Tata Trusts is working towards establishing a network of 40–50 not-for-profit general hospitals across India, with a cross-subsidy model designed to make quality healthcare more accessible to economically disadvantaged patients. The initiative was outlined by Tata Trusts Chairman Noel Tata in the organisation’s Annual Report

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has proposed prohibiting the addition of sucrose and fructose in food products intended for infants up to six months of age. The proposed amendment aims to strengthen infant nutrition standards and minimise exposure to added sugars

Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, have identified a high-risk anatomical area during complex gynaecological cancer surgery, termed the “Red Alert Zone” or “Ray’s Zone,” to help reduce surgical bleeding and minimise injuries to vital organs. The finding could

Programme brings together police personnel, on-ground responders and community members for practical training in scene safety, airway management, bleeding control and emergency rescue techniques  Yashoda Medicity, in association with the Indian Society for Trauma and Acute Care (ISTAC), organised a Trauma First Responder Programme on World

India’s medical device industry is gaining attention from private equity investors as rising healthcare demand, import dependence and domestic manufacturing opportunities create fresh growth prospects. The sector’s fragmented market is also opening doors for consolidation and strategic investments. Recent developments involving medical device manufacturer Romsons and

The Union government has reduced the qualifying cut-off for the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test for Master of Dental Surgery (NEET-MDS) 2026 for the second consecutive year, following concerns over vacant postgraduate dental seats across India. The revision lowers qualifying scores across categories, potentially making more candidates

NITI Aayog is exploring comprehensive policy interventions to strengthen domestic manufacturing of medical and dental devices, with a focus on addressing regulatory hurdles, infrastructure gaps and cost disadvantages faced by Indian manufacturers. The initiative aims to improve the competitiveness of India's medical technology (MedTech) sector

MedGate Today has released its October 2026 Special Issue, “Nation Builders of Healthcare 2026,” highlighting the leadership, policies and innovations shaping India's healthcare future. The edition aligns with the vision of Viksit Bharat@2047 and comes in the wake of India's recent BRICS Summit, which placed

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has selected seven research centres across leading Indian institutions to accelerate the development of priority medical devices and diagnostic technologies aimed at addressing unmet healthcare needs. The initiative will focus on affordable, accessible and indigenously developed technologies, strengthening

At a time when worsening air pollution, rising respiratory illnesses and health misinformation are making lung health an increasing public concern, Dr Bornali Datta, Director, Respiratory & Sleep Medicine, Medanta Gurugram, has launched Breathe: A Lesson in Lungs and Life, an accessible guide to understanding,