The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed significant changes to streamline the approval process for medical device manufacturing licences, a move aimed at accelerating domestic production while maintaining regulatory standards for quality, safety and performance. According to a draft notification published in the Official
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
The Government of India is set to launch e-Sushrut Clinic, an affordable cloud-based Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) designed specifically for small healthcare providers, on June 29. Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda will officially launch the platform, which has been developed by the Centre
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda is set to unveil a comprehensive child healthcare programme aimed at strengthening early childhood care and improving health outcomes for children from birth to three years of age. The initiative will focus on providing structured home based care, early
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
Dr. Jyotirmay S Hegde, HOD & Lead Consultant ENT, Aster Whitefield Hospital A sore throat during summer is often triggered by environmental conditions, lifestyle choices, allergies, or viral infections rather than the season itself. Summer sore throats are usually linked to dryness, temperature changes, and increased exposure to
Dr. GSK Velu, Chairman, FICCI Tamil Nadu State Council & CMD, Trivitron Healthcare, Neuberg Diagnostics and Maxivision Eye Hospitals, has been conferred with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 5th Dr. K.C.G. Verghese Excellence Awards 2026, in recognition of his outstanding contribution to India’s healthcare, diagnostics,
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
Dr. Sunil Kumar Barnwal, IAS, Chief Executive Officer of the National Health Authority (NHA), reviewed the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) and the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) during his visit to Manipur, underscoring the Centre's continued focus on
