The Himachal Pradesh Government has announced a new health policy that will provide health insurance coverage of up to ₹10 lakh per family for economically weaker households, marking a major step towards strengthening financial protection and expanding access to quality healthcare. Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh
Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda has reaffirmed the Central Government's commitment to establishing an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Kerala while announcing a series of healthcare initiatives aimed at strengthening the state's medical infrastructure, digital health ecosystem and access
Aadicura Superspeciality Hospital, one of Gujarat's leading tertiary care hospitals, has appointed Dr. Amish Ganatra as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), reinforcing its commitment to strengthening leadership, enhancing operational excellence and accelerating long-term growth. The appointment marks a significant milestone in the hospital's expansion
Gujarat has reported 22 deaths among children due to Chandipura Virus (CHPV) infection during the current monsoon season, prompting the state health department to intensify surveillance, vector control measures and critical care preparedness. According to state health officials, seven patients remain under treatment at civil
Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has reaffirmed the state government's commitment to transforming Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and Govind Ballabh Pant (GBP) Hospital into one of the leading centres for medical education, research and super-speciality healthcare in Northeast India. Speaking at the 22nd
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated India's first Department of Military Medicine at the Command Hospital (Central Command), Lucknow, marking a significant milestone in strengthening the Armed Forces' medical preparedness against emerging health and security challenges. Launched virtually, the new department is designed to serve
The Supreme Court of India has granted the Central Government four weeks to submit a comprehensive report on the use of stem cell-based therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), while reiterating that such interventions cannot be offered as routine clinical treatment outside approved and monitored
SRMS Institute of Medical Sciences (IMS), Bareilly, has launched the first Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO) facility between Delhi and Lucknow, significantly strengthening advanced critical care services across North India. The introduction of the life support technology is expected to provide timely intervention for patients suffering
The Uttar Pradesh Government has unveiled plans to establish a ₹5,000 crore Regional Medical Hub in Jewar, Gautam Buddha Nagar, as part of its strategy to position the state as a leading destination for advanced healthcare and medical value tourism. The proposed UP Cares Jewar
Dr Kristin George, Consultant Nephrologist & Renal Transplant at Aster Whitefield Hospital When Maharashtra recently banned three cosmetic products, including a Pakistan made fairness cream, after they were found to contain unsafe levels of mercury, the move sparked fresh concerns about the hidden health risks lurking in some
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