new agreement with the Serum Institute of India (SII) to expand the development and supply of a malaria vaccine, aiming to improve access and affordability in endemic regions. The collaboration
The much anticipated National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) is set to be released shortly, offering comprehensive insights into India’s health, nutrition, and demographic indicators. Conducted periodically, the NFHS is one of the country’s most significant large scale surveys, providing critical data on maternal and child health,
In a major push towards digital transformation in healthcare, the Government of Jharkhand has approved the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and announced a strategic partnership with Google to modernize the state’s digital health ecosystem. The initiative aims to leverage AI-driven technologies to enhance
Global investment firm KKR has announced an investment of ₹1,750 crore in Baby Memorial Hospital (BMH), marking a significant move to support the hospital group’s expansion, infrastructure development, and clinical excellence initiatives. The investment is expected to accelerate BMH’s growth plans, including capacity expansion, addition of
With the Nashik launch, Cancer Healer Center expands to five centres in Maharashtra, strengthening access to personalised, immune-focused cancer care across Nashik and nearby regions. Nashik, Maharashtra, 28th April 2026: Cancer continues to emerge as one of India’s most critical public health problems, the need for
Dr. Murali Krishna, Visiting Consultant Psychiatry & Counselling Services, Aster RV Hospital The constant pressure to succeed in today’s environment frequently obscures the true cost, which is our mental health. Long hours and an intense work ethic are acknowledged, but we hardly ever acknowledge the dangerous marathon we
Rising use of e-cigarettes, heated tobacco, and nicotine pouches endangers younger generations New-age nicotine products not effective for smoking cessation and instead fuels addiction Use of illegal means to flood the market and creation of a narrative to legalise these harmful products
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has inaugurated a 1,200-bed multi-specialty hospital in Shirpur, marking a significant step towards strengthening healthcare infrastructure and accessibility in the region. The newly unveiled facility is expected to enhance access to advanced medical services, critical care, and specialized treatment, catering to
Dr. Dandu Hemanth Naga Varma, Consultant Surgical Ongologist, HCG Cancer Hospital, Vizag It often starts in a way that feels almost too ordinary to worry about, a sore throat that lingers a little too long, a voice that sounds slightly different, or the uncomfortable feeling that something is
Dr Nikhil Mehta Surgical Oncologist, HCG Cancer Centre, Jaipur Cervical cancer has long been associated with middle aged women, but a concerning shift is underway. Increasingly, younger women, especially those in their 20s and early 30s are being diagnosed with the disease. This emerging trend underscores a critical
