In a significant boost to Madhya Pradesh's public healthcare infrastructure, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has inaugurated a 300-bed district hospital in Indore, developed at a cost of ₹83.13 crore. The new facility is expected to improve access to advanced medical treatment, diagnostics and emergency
Kochi based Agappe Diagnostics, one of India's leading in vitro diagnostics (IVD) companies, is attracting interest from several global private equity investors, including Warburg Pincus, TA Associates, Bain Capital, and CVC Capital, for a proposed minority stake acquisition. The discussions are currently at a preliminary
The Maharashtra Government has approved a ₹300-crore High-Energy Medical Cyclotron Project in Nagpur, marking a major step towards strengthening the state's nuclear medicine and cancer care infrastructure. The facility is expected to enhance the domestic production of advanced radioisotopes used in PET CT imaging, cancer
Maharashtra has reported a gradual re emergence of COVID-19 cases after nearly three years of minimal activity, with the state recording 48 confirmed infections so far in 2026, according to the State Health Department. While health authorities have reported no COVID-related deaths, the increase has
Arrhythmia Research and Training Society (ARTS) in association with KIMS Hospitals organized a one day Arrhythmia symposium at KIMS Hospital, Minister Road. This educative symposium was attended by 500 cardiologists, physicians and fellows from AP and Telangana. Apart from distinguished electrophysiologists from all over the
Researchers have developed 3D-printed contact lenses that have shown encouraging results in early laboratory studies, marking a significant step toward the future of personalized vision care. While the technology is still in the experimental stage, scientists believe it could pave the way for faster, more
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the Draft National Health Research Policy 2026, proposing a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen India's health research ecosystem through a unified national framework focused on digital health, artificial intelligence (AI), indigenous innovation, disease burden and pandemic preparedness.
Deepinder Goyal, co-founder of Zomato and former CEO of Eternal, has announced that his AI-powered wearable device, Temple, is expected to launch within the next six to twelve months. Initially positioned as a wellness device, the forehead worn wearable is designed to monitor the body's
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has launched Nalam TN, a statewide AI-powered digital health platform that enables patients to register for outpatient (OP) consultations through WhatsApp, book appointments online and support government hospitals through a transparent digital donation system. The initiative aims to
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to dedicate three major healthcare infrastructure projects at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, to the nation on July 17, significantly enhancing the institute's capacity for specialised treatment, critical care and medical research. The announcement
