The Goa government has announced plans to generate hundreds of employment opportunities in the healthcare sector over the next six months, driven by the expansion of medical infrastructure, commissioning of new healthcare facilities and modernization of existing government hospitals across the state. State Health Minister Vishwajit
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
Hospitals across several cities in India are reporting a resurgence of Influenza A (H1N1) cases amid fluctuating weather conditions, with doctors observing an increase in patients presenting with severe respiratory symptoms, including persistent cough, high fever and lung congestion. While most patients are being managed
The Kerala government has reiterated its commitment to preserving and strengthening the state's public healthcare system, with Health Minister Veena George stating that no government hospital in Kerala will be privatized under any circumstances. The minister emphasized that the state remains committed to ensuring equitable
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has reviewed Delhi's preparedness measures for dengue ahead of the peak transmission season, emphasizing the need for strengthened surveillance, rapid response mechanisms and coordinated vector control efforts to prevent outbreaks during the monsoon months. Chairing a high level meeting on
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
Robotic assisted surgery is witnessing rapid adoption across India's healthcare sector, with hospitals increasingly leveraging advanced surgical platforms to enhance precision, improve patient outcomes and reduce recovery times for complex procedures. Once limited to major metropolitan hospitals, robotic surgery is now expanding into smaller cities
Aster DM Quality Care has appointed Varun Khanna as its Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer (Group CEO), marking a significant leadership transition following the successful merger of Aster DM Healthcare and Quality Care India. The appointment positions Khanna to lead one of India's
The Gujarat government has urged the Centre to strengthen legal provisions against food and drug adulteration and introduce stricter nationwide regulations governing antibiotic use, citing growing concerns over public health safety and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The proposals were presented during the 16th meeting of the
A coalition of healthcare professionals, public health activists and international medical organizations has called for the suspension of the Israeli Medical Association (IMA) from the World Medical Association (WMA), citing concerns over the destruction of healthcare infrastructure in Gaza and the treatment of Palestinian healthcare
