Community Health Systems (CHS) has completed the $110 million sale of four Arkansas hospitals to Freeman Health System, marking a significant expansion for the regional healthcare provider and strengthening healthcare access across the Arkansas Missouri region. The acquisition effectively doubles Freeman Health System's hospital footprint and
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has announced that the Centre plans to add 75,000 undergraduate (UG) and postgraduate (PG) medical seats over the next five years, as part of its ongoing efforts to strengthen India's healthcare workforce and medical education infrastructure. Addressing the second convocation
Assam has taken another step toward establishing itself as a major healthcare and medical tourism destination in Northeast India following a high-level meeting between Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda. During the meeting, the Chief Minister sought guidance on policy
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has issued an advisory directing medical colleges across the country to ensure the mandatory implementation of safe injection practices, reinforcing patient safety and infection prevention measures within healthcare institutions. The advisory emphasizes adherence to standard injection safety protocols, including the use
Government expenditure on healthcare in India has nearly tripled over the past decade, while the financial burden on households for medical treatment has significantly reduced, according to the latest National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The report
In a significant step towards enhancing healthcare delivery across the state, the Haryana Government is set to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Medanta Hospital, one of India's leading multi-specialty healthcare institutions. The proposed partnership aims to improve access to advanced medical care, strengthen
Amid intensifying heatwave conditions across several parts of India, doctors from AIIMS have warned citizens against relying solely on water intake during extreme heat exposure, emphasizing the urgent need to replenish electrolytes to prevent dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke. Medical experts at AIIMS stated that excessive
West Bengal is expected to witness a major boost in its healthcare sector after the Centre approved nearly ₹3,000 crore for improving medical infrastructure and expanding public healthcare services across the state. Along with this, Ayushman Bharat health insurance cards are likely to start reaching
The Mizoram government has introduced a new online medical referral system under the Mizoram Universal Healthcare Scheme (MUHS) to streamline patient referrals and improve healthcare accessibility, particularly for residents living outside the Aizawl district. The digital initiative is aimed at reducing delays, paperwork, and inconvenience
Lucknow - Max Healthcare Institute Limited is set to strengthen its presence in Uttar Pradesh with a major investment of nearly ₹1,400 crore for a new 712-bed super specialty hospital in Lucknow. The upcoming facility will be the company’s second hospital in the city and
