Dr. Kavita Rani Sharma has assumed charge as the new Director of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College & Safdarjung Hospital, a premier central government healthcare institution functioning under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare . Dr. Sharma succeeds Dr. Sandeep Bansal, taking over leadership of one
Strengthens institutional leadership as Practo builds technology-led healthcare infrastructure at scale Bengaluru, India, 11 March, 2026: Practo, India’s largest and most trusted digital healthcare platform, today announced that C.K. Mishra, former Secretary, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, has joined its Board of
Integrated care model with advanced clinical excellence with Ayush is strengthening India’s Global Appeal: Prataprao Jadhav, MoS (I/C), Health and Family Welfare, GoI NEW DELHI, 23rd February 2026: Mr Jagat Prakash Nadda, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, today underscored India’s healthcare transformation
Leading doctors and policymakers deliberate on air pollution’s growing impact on physical, mental and child health at Illness to Wellness Conference New Delhi, 18 December, 2025: Air pollution is no longer just an environmental concern; it is steadily eroding India’s economic growth while triggering a sharp
In a landmark step to strengthen India’s public health resilience, the Union Government has announced the launch of a ₹383 crore National Mission to Combat Zoonotic Diseases, aimed at tackling infections that spread between animals and humans. The mission, set to be rolled out under the
In a remarkable milestone for India’s medical device industry, a next-generation heart stent developed in India has received major global recognition, highlighting the country’s growing innovation and self-reliance in advanced cardiovascular technologies. The indigenous stent, designed and manufactured under the ‘Make in India’ initiative, has been
In a move aimed at supporting India’s fast-growing medical device industry, the Government of India has announced the alignment of packaging and labeling rules for medical devices, easing compliance requirements and promoting regulatory clarity for manufacturers. The Department of Consumer Affairs, in coordination with the Central
HLL Lifecare Limited (HLL), a Miniratna public sector enterprise under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), has paid a dividend of ₹69.53 crore to the Government of India for the financial year 2024–25, reaffirming its strong financial performance and contribution to India’s public
In a significant step toward enhancing advanced healthcare services, the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Nagpur, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Bal Ayush Foundation to strengthen and expand Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) facilities in the region. The collaboration aims to
Additional 75,000 Medical UG seats in next 5 years NEW DELHI, 09 October 2025: Mr JP Nadda, Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Govt of India today while addressing the ‘FICCI HEAL 2025’ said that the theme of the conference ‘Care @25 -Defining Moments in Healthcare’
