The Government of Andhra Pradesh has strengthened its preventive healthcare strategy with the rollout of a comprehensive 47-test health screening scheme delivered through mobile medical units, aimed at expanding access to diagnostics across rural and underserved communities. The initiative enables doorstep delivery of essential health tests,
Patient safety is, and will always remain, Lilly’s highest priority Eli Lilly and Company (India) commends the actions taken by the Haryana drug control authority in addressing counterfeit products falsely bearing the Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) brand name that were recently seized in Gurugram, Haryana. These seized counterfeit
As heart disease drives ~28% of deaths and specialists remain urban centric, PGDCC recognition may strengthen care in Tier 2 & 3 regions With rising heart disease and limited DM seats, PGDCCP (NI)offers a scalable model for wider cardiac coverage Delayed diagnosis at primary
Apollo Hospitals has announced the launch of a 400-bed smart hospital in Hyderabad, marking a significant milestone in its nationwide expansion and taking its total network to 76 hospitals across India. The new facility underscores Apollo’s strategic focus on scaling advanced healthcare infrastructure while integrating
The much anticipated National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) is set to be released shortly, offering comprehensive insights into India’s health, nutrition, and demographic indicators. Conducted periodically, the NFHS is one of the country’s most significant large scale surveys, providing critical data on maternal and child health,
Dr. Murali Krishna, Visiting Consultant Psychiatry & Counselling Services, Aster RV Hospital The constant pressure to succeed in today’s environment frequently obscures the true cost, which is our mental health. Long hours and an intense work ethic are acknowledged, but we hardly ever acknowledge the dangerous marathon we
Rising use of e-cigarettes, heated tobacco, and nicotine pouches endangers younger generations New-age nicotine products not effective for smoking cessation and instead fuels addiction Use of illegal means to flood the market and creation of a narrative to legalise these harmful products
Dr. Dandu Hemanth Naga Varma, Consultant Surgical Ongologist, HCG Cancer Hospital, Vizag It often starts in a way that feels almost too ordinary to worry about, a sore throat that lingers a little too long, a voice that sounds slightly different, or the uncomfortable feeling that something is
Dr Nikhil Mehta Surgical Oncologist, HCG Cancer Centre, Jaipur Cervical cancer has long been associated with middle aged women, but a concerning shift is underway. Increasingly, younger women, especially those in their 20s and early 30s are being diagnosed with the disease. This emerging trend underscores a critical
Aster Whitefield Hospital Launches Karnataka’s First Dedicated Liver ICU: Pivotal shift in Liver specific critical care in the Region Bengaluru, April 24, 2026: Taking a major initiative towards expert liver care, Aster Whitefield Hospital has declared the launch of the first dedicated Liver Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in Karnataka.
