The Maharashtra government has invited Amazon to expand its investments in the state across key sectors, including data centers, healthcare infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven skill development, as part of its strategy to strengthen digital infrastructure and position itself as a leading destination for technology
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has launched the Unified Health Interface (UHI), a key component of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) aimed at creating an open, interoperable and citizen centric digital healthcare ecosystem. The platform is designed to enable seamless access to healthcare
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has launched Aarogya Setu 2.0, transforming the platform from a pandemic-era contact tracing application into a comprehensive personal health record (PHR) platform integrated with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The upgraded application is designed to serve as a
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, has identified artificial intelligence (AI), precision medicine and genomics as key drivers shaping the future of healthcare in India, emphasizing the transformative role of technology enabled healthcare models in expanding access and
The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a comprehensive heatwave safety protocol for schools to safeguard students, teachers and staff amid rising temperatures and increasingly frequent extreme heat events. The guidelines aim to minimize the adverse impact of heatwaves on children's health, education and overall well-being. According
The Medical Devices Park Industrial Welfare Association (MDPIWA) Telangana has entered into a strategic partnership with The Diplomatic Club to expand global business opportunities for medical technology companies operating within Telangana's medical devices ecosystem. The collaboration aims to strengthen international market access, foster cross border
Doctors at Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi successfully treated two highly complex kidney stone cases involving patients at opposite ends of the age spectrum, a four year old girl diagnosed with rare bilateral kidney stones and a 60-year-old man suffering from complex multi stone disease affecting both
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is set to launch a comprehensive strategic framework aimed at accelerating India's efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality by 2030, aligning with the country's commitments under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The framework adopts a life
A Right to Information (RTI) based investigation into alleged procurement irregularities at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has revealed that a medical consumable item procured at ₹38 per unit was allegedly relabelled and sold at ₹410 per unit, resulting in
Stroke has emerged as one of India's fastest growing medical emergencies, affecting more than 1.8 million people every year and leaving thousands with lifelong disabilities. Experts believe that while advanced stroke treatments are now available in many hospitals, the biggest challenge remains delayed recognition of
