Delhi has recorded a sharp rise in H1N1 (swine flu) infections this season, prompting Union Health Minister JP Nadda to convene a high-level review meeting on August 21 with Delhi's Health Minister and senior officials from both the central and state health departments. According to health
Mumbai, August 21, 2026: World Senior Citizen's Day is observed every year on August 21st. With India moving towards an ageing society, the conversation surrounding senior citizens should move beyond just caregiving and healthcare to focus more on purpose, social connection, independence and quality of
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Raipur, and the National Institute of Technology (NIT), Raipur, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing artificial intelligence-based healthcare solutions in Chhattisgarh. The partnership is being carried out through the AI Centre of Excellence set
The Tamil Nadu government has announced a major expansion of healthcare benefits and infrastructure, increasing annual coverage under the Chief Minister's Comprehensive Health Insurance Scheme (CMCHIS) from ₹5 lakh to ₹25 lakh per family and planning a new 400-bed multispecialty hospital in Perambur, Chennai, with
Dr. Prathap C. Reddy, founder and chairman of the Apollo Hospitals Group, believes India is well positioned to become a global healthcare service provider. Reddy spoke about the state of healthcare in the country, the case for preventive care, the role of AI in medicine,
Patients from Australia, India, Indonesia, South Korea and Singapore gathered at Edwards Lifesciences' annual APAC Patient Experience event to share their stories and help advance more patient-centered care. SINGAPORE, 19 August 2026 – As structural heart disease continues to impact a growing number of people across
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda has been discharged from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, following an angioplasty procedure, the institute said in an official statement. "Nadda was discharged today after undergoing angioplasty. He had a comfortable stay in
More than 950 delegates, including infectious disease specialists, clinicians, researchers, microbiologists and healthcare professionals from India and abroad, are expected to participate in CIDSCON 2026, the 16th Annual Conference of the Clinical Infectious Diseases Society (CIDS), being held in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The four-day scientific event will
The Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS) at Banaras Hindu University (BHU) has secured approval for six high-impact biomedical research projects under a specialised grant initiative of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), with total funding of approximately ₹15 crore. The newly approved projects focus on
Mumbai, 17th August 2026: World Mosquito Day is observed annually on August 20th, for increasing awareness related to mosquito-borne illnesses, and encouraging preventive health practices, promoting early diagnosis as well as treatment. Mosquitoes are small creatures; however, they are known for causing some of the
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