Doctors have clarified that the recent COVID-19 cases reported in Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa district do not indicate a resurgence of the virus, describing the infections as an isolated cluster rather than the beginning of a new wave. The reassurance comes after the district reported two
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed an advanced Placenta on Chip platform that replicates the human placental barrier, offering a powerful new tool to study foetal development, maternal health and the safety of medicines used during pregnancy. The innovation is
Gujarat has reported three deaths among children and six laboratory confirmed cases of Chandipura Virus (CHPV), prompting the state health department to intensify surveillance and vector control measures in affected districts. Officials said the majority of cases have been reported from North Gujarat and the
Transported from Solapur to Hyderabad by road on ECMO support Managed on ECMO and ventilator support for a week Discharged in good health after 25 days of multidisciplinary treatment Doctors at KIMS Hospitals successfully saved the life of a 32-year-old woman doctor from Solapur, Maharashtra, who developed severe
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued nine notices to Swiggy Instamart following multiple consumer complaints alleging violations under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006 (FSS Act). The regulator announced the action through an official post on X, reaffirming its
More than 70 maternal deaths are reported in Mumbai every year, according to data obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) query. However, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has clarified that nearly half of these cases involve women referred from neighbouring districts, including Thane, Palghar
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a monthly webinar series under the National Health Mission (NHM) to facilitate knowledge sharing, promote innovation and accelerate the adoption of best practices in healthcare delivery across States and Union Territories. According to an official press release,
The Sports Injury Centre (SIC), Safdarjung Hospital, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to establish an integrated framework for sports medicine, athlete healthcare, research and rehabilitation. The agreement aims
The West Bengal Government has ordered an investigation into allegations that a patient at Midnapore Medical College and Hospital was administered expired saline, raising concerns over patient safety and hospital quality control. The inquiry was announced after the incident came to the attention of the
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) in Nashik. The decision was announced during a review meeting of the integrated Ayushman
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