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,
~ Conference supported by Fortis Hospital, Mulund spotlighted AI, innovation, mentorship and the future of neurosurgery ~ Mumbai hosted the 2nd edition of the Young Neurosurgeons Forum Conference (YNFCON 2026), a flagship initiative of the Neurological Society of India (NSI), from June 19–21, 2026. Supported by Fortis Hospital, Mulund,
State owned healthcare products and services company HLL Lifecare Ltd has announced a major expansion of its healthcare services portfolio through the launch of advanced diagnostics solutions, the strengthening of its AMRIT Plus pharmacy network, and a new partnership with the Government of Odisha to
Diagnostic services provider Dr Lal PathLabs has announced its entry into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary in Dubai, marking a significant step in the company's international expansion strategy and strengthening its presence in the fast growing Middle
In an effort to elevate healthcare in India, Siemens Healthineers has begun local manufacturing of Atellica chemistry reagents at its Vadodara facility, a milestone for the Make in India initiative that will benefit patients and healthcare professionals across the country. These chemistry reagents are used in
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
WHO, in collaboration with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has announced a $518 million emergency response plan to combat the ongoing Ebola outbreak and strengthen preparedness efforts across affected regions. Announcing the initiative, WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said
Artemis Hospitals has announced its expansion into Central India with the development of a new multi-speciality hospital in Raipur, a move aimed at strengthening access to advanced tertiary healthcare services in the region. The upcoming facility will feature more than 300 beds, over 50 medical and
A new study has suggested that a simple blood test could help identify biological signs of Alzheimer's Disease years and potentially even decades before memory loss and cognitive symptoms become noticeable, offering fresh hope for earlier diagnosis and intervention. Researchers found that specific biomarkers present in
The National Health Authority has highlighted Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) as critical pillars driving the future transformation of India’s healthcare ecosystem, emphasizing the need for trusted, inclusive, and ethically governed AI systems. Speaking at a healthcare technology and policy forum, the
