Manipal Hospital, Bhubaneswar, in association with the Chief District Medical Officer (CDMO), Puri, has established a temporary 3-bedded hospital near Talabania Bus Stand to provide emergency medical care during Ratha Yatra 2026. The initiative has been undertaken as per the directions of the Department of Health & Family Welfare,
A Public Interest Litigation (PIL) has been filed before the Delhi High Court seeking the immediate operationalisation of the ₹400-crore Super Speciality Block at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia (RML) Hospital, alleging that the delay is depriving patients of critical healthcare services despite the completion of
Dr. Aravinda S N, Lead Consultant Internal Medicine, Aster RV Hospital, Bangalore Magnesium is an essential mineral that plays a key role in blood sugar regulation, insulin function, nerve health, and muscle function. Research suggests that people with diabetes are more likely to have low magnesium levels, making
Dr. Aishwarya R, Consultant Infectious Diseases, Aster Whitefield Hospital As Kerala battles rising cases of Shigella infection alongside renewed concerns over Nipah virus and West Nile fever, infectious disease experts explain the symptoms, transmission risks and prevention measures families should know this monsoon. Kerala's monsoon season has once again
Kerala has reported 10 new cases of Shigella infection across four districts, prompting health authorities to strengthen surveillance and containment efforts while continuing heightened vigilance against potential Ebola threats and maintaining monitoring measures for Nipah virus. According to the latest health department update, Kozhikode reported seven
In a significant step toward strengthening universal health coverage in India, the Government of West Bengal is set to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), becoming the 36th State/Union Territory to join the world's largest publicly funded health assurance scheme. A
WHO, in collaboration with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has announced a $518 million emergency response plan to combat the ongoing Ebola outbreak and strengthen preparedness efforts across affected regions. Announcing the initiative, WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said
Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh has announced the expansion of coverage under the state's healthcare scheme, a move aimed at improving access to specialized medical treatment and reducing the burden on patients who often travel long distances to major government hospitals for care. The decision
Assam has taken another step toward establishing itself as a major healthcare and medical tourism destination in Northeast India following a high-level meeting between Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda. During the meeting, the Chief Minister sought guidance on policy
Dr. Suchismitha Rajamanya, Lead Consultant & HOD - Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital With rising temperatures across cities like Bengaluru, many people are spending long hours working in hot environments whether outdoors or in poorly ventilated indoor spaces. Excessive heat is not just uncomfortable; it can affect both
