Gujarat has reported three deaths among children and six laboratory confirmed cases of Chandipura Virus (CHPV), prompting the state health department to intensify surveillance and vector control measures in affected districts. Officials said the majority of cases have been reported from North Gujarat and the
The West Bengal Government has ordered an investigation into allegations that a patient at Midnapore Medical College and Hospital was administered expired saline, raising concerns over patient safety and hospital quality control. The inquiry was announced after the incident came to the attention of the
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) in Nashik. The decision was announced during a review meeting of the integrated Ayushman
AIIMS Bibinagar in Telangana has become fully operational after being established with an investment of over ₹1,100 crore, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J. P. Nadda announced during his visit to the premier institute. The Minister also revealed that the institute has secured nearly
Sankara Eye Hospitals, in association with VISION 2020 India, will host the 20th Annual VISION 2020 India Conference from July 10 to 12, 2026, in Bengaluru, bringing together leading ophthalmologists, optometrists, public health experts, policymakers, researchers, development partners and healthcare professionals from across the country
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J. P. Nadda chaired a high level virtual review meeting with Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan to assess the implementation of key national health programmes, review the state's healthcare priorities and discuss measures to strengthen healthcare delivery through enhanced
The Maharashtra government has announced plans to establish 10 new nursing colleges across the state as part of a major expansion of nursing education aimed at addressing the growing demand for skilled healthcare professionals. The decision is intended to strengthen the state's healthcare workforce amid
The Maharashtra government has directed all charitable hospitals in the state to install digital transparency dashboards within one month, warning that strict action will be taken against institutions that fail to comply or deny healthcare benefits meant for economically weaker sections (EWS). The directive was issued
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda reviewed the implementation of key Central health programmes in Kerala during a high level meeting with state health officials, with discussions focusing on improving healthcare delivery, expanding infrastructure and strengthening regulatory systems across the state. The review covered
Punjab Governor and Administrator of Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, has called on hospitals across the state to accelerate the adoption of digital healthcare technologies, emphasizing that digitisation is essential for delivering quality, affordable and accessible healthcare to every citizen. Addressing healthcare stakeholders, the Governor said that
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