Leading multi-specialty healthcare provider Medanta – The Medicity has launched a year-round lung health awareness and screening initiative across the Delhi NCR, aimed at addressing the growing burden of respiratory diseases in the region. The initiative focuses on promoting preventive respiratory care through early screening, public
The Government of Telangana has announced a large-scale preventive health initiative to screen 46 lakh women belonging to Self-Help Groups (SHGs) across the state beginning March 8, coinciding with International Women's Day. The programme aims to strengthen early detection and preventive healthcare services for women
The Government of Haryana has announced plans to establish 100 new health sub-centres and Ayushman Arogya Mandirs as part of its latest state budget, reinforcing efforts to expand primary healthcare infrastructure and improve access to essential medical services across rural and semi-urban regions. Presenting the state
Indian women are joining the workforce in record numbers, with their employment nearly doubling to over 40%, and 1.56 crore women entering formal jobs in the past seven years, according to recent government data. Yet despite rising economic participation and expanding gender-focused policy allocations, women’s
The World Health Organization South-East Asia Regional Office has congratulated the Government of India on the national launch of its Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme, describing it as a landmark step in the fight against cervical cancer and a significant contribution to regional and global
Rekha Gupta inaugurated a range of significant healthcare infrastructure upgrades on Saturday, reinforcing the city’s commitment to comprehensive and holistic healthcare services. At Guru Tegh Bahadur Hospital, the Chief Minister officially opened a new 10-bed Medical Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and a GI HD Video
Dilip Jose, Chief Executive Officer of Manipal Hospitals, has emphasised that while artificial intelligence (AI) holds transformative potential for healthcare, its deployment must be approached with caution and supported by robust ethical and regulatory frameworks. Speaking at a recent industry forum, Jose highlighted that patient
Aster DM Healthcare has unveiled plans to invest ₹2,300 crore to accelerate its expansion across India, marking a strategic push to strengthen its presence in one of its fastest-growing markets. The announcement follows the company’s recent merger with Quality Care India Ltd (QCIL) and sets
Rakshith Rangarajan, Equity Fund Manager, Inviga Investment Advisors Private Limited. For years, India’s healthcare conversation has been dominated by a familiar cast of metros:Chennai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad. Yet the most interesting part of the story is now unfolding atier below, in cities like Coimbatore, Madurai, Tiruchirappalli, Mangaluru,
Ms. Alisha Moopen, Deputy Managing Director, Aster DM Healthcare,was conferred the Global Expansion Entrepreneur of the Year Award at the 2026 Entrepreneur AsiaSummit & Awards in Singapore. The award was presented on February 13, 2026, at Hotel St. Regis inSingapore. The esteemed award highlights her
