The Kerala government has reiterated its commitment to preserving and strengthening the state's public healthcare system, with Health Minister Veena George stating that no government hospital in Kerala will be privatized under any circumstances. The minister emphasized that the state remains committed to ensuring equitable
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has reviewed Delhi's preparedness measures for dengue ahead of the peak transmission season, emphasizing the need for strengthened surveillance, rapid response mechanisms and coordinated vector control efforts to prevent outbreaks during the monsoon months. Chairing a high level meeting on
Medical educators across India have raised concerns over the declining standards of medical education and training, warning that the rapid expansion of medical colleges without corresponding investments in infrastructure, faculty and clinical training capacity could adversely affect healthcare quality and patient safety. The concerns were
Medical professionals and healthcare associations have raised serious concerns over the increasing incidence of violence, verbal abuse and threats against healthcare workers in hospitals and healthcare facilities across India, calling for stronger legal protections, improved reporting systems and enhanced security measures to safeguard frontline medical
Reinforcing its commitment to strengthening primary healthcare partnerships, KMC Hospital Mangaluru, in association with the Family Doctors Association (DK Branch) and the Ayush Federation of India (DK Branch), celebrated Doctors& Day 2026 with a special felicitation ceremony recognizing the invaluable contribution of physicians working for the wellness of the
A 29-year-old woman with a severe post burn deformity of the left chest and breast, resulting from a childhood burn injury, has successfully undergone very complex reconstructive plastic surgery at Apollo Spectra Hospital, Delhi. The patient sustained flame burns injuries at the age of five. The
Dr Vijay Kumar Srinivasalu, Senior Consultant Medical Oncology, Sakra World Hospital For decades, the public health message around oral cancer has been incredibly black and white: if you don’t smoke, chew tobacco, or drink heavily, you’re basically safe. But lately, those of us in oncology and
Hospitals across Noida are witnessing a significant increase in patients suffering from dehydration, dizziness and heat related illnesses as prolonged high temperatures and heatwave conditions continue to affect the National Capital Region. Health authorities and medical experts have urged residents to take preventive measures as
Aster DM Quality Care has appointed Varun Khanna as its Managing Director & Group Chief Executive Officer (Group CEO), marking a significant leadership transition following the successful merger of Aster DM Healthcare and Quality Care India. The appointment positions Khanna to lead one of India's
IIHMR University has commenced the International Training Program on Transformational Leadership for Health System Strengthening (TLHSS) under the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Scheme of the Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. The two week programme, being held from June 29 to July 10,
