Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda has reaffirmed the Central Government's commitment to establishing an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Kerala while announcing a series of healthcare initiatives aimed at strengthening the state's medical infrastructure, digital health ecosystem and access
Arrhythmia Research and Training Society (ARTS) in association with KIMS Hospitals organized a one day Arrhythmia symposium at KIMS Hospital, Minister Road. This educative symposium was attended by 500 cardiologists, physicians and fellows from AP and Telangana. Apart from distinguished electrophysiologists from all over the
Global eye care company Alcon is strengthening its investment strategy in India, citing the country's rapidly growing demand for vision care, increasing prevalence of myopia among younger populations and expanding need for advanced cataract treatment. The company is also evaluating future manufacturing opportunities in India
Sessions and panels make the case for eye health systems designed for persons with disabilities from the outset, with services free of barriers As India works towards Universal Health Coverage, ensuring that eye care services are accessible to persons with disabilities, marginalized groups, and an ageing
A cancer patient seeking access to a life-saving medicine has died after her petition was reportedly listed for hearing 57 times without a final resolution, reigniting concerns over delays in cases involving access to essential medicines. The incident has prompted the Working Group on Access
North Maharashtra witnessed a landmark moment in healthcare with the grand inauguration of Ashoka Health City on 12th July 2026 by Hon. Shri Om Birla Ji, Hon'ble Speaker of Lok Sabha. The inauguration ceremony was attended by leading healthcare professionals, dignitaries, industrialists, academicians, social leaders, and citizens,
In a significant medical achievement, doctors at KIMS ICON Hospital, Sheelanagar, successfully performed a complex brain tumour removal surgery while the patient was awake and conversing, ensuring no neurological damage. The brain, being one of the most delicate and vital organs in the human body,
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
The Central Government is considering a major expansion of India's postdoctoral research ecosystem to retain talented researchers and strengthen the country's innovation landscape. As part of the proposed roadmap, the government is evaluating plans to increase postdoctoral research positions from the current 2,500 to 10,000
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