Amravati, Maharashtra: A tragic fire incident at a hospital in Amravati has resulted in the deaths of three newborn babies after a ventilator blast reportedly triggered a fire inside the healthcare facility. The incident has raised serious concerns around hospital fire safety, medical equipment maintenance, electrical
Scientists at the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) have clarified that no new strain of Influenza A (H1N1) has been identified in the country, and there is no cause for panic over the seasonal influenza virus currently in circulation. According to a press note quoting
Mass General Brigham (MGB) has launched two clinical trials to test whether acute, hospital-level care can be safely delivered inside a patient's home for two groups that have traditionally been excluded from such models: people living with dementia and those experiencing acute psychiatric episodes. While Hospital-at-Home
Calls for India's healthcare model to shift from treatment to prevention, with timely screening and early diagnosis at the centre Highlights India's opportunity to lead healthcare innovation by combining AI, advanced imaging, molecular diagnostics and digital health with medical expertise and compassion Notes that more than 5
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
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