The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a comprehensive heatwave safety protocol for schools to safeguard students, teachers and staff amid rising temperatures and increasingly frequent extreme heat events. The guidelines aim to minimize the adverse impact of heatwaves on children's health, education and overall well-being. According
The Medical Devices Park Industrial Welfare Association (MDPIWA) Telangana has entered into a strategic partnership with The Diplomatic Club to expand global business opportunities for medical technology companies operating within Telangana's medical devices ecosystem. The collaboration aims to strengthen international market access, foster cross border
Doctors at Fortis Hospital, Nagarbhavi successfully treated two highly complex kidney stone cases involving patients at opposite ends of the age spectrum, a four year old girl diagnosed with rare bilateral kidney stones and a 60-year-old man suffering from complex multi stone disease affecting both
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is set to launch a comprehensive strategic framework aimed at accelerating India's efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality by 2030, aligning with the country's commitments under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The framework adopts a life
A Right to Information (RTI) based investigation into alleged procurement irregularities at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has revealed that a medical consumable item procured at ₹38 per unit was allegedly relabelled and sold at ₹410 per unit, resulting in
Stroke has emerged as one of India's fastest growing medical emergencies, affecting more than 1.8 million people every year and leaving thousands with lifelong disabilities. Experts believe that while advanced stroke treatments are now available in many hospitals, the biggest challenge remains delayed recognition of
The Government of India has expanded its fight against anaemia by incorporating low birth weight infants into the revamped Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) Abhiyaan, marking a significant shift towards a more comprehensive and technology enabled approach to tackling one of the country's most persistent public
Family's decision to donate kidneys, corneas and skin underscores the life saving impact of deceased organ donation ~ In a profound act of compassion amid grief, the family of a 69 year old (F) Mumbai resident, declared brain dead on 28 June 2026, chose to give life beyond
Dr. Aravinda S N, Lead Consultant Internal Medicine, Aster RV Hospital, Bangalore Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a key role in blood sugar regulation, insulin function, nerve health, and muscle function. Research suggests that people with diabetes are more likely to have low magnesium levels, making
Jupiter Hospital, Dombivli, Thane, has implemented India’s first healthcare deployment of Johnson Controls India’s Chiller Plant Optimiser (CPO), bringing artificial intelligence into one of the most critical yet often overlooked areas of hospital infrastructure cooling systems. Designed as a fully on premises solution, the CPO processes and
