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
Drinking coffee regularly may significantly reduce the risk of developing liver cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver related deaths, according to a new study that adds to the growing body of evidence supporting coffee's potential role in liver health. Researchers found that individuals consuming up to
Pune is witnessing a rise in cases of typhoid and other intestinal infections, with healthcare experts warning that the actual disease burden may be substantially higher than officially reported figures. Doctors have linked the increase in infections to ongoing water shortages, irregular water supply and
