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
The Maharashtra government has invited Amazon to expand its investments in the state across key sectors, including data centers, healthcare infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven skill development, as part of its strategy to strengthen digital infrastructure and position itself as a leading destination for technology
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has launched the Unified Health Interface (UHI), a key component of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) aimed at creating an open, interoperable and citizen centric digital healthcare ecosystem. The platform is designed to enable seamless access to healthcare
Jupiter Hospital, Dombivli, Thane, has implemented India’s first healthcare deployment of Johnson Controls India’s Chiller Plant Optimiser (CPO), bringing artificial intelligence into one of the most critical yet often overlooked areas of hospital infrastructure cooling systems. Designed as a fully on premises solution, the CPO processes and
France has recorded approximately 1,000 additional deaths linked to the recent extreme heatwave that swept across Europe, highlighting the growing public health impact of climate change and rising temperatures. The unprecedented heat event shattered temperature records across several European countries, triggered wildfires in Germany and
Reinforcing its commitment to clinical excellence and patient centric care, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar has been honoured as the "Premier Super Speciality Hospital" in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement & Sports Medicine, and Nephrology at the prestigious Times Health Icons 2026 Awards. The recognition celebrates the hospital's outstanding contribution
The state government has tightened hospital protocols and directed stricter implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) across healthcare facilities following maternal deaths reported in Kota and Bikaner. The move comes after an investigation conducted by experts from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS),
Aster DM Healthcare and Quality Care India Limited (QCIL) have announced a ₹1,661 crore investment to strengthen Kerala's healthcare infrastructure through a major expansion programme that will enhance hospital capacity, medical education, healthcare technology and medical tourism across the state. The announcement follows a meeting between
Sir J.J. Hospital, Mumbai, has launched India's first government run AI powered 'Lazy Eye' Clinic in collaboration with health technology company Bynocs, marking a significant milestone in the integration of digital therapeutics into the country's public healthcare system. The initiative aims to improve access to
The Delhi government has initiated action against a Fortis hospital following an inquiry that reportedly identified multiple operational irregularities during a joint inspection conducted by officials from several government departments. The move comes as part of the state government's efforts to strengthen regulatory oversight and
