Dr Kavitha Kovi, Head of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster Whitefield HospitalThe Karnataka government has announced a major overhaul of its menstrual hygiene programmefor school and college-going girls, moving beyond the traditional distribution of disposable sanitarynapkins to include reusable menstrual cups as part of its flagship
The Public Health Transformation Summit 2026 concluded today with a strong call for accelerating India’s transition toward a rights-driven, digital-first public health system, bringing together policymakers, public health experts, technologists, civil society leaders and healthcare innovators from across the country. The summit highlighted how digital
Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), India’s premier medical technology manufacturing ecosystem, has announced the establishment of a new satellite centre of the Indian Institute of Health Management Research (IIHMR). The collaboration aims to advance public health research, healthcare management training, and innovation-driven capacity building within
MY Lyf Care, a modern healthcare brand dedicated to transforming the availability of entire healthcare services in India, has announced the grand opening of its new Smart Pharmacy center in Noida. This milestone is a sign of its dedication and commitment to providing patients with
Parents unable to donate due to health issuesSuccessful kidney transplant performed at AINUAsian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU) successfully performed a kidney transplant on a 25-year-young patient, with the organ donated by his paternal uncle, highlighting the power of living related donations in advancing
MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare company, has affirmed comprehensive readiness to help corporates navigate the new Labour Code mandate efficiently and without operational disruption. Under the Occupational Safety, Health and Working Conditions (OSH) Code, the Government of India now requires organisations to provide annual, employer-sponsored
430 million people affected worldwideCochlear implants are the ideal solutionKIMS Hospitals CMD Dr. B. Bhaskar RaoAccording to estimates by the World Health Organization, nearly 6% of the global population around 430 million people suffer from partial or complete hearing loss. Experts predict that this number
These awards are an emphatic recognition and acknowledgement of the innovations developed by Startups & Enablers through Assistive TechnologyAssisTech Foundation (ATF), India’s pioneering organization accelerating Assistive Technology (AT) innovations that empower Persons with Disabilities (PwDs), announced the winners of the 5th Edition of the ATF
India is rapidly cementing its position as a global powerhouse in the medical devices industry, driven by robust policy support, rising manufacturing capabilities, and increasing global demand for high quality, affordable medtech solutions. With a combination of strong domestic reforms and strategic international partnerships, the
In a major move to strengthen pediatric healthcare, the Tamil Nadu government has announced the statewide expansion of Type 1 diabetes care for children across all government hospitals. The initiative, unveiled by the state’s Health Minister, aims to ensure early diagnosis, uninterrupted treatment, and long-term
