Author: Asha BV, Senior Director of Global Software Engineering, Philips India | For too long, sleep has been treated as the silent background of our lives, important, yet overlooked. We celebrate productivity, hustle, and constant connectivity, while rest is often reduced to a routine checkbox at the end
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for a new 300-bed divisional railway hospital in Howrah, a key healthcare project included in an overall ₹820 crore development package announced for West Bengal. The initiative is aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure for railway employees,
Reliance Foundation has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Seven Hills Hospital into one of India's largest integrated healthcare institutions, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and expanding access to advanced medical services. The proposed redevelopment will create a 1,500-bed healthcare facility, positioning it
Researchers have identified 74 locations in the human genome associated with anxiety symptoms, marking a significant breakthrough in understanding the biological basis of one of the world's most common mental health conditions. The findings emerged from a large scale genome wide association study (GWAS) that
The state is set for a major expansion of its healthcare and medical education infrastructure with plans to establish an additional AIIMS, a dedicated cancer hospital, four new medical colleges and multiple super specialty healthcare facilities. The proposed expansion is expected to significantly strengthen tertiary
The Central Government has extended the tenure of Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary of the Ministry of AYUSH, until June 2027, ensuring continuity in the implementation of key initiatives aimed at promoting traditional systems of medicine and integrative healthcare in India. The latest decision marks the
India has crossed the milestone of more than 5 lakh organ donation pledges, reflecting growing public awareness and support for organ and tissue donation across the country, according to the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The achievement marks a significant step in the
President Droupadi Murmu has expressed confidence that India will achieve its goal of eliminating sickle cell disease (SCD) well before the targeted year of 2047, citing the collective efforts of the Centre, states, healthcare institutions and communities in combating the inherited blood disorder. Addressing a gathering
Health authorities have intensified preparedness measures for dengue and other vector borne diseases following concerns that El Niño weather conditions could increase the risk of outbreaks during the upcoming transmission season. The advisory comes after observations of higher dengue incidence during previous El Niño years,
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has reviewed the country's preparedness for dengue, malaria and other seasonal vector borne diseases ahead of the monsoon season, directing states and Union Territories to strengthen surveillance systems, enhance outbreak monitoring and ensure rapid response measures to prevent disease
