Remote Patient Monitoring is rapidly emerging as a game changing component of India's healthcare ecosystem, enabling doctors to monitor patients' health in real time without requiring frequent hospital visits. Driven by digital health adoption, increasing smartphone penetration, and the growing burden of chronic diseases, RPM
In a significant advancement for public healthcare in India, the Government Medical College Hospital in Thiruvananthapuram has successfully conducted its first robotic assisted joint replacement surgeries, marking an important step towards the adoption of advanced orthopaedic technologies in the government healthcare sector. The procedures represent a
India has recorded notable improvements in child health indicators, with full vaccination coverage among children aged 12-23 months increasing from 83.8% in 2019-21 to 87.1% in 2023-24, according to the latest findings from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6). The survey also reported encouraging progress in
Government expenditure on healthcare in India has nearly tripled over the past decade, while the financial burden on households for medical treatment has significantly reduced, according to the latest National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The report
The implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance programme is gaining momentum in Delhi, with more than 7.72 lakh Ayushman Bharat cards issued so far, reflecting increasing enrollment and awareness among eligible beneficiaries in the national capital. Official data shows that claims worth ₹86.22 crore have
The Kalam Institute of Health Technology (KIHT), a WHO Collaborating Centre for Health Innovation based at Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), Visakhapatnam, is a healthcare technology institute focused on health technology assessment, clinical research, regulatory science, and healthcare innovation, has received official approval from the Government of India to
A recent study linked to All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) has highlighted a growing but largely unnoticed mental health crisis among rural adolescents in India, revealing that nearly one in six teenagers in rural areas is experiencing severe psychological stress. The study documented several
Nilesh Mandlewala was named alongside distinguished individuals for his immense contribution in the field of social service & organ donation awareness. May 2026: Organ Man of India, “Nilesh Mandlewala” has been conferred with the prestigious “Padma Shri” award by President Smt. Droupadi Murmu at the first Civil Investiture
Jagat Prakash Nadda on Monday confirmed that no Ebola case has been reported in India so far, while reviewing the country’s preparedness amid rising global concern over the outbreak in parts of Africa. According to an official statement, the Health Minister chaired a high-level meeting with
Amid the growing popularity of aesthetic and anti-aging procedures in India, the government has clarified that injectable products such as Botox, dermal fillers, and similar “beauty injections” cannot be classified or sold as cosmetics. The move comes as authorities tighten scrutiny over the rapidly expanding
