The District Health Department has initiated a coordinated, state-wide campaign to prevent and control dengue as monsoon conditions intensify, launching door-to-door surveillance, public awareness efforts, and vector control operations in high-risk areas. In Ranchi, the drive commenced with civil surgeon Dr. Prabhat Kumar highlighting the campaign’s
Medical professionals, public health advocates, and patient representatives have called for the Indian government to mandate Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) at all blood banks nationwide, highlighting the urgent need to prevent transfusion-transmitted infections (TTIs). At a roundtable titled “Ensuring Safe Blood for All: Strengthening Blood Safety
A study presented at ENDO 2025 by Dr. Shellsea Portillo Canales (SSM Health, St. Louis University Hospital) found that widely used GLP‑1 receptor agonists—semaglutide, dulaglutide, and tirzepatide—were associated with significant improvements in testosterone among obese men, many of whom also had type 2 diabetes. After 18 months, the share
Empowering skilled care across India’s growing cancer treatment infrastructure As India embarks on a landmark initiative to establish 200 Day Care Cancer Centres (DCCCs) in district hospitals by 2025‑26, the government and healthcare institutions are prioritizing comprehensive training for medical staff to ensure safe and effective
‘Heal in India’ Sets the Blueprint for World-Class Medical and Wellness Tourism In a landmark effort to elevate India’s position on the global healthcare map, the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), in collaboration with KPMG in India, launched its flagship report titled
‘Heal in Rajasthan Policy 2025’ positioned to transform the state into a medical and wellness tourism hub In a landmark move, the Rajasthan state cabinet, under Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, has formally approved the Heal in Rajasthan Policy 2025, designed to establish Rajasthan as a
State-led initiative to build a reference genome database for tribal communities—pioneering personalized healthcare and genetic research In a historic move, the Gujarat government has unveiled India’s first state‑level Tribal Genome Sequencing Project, aimed at enhancing healthcare outcomes among tribal populations by creating a dedicated genomic database.
Urges state governments to initiate public awareness campaigns to promote healthy dietary practices In a move aimed at promoting public health and nutritional awareness, the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) has issued an advisory to all states and union territories cautioning against the excessive
Dr. Praveen Gupta appointed as Chairman of MAIINS, heading the neurology department in Gurugram hospital Marengo Asia Hospitals today announced the launch of the Marengo Asia International Institute of Neuro & Spine (MAIINS) in Gurugram, marking a pioneering step in transforming neuroscience and spine care. The hospital has
The Delhi Government today announced the inauguration of 34 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) next week, marking a major expansion of the city’s primary healthcare infrastructure. This follows the launch of 33 AAMs and 17 Jan Aushadhi Kendras across the capital on 17 June 2025,
