Dr Vijay Kumar Srinivasalu, Senior Consultant Medical Oncology, Sakra World Hospital For decades, the public health message around oral cancer has been incredibly black and white: if you don’t smoke, chew tobacco, or drink heavily, you’re basically safe. But lately, those of us in oncology and
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has announced that more than 42 crore people have been screened for hypertension under India's nationwide population based screening programme delivered through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), with over 7.3 crore individuals diagnosed with the condition. The minister said the
A researcher from CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, has developed a series of artificial intelligence (AI) based predictive models designed to identify women at elevated risk of cervical cancer years before clinical diagnosis, potentially enabling earlier intervention and improving patient outcomes. The research, led by
Marking the occasion of World Blood Donor Day 2026, the Blood Center of Noida International Institute of Medical Sciences (NIIMS) organized a successful Blood Donation Camp on campus, witnessing active participation from donors committed to supporting life saving healthcare services and promoting awareness around voluntary blood donation. The camp was
A Class XII student from Hyderabad has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted model for the early detection of lung cancer, combining DNA methylation biomarkers with machine learning to improve the accuracy of non invasive cancer screening. The research highlights the growing potential of AI-driven diagnostics
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
The rollout of a government supported free cervical cancer vaccination programme has faced implementation challenges in several regions, slowing vaccination coverage among eligible adolescent girls despite the availability of vaccine doses. Health officials have attributed the delays primarily to school board examinations, summer vacations and
In a major initiative aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and expanding diagnostic capabilities across the state, the Himachal Pradesh government has announced plans to invest approximately ₹3,000 crore in modern healthcare infrastructure and medical equipment procurement. The investment is expected to significantly enhance healthcare accessibility,
In a powerful demonstration of how modern medical intervention can reverse the devastating consequences of long term substance abuse, a team of specialists at Kamineni Hospitals, Hyderabad, has successfully salvaged the life and future of a 39-year-old daily wage labourer. The patient’s ordeal serves as
Advanced molecular diagnostics solution enables rapid, high accuracy biomarker detection for precision oncology Agilus Diagnostics has launched the automated Idylla molecular diagnostics system at its Goregaon laboratory in Mumbai, enabling rapid detection of cancer related genetic mutations within 2.5 to 3 hours. The launch marks a
