Yatharth Super Speciality Hospitals has announced the appointment of Dr. Prahlad Agrawal as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at its Noida Extension facility, reinforcing the hospital network's leadership team as it continues to expand its healthcare services and operational capabilities. In his new role, Dr. Agrawal will
In a significant effort to strengthen healthcare access in remote regions, Fujifilm India and the Apollo Telemedicine Networking Foundation (ATNF) have successfully completed a diagnostic healthcare initiative in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi district, bringing essential diagnostic services closer to underserved communities. The programme was launched with the
In a landmark development for India's healthcare landscape, West Bengal has officially become the 36th State/Union Territory to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the National Health Authority (NHA) and
A groundbreaking study by researchers at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, has revealed that exposure to air pollution during pregnancy may significantly damage the placenta, restrict fetal growth, and increase the risk of adverse pregnancy outcomes, highlighting another serious health
The United Kingdom's National Health Service is significantly expanding access to artificial intelligence tools for approximately 500,000 healthcare staff after a large scale trial demonstrated substantial productivity gains and time savings across administrative and clinical workflows. According to findings from what has been described as the
In a significant step toward strengthening universal health coverage in India, the Government of West Bengal is set to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), becoming the 36th State/Union Territory to join the world's largest publicly funded health assurance scheme. A
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the newly developed Namo Hospital in Daman, underscoring the government's commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and accelerating the adoption of digital health services across India. During the inauguration, the Prime Minister highlighted several flagship healthcare initiatives, including Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and
Chandigarh Punjab's flagship Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna has crossed a major healthcare milestone, with 3.79 lakh patients receiving cashless treatment worth ₹654 crore since the scheme's launch earlier this year, Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann announced. Launched in January 2026, the scheme provides free and cashless medical
A new study has highlighted a growing public health challenge among children living in India's urban slums, revealing that many face a double burden of malnutrition experiencing both undernutrition in early life and obesity during childhood. Researchers from Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, tracked 250 children
The National Health Authority (NHA) has initiated discussions with philanthropic and charitable hospitals across the country to explore their integration into the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) and encourage greater participation in the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). During the interaction, NHA
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