The rollout of a government supported free cervical cancer vaccination programme has faced implementation challenges in several regions, slowing vaccination coverage among eligible adolescent girls despite the availability of vaccine doses. Health officials have attributed the delays primarily to school board examinations, summer vacations and
Health authorities in Kerala's Wayanad district have reported no new cases of Shigella infection, providing a measure of relief amid ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak. According to the District Medical Office (DMO), 23 patients who tested positive for the bacterial infection remain under treatment,
Dr Rajesh KS, Consultant Neonatologist & Pediatrician, Kinder Women's Hospital Bangalore Even as we observe Autistic Pride Day, we know that while plenty of attention is given to communication and social development in this area, three equally important aspects of a child's well-being are often ignored.
On the occasion of International Yoga Day, Kailash Institute of Naturopathy, Ayurveda & Yoga (KINAY), which is a wing of Kailash Healthcare, is organizing a series of wellness activities with the theme 'Yoga for Healthy Aging' on June 21st. The purpose of these activities is to promote
Dr. Adithyakrishna Srirangaprasad, Associate Consultant – Medical Oncology, HCG Cancer Hospital, Double Road Unit, Bengaluru. Cancer treatment has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade. While the primary goal has always been to control the disease and improve survival, there is now an equally important
Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari has said that India's healthcare sector has undergone a remarkable transformation over the past decade under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, driven by a strong commitment to making quality healthcare accessible and affordable for
Dr. Venkataramanan Swaminathan, Senior Consultant Orthopedic Robotic Surgeon, Apollo Speciality Hospitals, OMR Chennai Many people suffer from knee pain, back pain or joint stiffness and learn to live with it. Many assume this is a normal part of ageing and get used to the discomfort. But
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14th June 2026 highlighted India's healthcare achievements over the past 12 years, stating that the country has made significant progress in making quality healthcare more affordable and accessible for all citizens through a series of flagship initiatives and reforms. In a
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed states and Union Territories to expedite the recruitment of Food Safety Officers (FSOs) and Designated Officers (DOs) to strengthen food safety enforcement and enhance regulatory capacity across the country. FSSAI Chief Executive Officer Rajit Punhani
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
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