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
The West Bengal government has unveiled an ambitious healthcare and administrative expansion plan in its 2026 Budget, proposing the establishment of an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in North Bengal, a dedicated cancer hospital, and the addition of 650 MBBS seats across 13
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for a new 300-bed divisional railway hospital in Howrah, a key healthcare project included in an overall ₹820 crore development package announced for West Bengal. The initiative is aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure for railway employees,
The state is set for a major expansion of its healthcare and medical education infrastructure with plans to establish an additional AIIMS, a dedicated cancer hospital, four new medical colleges and multiple super specialty healthcare facilities. The proposed expansion is expected to significantly strengthen tertiary
Dr Rajesh KS, Consultant Neonatologist & Pediatrician, Kinder Women's Hospital Bangalore Even as we observe Autistic Pride Day, we know that while plenty of attention is given to communication and social development in this area, three equally important aspects of a child's well-being are often ignored.
A groundbreaking study by researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has revealed that exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may significantly damage the placenta, restrict fetal growth, and increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, highlighting another serious health
Amid intensifying heatwave conditions across several parts of India, doctors from AIIMS have warned citizens against relying solely on water intake during extreme heat exposure, emphasizing the urgent need to replenish electrolytes to prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. Medical experts at AIIMS stated that excessive
Manipal Hospital Yelahanka, Bengaluru, has announced the onboarding of five distinguished specialists; four Consultant Medical Gastroenterologists and two senior Interventional Cardiologists; marking a major advancement in its mission to deliver comprehensive, advanced, and compassionate care for patients with complex gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic disorders as well as advanced cardiac rhythm
The Uttar Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, has approved the construction of a 1,010-bed multi speciality hospital along with a new OPD block and teaching facilities at the new campus of the Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Institute of Medical Sciences in Lucknow. The
Sankara Eye Hospital, Hyderabad, successfully organized the “CSSD 360 – Standardize, Sterilise, Safeguard” workshop, underscoring the critical role of the Central Sterile Supply Department (CSSD) in ensuring patient safety and preventing healthcare associated infections. The program was conducted by Sankara Eye Hospital under the guidance of Dr. Sai Shruthi,
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