A devastating crush injury that once pointed to amputation finds healing through advanced cell-based therapyThe patient travelled back to Mauritius on his feet, via flight, and uses no walker for any support while walkingIn a remarkable case of recovery, a 19-year-old boy named Ashfaq from
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has released a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at strengthening surveillance, prevention, and response mechanisms against water contamination and related disease outbreaks across the country.The guidelines, issued in
KIMS Hospitals Kondapur has been awarded the prestigious AMR Smart Hospital Certification by the Indian Medical Association (IMA), recognizing its commitment to implementing advanced antimicrobial stewardship practices in line with global standards.This initiative focuses on implementing advanced Antimicrobial Stewardship (AMS) and Infection Prevention and Control
In a major breakthrough for India’s medical device sector, the government has stepped in to avert a looming healthcare and supply chain crisis The intervention, led by the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) and the Ministry of Steel, comes as a major relief to manufacturers grappling
In a significant global health development, India has extended its support and contributions to the London Resolution, an international commitment aimed at combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The resolution, endorsed by over 40 countries, was unveiled at a high-level global forum in London focused on preserving
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched a nationwide Student Outreach Program aimed at inspiring the next generation of scientists, healthcare professionals, and researchers across India. This ambitious initiative seeks to promote scientific temperament and health awareness among school and college students by
This World Breastfeeding Week, Fernandez Hospital is telling a different kind of story. One that goes beyond the biological, beyond just mother and her baby. Through simple narratives, the hospital highlights why breastfeeding is a collective responsibility, not just for mothers. The women-first hospital is running
Two recently published clinical studies done by Fortis C-DOC hospital for Diabetes and Allied Sciences, New Delhi with the National Diabetes, Obesity and Cholesterol Foundation (N-DOC) in New Delhi revealed how a monitored consumption of a variety of Indian mangoes within restrictive diets may offer
Dr. Sunil Kumar K, Lead Consultant – Interventional Pulmonology at Aster CMI Hospital, BangaloreLung cancer is no longer just a smoker’s disease. A silent health crisis is emerging in Indian homes, where more non-smoking women are being diagnosed with the illness. The culprit? Prolonged exposure
New Guidance Aims to Curb Misuse and Strengthen Antimicrobial StewardshipThe World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated recommendations on the use of antibiotics in the treatment of COVID-19 patients, reinforcing the importance of responsible prescribing to curb the global threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).Key Recommendation:
