Dr. Aishwarya R, Consultant Infectious Diseases, Aster Whitefield Hospital As Kerala battles rising cases of Shigella infection alongside renewed concerns over Nipah virus and West Nile fever, infectious disease experts explain the symptoms, transmission risks and prevention measures families should know this monsoon. Kerala's monsoon season has once again
Doctors at KIMS Hospital, Kurnool, successfully removed a large kidney stone from a pregnant woman in her early second trimester, ensuring the safety of both the mother and the foetus. According to Dr. Y. Manoj Kumar, Head of the Department of Urology and Senior Consultant Urologist,
The West Bengal government has allocated ₹3,100 crore in the 2026 State Budget for the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), marking the state's first formal rollout of the Centre's flagship health assurance scheme. The announcement was made by Finance Minister
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
In a remarkable medical achievement, doctors at Aster Prime Hospital, successfully removed a rare 500-gram abdominal tumor from a sixmonth old baby girl weighing just six kilograms. One month after the surgery, the infant is thriving, gaining weight appropriately, feeding well, and enjoying a healthy
A multidisciplinary team of urologists, gynecologists, physiotherapists and rehabilitation specialists at Ruby Hall Clinic will launch a dedicated Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Program on 23rd June 2026, introducing the UI Cube, an advanced electromagnetic stimulation chair that delivers automated pelvic floor muscle training through Kegel exercises.
Healthcare services at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida, have been affected following a week long strike by nearly 700 contractual employees, who are demanding regularisation of their services and promotions without mandatory examinations. The protesting staff, many of whom were recruited during
Kerala has reported 10 new cases of Shigella infection across four districts, prompting health authorities to strengthen surveillance and containment efforts while continuing heightened vigilance against potential Ebola threats and maintaining monitoring measures for Nipah virus. According to the latest health department update, Kozhikode reported seven
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
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