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
WHO has warned that Sudan's cholera outbreak could escalate rapidly as ongoing armed conflict, population displacement and seasonal heavy rains continue to hamper disease control efforts and humanitarian access. The outbreak, officially declared on June 27, has already claimed at least 114 lives and infected
India's medical technology (MedTech) market could expand to $35 billion by 2030, driven by rising healthcare demand, increasing exports and growing investor confidence, according to a new report by Bain & Company. The report positions India as one of the fastest growing MedTech markets in
AIIMS Bibinagar in Telangana has become fully operational after being established with an investment of over ₹1,100 crore, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J. P. Nadda announced during his visit to the premier institute. The Minister also revealed that the institute has secured nearly
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J. P. Nadda chaired a high level virtual review meeting with Kerala Health Minister K. Muraleedharan to assess the implementation of key national health programmes, review the state's healthcare priorities and discuss measures to strengthen healthcare delivery through enhanced
A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended increasing the health insurance cover under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) from the existing ₹5 lakh to ₹10 lakh per family per year, citing the sharp rise in the cost of advanced medical treatments and
Jupiter Hospital, Dombivli, receives the prestigious IGBC Green Healthcare Facility Platinum Certification by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC), which is the highest benchmark for sustainable healthcare infrastructure, demonstrating its dedication to creating a healthcare ecosystem that harmonizes clinical excellence with environmental sustainability. The certification reflects the
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda reviewed the implementation of key Central health programmes in Kerala during a high level meeting with state health officials, with discussions focusing on improving healthcare delivery, expanding infrastructure and strengthening regulatory systems across the state. The review covered
Punjab Governor and Administrator of Chandigarh, Gulab Chand Kataria, has called on hospitals across the state to accelerate the adoption of digital healthcare technologies, emphasizing that digitisation is essential for delivering quality, affordable and accessible healthcare to every citizen. Addressing healthcare stakeholders, the Governor said that
The Kerala government has reiterated its commitment to preserving and strengthening the state's public healthcare system, with Health Minister Veena George stating that no government hospital in Kerala will be privatized under any circumstances. The minister emphasized that the state remains committed to ensuring equitable
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