Karnataka MBBS admission 2026 has concluded with 191 medical seats remaining vacant despite multiple counselling rounds. The Directorate of Medical Education has approached the National Medical Commission to reduce the NEET-UG qualifying percentile and improve seat allotment. Bengaluru: Karnataka has reported 191 vacant MBBS seats following

The declining cost of nivolumab is expanding access to cancer immunotherapy in India, but hospital pricing practices could determine how much patients actually save. New Delhi: The cost of cancer immunotherapy in India is witnessing a significant shift, with nivolumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor used in

General Medicine has emerged as the leading postgraduate specialty among the top 100 entries in the first round of NEET-PG 2026 counselling, according to an analysis of the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) allotment list. The analysis recorded 51 allotments in General Medicine, compared with 28 in

Government-sponsored health insurance schemes need regular revisions in reimbursement rates to keep pace with rising treatment costs, medical technology and quality care requirements, said Ashutosh Raghuvanshi, Managing Director and CEO of Fortis Healthcare. Speaking at the 20th edition of FICCI Heal 2026, Raghuvanshi highlighted the need

Ayushman Bharat Digital data going to be a gamechanger, allowing us to achieve transformative outcomes not only for the nation but also for the Global South Prof Dr M Srinivas, Member, NITI Aayog today urged the hospitals to not just focus on patient care but enhance

Haryana has introduced Unified Payments Interface (UPI)-based digital payments across 610 public healthcare institutions and expanded online outpatient department (OPD) pre-registration, allowing patients to complete registration formalities from home before visiting government hospitals. The initiative covers 23 district civil hospitals, 52 civil and sub-civil hospitals, 121

India’s digital health ecosystem could become a major driver of healthcare innovation across the Global South, with data generated through the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) offering opportunities to strengthen artificial intelligence (AI), medical research and evidence-based healthcare planning. Speaking at the 20th edition of FICCI

Mankind Pharma, in academic association with All India Ophthalmological Society (AIOS) and Eye Bank Association of India (EBAI), organized Vision Continuum 2026 under the theme “Connecting Care. Preserving Sight. Across Generations.” The initiative focused on key priorities in eye care, with a particular focus on

With capacity for over 1,200 beds and advanced clinical facilities, Yashoda Medicity outlines plans to expand specialised services, strengthen healthcare access and build on its first-year milestones From extending technology-enabled critical care support to a public hospital to establishing dedicated services for patients with thalassemia and

Breast Cancer Awareness Month, observed every October, aims to raise awareness about breast cancer, encourage early detection and highlight the importance of regular screening and timely medical consultation. This year's theme, “Every Story is Unique, Every Journey Matters,” recognises the individual experiences of people affected