The Delhi Government has suspended a former Director General of Health Services (DGHS) along with another senior health department official as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged procurement irregularities within the state's healthcare system. According to separate orders issued by the Vigilance Branch of the
Jan Vishwas Bill signals a new era of ease of doing business for global pharma investors Government commits $10 bn innovation fund; patent filings up nearly 100% in recent years IPHEX 2026 draws 1,000+ exhibitors and delegates from 50+ countries India's pharmaceutical sector is poised
Global consumer healthcare company Haleon has announced plans to establish a new manufacturing facility in Madhya Pradesh with an investment of approximately ₹2,000 crore, marking one of the largest investments in India's consumer healthcare manufacturing sector in recent years. The proposed facility is expected to strengthen
In a landmark development for India's healthcare landscape, West Bengal has officially become the 36th State/Union Territory to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Health Authority (NHA) and
Chandigarh Punjab's flagship Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna has crossed a major healthcare milestone, with 3.79 lakh patients receiving cashless treatment worth ₹654 crore since the scheme's launch earlier this year, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced. Launched in January 2026, the scheme provides free and cashless medical
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has reviewed the draft Mental Health Policy for Schools, marking an important step towards strengthening mental health support systems for students, teachers, and the broader school community across India. According to the Ministry of Education, the review meeting brought together senior
Health authorities in Telangana have confirmed that a second Sudanese national admitted to a Hyderabad hospital has tested negative for Ebola, providing reassurance amid heightened surveillance following global concerns over recent Ebola outbreaks in parts of Africa. Officials stated that the individual was admitted as a
The National Health Authority (NHA) has initiated discussions with philanthropic and charitable hospitals across the country to explore their integration into the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) and encourage greater participation in the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). During the interaction, NHA
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has virtually inaugurated a new 220-bedded Employees' State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Hospital in Surat, marking a significant milestone in strengthening healthcare infrastructure for India's organised workforce and their families. Built at a cost of ₹216 crore, the state of the art healthcare
Health authorities in Rajasthan have placed a Ugandan woman under medical observation after she was identified during routine airport screening at Jaipur International Airport with symptoms consistent with Ebola Virus Disease. Officials emphasized that the case remains suspected, and laboratory confirmation is awaited. According to preliminary
