The West Bengal government has allocated ₹3,100 crore in the 2026 State Budget for the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), marking the state's first formal rollout of the Centre's flagship health assurance scheme. The announcement was made by Finance Minister
India's rapidly expanding digital healthcare ecosystem is failing to reach millions of people living with diabetes due to persistent digital inequalities, according to a new study published in BMC Public Health. The research highlights that older adults, rural populations, women and economically disadvantaged communities continue
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed medical colleges and institutions across the country to initiate the conversion of postgraduate diploma seats into corresponding MD and MS seats, marking a significant policy shift in India's postgraduate medical education framework. In a recent directive, the NMC instructed
Bengalur based healthcare startup CENT has expanded its footprint into the Delhi-NCR region with the launch of a new clinical prevention centre in Gurugram, which the company describes as India's first dedicated facility focused exclusively on preventive and early detection healthcare. The newly launched centre is
HealthKart has crossed the milestone of 250 retail stores across 111 cities in India, marking a significant achievement in the company's omnichannel growth strategy and reinforcing its position in the country's rapidly expanding nutrition and wellness market. The company, which launched its first physical store in
~From twin IVF births to natural deliveries,parents and children reunite with caregivers to mark cherished milestones.~ ~Parents of twins conceived through IVF and families whose babies were delivered at Milann celebrated parenting milestones at the Bengaluru event.~ Fertility and Birthing Hospital successfully hosted Baby Gala, a heartwarming celebration dedicated to
In a remarkable medical achievement, doctors at Aster Prime Hospital, successfully removed a rare 500-gram abdominal tumor from a sixmonth old baby girl weighing just six kilograms. One month after the surgery, the infant is thriving, gaining weight appropriately, feeding well, and enjoying a healthy
A multidisciplinary team of urologists, gynecologists, physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists at Ruby Hall Clinic will launch a dedicated Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Program on 23rd June 2026, introducing the UI Cube, an advanced electromagnetic stimulation chair that delivers automated pelvic floor muscle training through Kegel exercises.
Healthcare services at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida, have been affected following a week long strike by nearly 700 contractual employees, who are demanding regularisation of their services and promotions without mandatory examinations. The protesting staff, many of whom were recruited during
Kerala has reported 10 new cases of Shigella infection across four districts, prompting health authorities to strengthen surveillance and containment efforts while continuing heightened vigilance against potential Ebola threats and maintaining monitoring measures for Nipah virus. According to the latest health department update, Kozhikode reported seven
