The West Bengal government has unveiled an ambitious healthcare and administrative expansion plan in its 2026 Budget, proposing the establishment of an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in North Bengal, a dedicated cancer hospital, and the addition of 650 MBBS seats across 13
Suffering from severe hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy with extreme heart obstruction despite multiple medications, a 71-year-old woman was struggling with chest pain, breathlessness, and difficulty walking. As open heart surgery carries a very high risk, doctors at Medicover Hospitals successfully performed Navi Mumbai and Raigad district’s first
In a significant step towards strengthening preventive healthcare and early detection of cardiovascular diseases, the Punjab government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Cardiological Health and Research Institute (CHRI) to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) enabled cardiac screening technology across three districts of
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,
Reliance Foundation has unveiled an ambitious plan to transform Seven Hills Hospital into one of India's largest integrated healthcare institutions, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening healthcare infrastructure and expanding access to advanced medical services. The proposed redevelopment will create a 1,500-bed healthcare facility, positioning it
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
Health authorities have intensified preparedness measures for dengue and other vector borne diseases following concerns that El Niño weather conditions could increase the risk of outbreaks during the upcoming transmission season. The advisory comes after observations of higher dengue incidence during previous El Niño years,
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has reviewed the country's preparedness for dengue, malaria and other seasonal vector borne diseases ahead of the monsoon season, directing states and Union Territories to strengthen surveillance systems, enhance outbreak monitoring and ensure rapid response measures to prevent disease
Over 250+ women riders participate in Breast Cancer awareness ride; free breast screening camp conducted HCG Cancer Hospital Bengaluru on Saturday organised Pinkvolution Women’s Bikeathon, a breast cancer awareness initiative aimed at encouraging women to adopt regular breast self-examinations, undergo timely screenings and seek early medical intervention. The event
Manipal Hospitals, one of India's largest hospital networks, is reportedly preparing to launch an Initial Public Offering (IPO) worth approximately $1 billion as early as July, with a targeted valuation of around $10 billion. The proposed public issue is expected to rank among the largest
