Social activist Sonam Wangchuk has ended his 26-day hunger strike after receiving written assurances from the Central Government on key demands related to the alleged NEET paper leak controversy and examination reforms. The fast concluded at Medanta Hospital, Gurugram, in the presence of Union Health
Global biopharmaceutical leader Merck has appointed Gaurav Gupta as its Executive Vice President and Chief Information & Digital Officer (CIDO), reinforcing the company's commitment to accelerating digital transformation, artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, and data-driven innovation across its global healthcare operations. Gupta joined the company in
India's healthcare sector delivered robust growth in FY26, powered by sustained hospital capacity expansion, strong diagnostics performance, and continued investor confidence. The hospital segment emerged as the primary growth engine of India's healthcare sector, with leading hospital chains reporting over 15% year-on-year growth in both
The Government of India has announced that more than 1.86 lakh Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) are now operational across the country, marking a major milestone in strengthening comprehensive primary healthcare under the Ayushman Bharat initiative. The expanded network is improving access to preventive, promotive, curative,
President Droupadi Murmu's historic state visit to North Macedonia has opened new avenues for cooperation in digital health, artificial intelligence (AI), healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and emerging technologies, reinforcing India's expanding engagement with Europe. The visit, the first-ever by an Indian President to North Macedonia since diplomatic
India's healthcare and pharmaceutical industry has strongly contested the United States Trade Representative's USTR 'Excess Capacity' Claim that the country maintains “excess capacity” in pharmaceutical manufacturing. Industry representatives asserted that India's production capabilities have evolved to meet growing global demand for affordable, high-quality medicines, rather
China has achieved a major milestone in neurotechnology with the successful implantation of the world's first commercially approved brain-computer interface (BCI) chip in a patient with spinal cord injury. The landmark procedure was carried out on July 13 by a multidisciplinary team at Huashan Hospital,
Violence against healthcare workers continues to pose a serious global public health challenge. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 4 in 10 health workers experience physical violence at some point during their careers. When verbal abuse, threats, and harassment are included, that figure rises
World Brain Day 2026 is observed on July 22, and healthcare advocates across the country are calling for greater awareness, faster diagnosis, and wider access to brain health services. This year's theme, “Brain Health and Access for All,” highlights a growing concern: neurological care remains
Dr. Azad Moopen & Dr. M.I. Sahadulla win Lifetime Achievement Awards & Ms. Alisha Moopen named Healthcare Leader of the Year Aster DM Quality Care, one of Indias largest healthcare providers, has once again been recognised on the national stage, with two of its leaders felicitated at the
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