The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported more than 2,000 confirmed Ebola cases, with the death toll rising to 754, as health authorities continue to intensify containment efforts amid one of the country's most significant Ebola outbreaks in recent years. The latest figures
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
India's Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has achieved another significant milestone, with the digital health ecosystem surpassing 104 crore linked health records and 93 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs, reinforcing the country's position as one of the world's largest digital public health platforms. The
A significant proportion of Indians aged above 50 years continue to remain underinsured despite having health insurance, exposing them to substantial financial risks during medical emergencies, according to a new analysis of more than one lakh health insurance policyholders. The findings highlight that inadequate coverage,
Medical educators across India have raised concerns over the declining standards of medical education and training, warning that the rapid expansion of medical colleges without corresponding investments in infrastructure, faculty and clinical training capacity could adversely affect healthcare quality and patient safety. The concerns were
Medical professionals and healthcare associations have raised serious concerns over the increasing incidence of violence, verbal abuse and threats against healthcare workers in hospitals and healthcare facilities across India, calling for stronger legal protections, improved reporting systems and enhanced security measures to safeguard frontline medical
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has announced that more than 42 crore people have been screened for hypertension under India's nationwide population based screening programme delivered through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), with over 7.3 crore individuals diagnosed with the condition. The minister said the
The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has imposed restrictions on public gatherings in the capital city of Kinshasa and three provinces as authorities intensify efforts to contain a rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak that has infected 1,274 people and claimed 360 lives
Increasing diagnoses among women under 35 highlight the need for greater awareness of fertility health and reproductive timelines Ovarian reserve, the total number of healthy eggs remaining in a woman's ovaries, is one of the most important indicators of reproductive potential. Every woman is born with a finite number
Over 250+ women riders participate in Breast Cancer awareness ride; free breast screening camp conducted HCG Cancer Hospital Bengaluru on Saturday organised Pinkvolution Women’s Bikeathon, a breast cancer awareness initiative aimed at encouraging women to adopt regular breast self-examinations, undergo timely screenings and seek early medical intervention. The event
