Sankara Eye Hospitals, in association with VISION 2020 India, will host the 20th Annual VISION 2020 India Conference from July 10 to 12, 2026, in Bengaluru, bringing together leading ophthalmologists, optometrists, public health experts, policymakers, researchers, development partners and healthcare professionals from across the country
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J. P. Nadda chaired a high level virtual review meeting with Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan to assess the implementation of key national health programmes, review the state's healthcare priorities and discuss measures to strengthen healthcare delivery through enhanced
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified its crackdown on misleading food labelling by issuing show-cause notices to Lotte India Corporation Pvt. Ltd., Ferns N Petals Pvt. Ltd., and Kubera Foods, alleging that several products carried front-of-pack claims that could mislead
KIMS Hospitals and NECA host cultural awareness programme Bihu and Manipuri dance performances, traditional attire showcase enthral audience Telangana Director General of Police (Law & Order) M. Mahesh Bhagwat on Thursday said there is a need to further strengthen the cultural bond between Telangana and the North-Eastern
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended increasing the health insurance cover under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) from the existing ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh per family per year, citing the sharp rise in the cost of advanced medical treatments and
The Maharashtra government has announced plans to establish 10 new nursing colleges across the state as part of a major expansion of nursing education aimed at addressing the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals. The decision is intended to strengthen the state's healthcare workforce amid
The Maharashtra government has directed all charitable hospitals in the state to install digital transparency dashboards within one month, warning that strict action will be taken against institutions that fail to comply or deny healthcare benefits meant for economically weaker sections (EWS). The directive was issued
The World Health Organization South East Asia Regional Office (WHO SEARO) and the Indian School of Business (ISB) have partnered to develop a Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) Roadmap aimed at supporting the safe, ethical and effective adoption of AI across health systems in the South
Even mild abnormalities in heart function may be associated with tissue damage in brain regions responsible for memory and cognition, potentially increasing the risk of Alzheimer's disease, according to a new study. The findings provide fresh evidence of the close relationship between cardiovascular health and
India is rapidly emerging as a global centre for artificial intelligence (AI)-driven healthcare innovation, with more than 85% of Philips' AI healthcare innovations now being developed in the country. The development underscores India's growing role in advancing digital health technologies aimed at improving diagnostics, clinical
