Authored by Dr. Mohsin Wali Every attack on a doctor is far more than an assault on an individual, it is an attack on the healthcare system itself. Yet, incidents of verbal abuse, intimidation and physical violence against healthcare professionals continue to rise across India, exposing
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
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched a monthly webinar series under the National Health Mission (NHM) to facilitate knowledge sharing, promote innovation and accelerate the adoption of best practices in healthcare delivery across States and Union Territories. According to an official press release,
The Sports Injury Centre (SIC), Safdarjung Hospital, under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Sports Authority of India (SAI) to establish an integrated framework for sports medicine, athlete healthcare, research and rehabilitation. The agreement aims
Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has ordered the formation of a Special Investigation Team (SIT) to probe alleged irregularities in the implementation of the Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY) in Nashik. The decision was announced during a review meeting of the integrated Ayushman
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
AstraZeneca Pharma India has appointed Praveen K. Mittal, a seasoned public policy and industry affairs professional with nearly three decades of experience, as Director – Corporate Affairs, marking a strategic addition to its leadership team as the company strengthens its engagement with India's evolving healthcare
AIIMS Patna has developed an indigenous neurosurgical device designed to improve the safety and precision of complex brain surgeries. The innovative equipment functions as both a floating and fixed tubular retractor, allowing neurosurgeons to adapt the device according to the complexity and location of the
The World Health Organization has warned that the number of new cancer cases worldwide could rise to nearly 35 million annually by 2050 unless countries urgently strengthen cancer prevention, early diagnosis, treatment and palliative care. The warning comes in the WHO Global Status Report on
