Maharashtra has reported a gradual re emergence of COVID-19 cases after nearly three years of minimal activity, with the state recording 48 confirmed infections so far in 2026, according to the State Health Department. While health authorities have reported no COVID-related deaths, the increase has
Star Bio Pharma Global Pvt. Ltd., a rapidly growing pharmaceutical and nutraceutical ingredients manufacturer, has further strengthened its position in Indias specialty ingredients sector by emerging as the countrys leading exporter of high purity Vitamin K2 (2000 PPM). The company has also established itself as Bengalurus only manufacturer and
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported more than 2,000 confirmed Ebola cases, with the death toll rising to 754, as health authorities continue to intensify containment efforts amid one of the country's most significant Ebola outbreaks in recent years. The latest figures
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the Draft National Health Research Policy 2026, proposing a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen India's health research ecosystem through a unified national framework focused on digital health, artificial intelligence (AI), indigenous innovation, disease burden and pandemic preparedness.
Google has expanded its artificial intelligence (AI) healthcare initiatives in India by strengthening its collaboration with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) to develop AI models for leprosy and reproductive health, while introducing new open source technologies to support the country's digital public
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has intensified its regulatory scrutiny of packaged food manufacturers, prompting the industry to seek greater clarity on food definitions, labelling norms and standards for emerging ingredients. The move is part of the regulator's broader efforts to
Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has inaugurated Ashoka Health City and the Ashoka Women & Children Hospital in Nashik, marking a major addition to healthcare infrastructure in North Maharashtra. The integrated healthcare campus aims to improve access to advanced super speciality care, medical education and
Global eye care company Alcon is strengthening its investment strategy in India, citing the country's rapidly growing demand for vision care, increasing prevalence of myopia among younger populations and expanding need for advanced cataract treatment. The company is also evaluating future manufacturing opportunities in India
The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has facilitated cashless healthcare treatment worth ₹1.91 lakh crore through a network of more than 37,000 empanelled hospitals across India, highlighting the scheme's growing role in expanding financial protection and access to quality healthcare. The
Manipal Hospital, Bhubaneswar, in association with the Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO), Puri, has established a temporary 3-bedded hospital near Talabania Bus Stand to provide emergency medical care during Ratha Yatra 2026. The initiative has been undertaken as per the directions of the Department of Health & Family Welfare,
