The Supreme Court of India has declined an urgent plea seeking to conduct the upcoming NEET-UG 2026 re examination in a computer based test (CBT) format, allowing the examination to proceed in the existing pen andpaper mode. A vacation bench comprising Justices P. S. Narasimha and
Artemis Hospitals has announced its expansion into Central India with the development of a new multi-speciality hospital in Raipur, a move aimed at strengthening access to advanced tertiary healthcare services in the region. The upcoming facility will feature more than 300 beds, over 50 medical and
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued an advisory directing medical colleges across the country to ensure the mandatory implementation of safe injection practices, reinforcing patient safety and infection prevention measures within healthcare institutions. The advisory emphasizes adherence to standard injection safety protocols, including the use
A new generation of technology assisted orthopaedic surgery is gaining momentum with the introduction of the RoboLens FT-3D Knee Resurfacing Platform, an advanced system that combines artificial intelligence (AI) with Microsoft HoloLens powered augmented reality (AR) to enhance surgical precision during knee resurfacing procedures. The platform
In a significant move towards strengthening disability inclusive healthcare and social protection systems, policymakers, Members of Parliament, healthcare experts, insurance representatives, disability rights advocates, and persons living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) have adopted a landmark 10 point Declaration on Invisible Disabilities and Gender during a
Over 250 auto drivers participated in the awareness and screening initiative aimed at promoting early cancer detection among high-risk occupational groups Marking World No Tobacco Day, HCG Cancer Hospital KR Road, Bengaluru, organized oral and lung cancer screening camp on a mega scale exclusively for auto-rickshaw drivers, bringing together preventive healthcare,
The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) has revealed a decline in the use of family planning methods among married women in Delhi, raising concerns about access to reproductive health services and unmet contraceptive needs in the national capital. According to the survey, 67.4% of currently
India has recorded notable improvements in child health indicators, with full vaccination coverage among children aged 12-23 months increasing from 83.8% in 2019-21 to 87.1% in 2023-24, according to the latest findings from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6). The survey also reported encouraging progress in
A new study has highlighted the growing public health risks posed by extreme heat in India, estimating that a single day of severe heat exposure could result in nearly 3,400 excess deaths nationwide. The findings, published by researchers from the India Energy and Climate Center, were
Government expenditure on healthcare in India has nearly tripled over the past decade, while the financial burden on households for medical treatment has significantly reduced, according to the latest National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The report
