Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu has inaugurated a state of the art 3 Tesla MRI system at the Atal Institute of Medical Super Specialties (AIMSS), Chamiyana, strengthening the state's advanced diagnostic infrastructure. Alongside the launch, the Chief Minister announced an investment of ₹125
Authored by Dr. Mohsin Wali Every attack on a doctor is far more than an assault on an individual, it is an attack on the healthcare system itself. Yet, incidents of verbal abuse, intimidation and physical violence against healthcare professionals continue to rise across India, exposing
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Delhi has leveraged blockchain enabled digital technology to streamline recruitment and fill nearly 460 vacancies, including around 370 faculty positions at AIIMS New Delhi and the AIIMS Central Armed Police Forces Institute of Medical Sciences (CAPFIMS) Campus. According
Medical educators across India have raised concerns over the declining standards of medical education and training, warning that the rapid expansion of medical colleges without corresponding investments in infrastructure, faculty and clinical training capacity could adversely affect healthcare quality and patient safety. The concerns were
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
Stroke has emerged as one of India's fastest growing medical emergencies, affecting more than 1.8 million people every year and leaving thousands with lifelong disabilities. Experts believe that while advanced stroke treatments are now available in many hospitals, the biggest challenge remains delayed recognition of
The Adani Group has announced an ambitious expansion into the healthcare sector, unveiling plans to establish integrated healthcare campuses featuring 1,000-bed multi speciality hospitals, medical colleges, research centres and transitional care facilities. The announcement was made by Chairman Gautam Adani while addressing shareholders at the
The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed medical colleges and institutions across the country to initiate the conversion of postgraduate diploma seats into corresponding MD and MS seats, marking a significant policy shift in India's postgraduate medical education framework. In a recent directive, the NMC instructed
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for a new 300-bed divisional railway hospital in Howrah, a key healthcare project included in an overall ₹820 crore development package announced for West Bengal. The initiative is aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure for railway employees,
The state is set for a major expansion of its healthcare and medical education infrastructure with plans to establish an additional AIIMS, a dedicated cancer hospital, four new medical colleges and multiple super specialty healthcare facilities. The proposed expansion is expected to significantly strengthen tertiary
