In a remarkable demonstration of advanced paediatric urological surgery, doctors at the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU), Hyderabad, successfully removed a kidney tumour from a six-year-old boy, native of Hyderabad, born with one of the rarest congenital kidney abnormalities a crossed fused ectopic
Families of women affected by the Kota Medical College maternal health tragedy have appealed to the Rajasthan government for urgent financial assistance and access to advanced medical treatment after several mothers developed acute kidney failure following childbirth. The incident, allegedly linked to the administration of
Reinforcing its commitment to clinical excellence and patient centric care, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar has been honoured as the "Premier Super Speciality Hospital" in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement & Sports Medicine, and Nephrology at the prestigious Times Health Icons 2026 Awards. The recognition celebrates the hospital's outstanding contribution
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 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
Yatharth Super Speciality Hospitals has announced the appointment of Dr. Prahlad Agrawal as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at its Noida Extension facility, reinforcing the hospital network's leadership team as it continues to expand its healthcare services and operational capabilities. In his new role, Dr. Agrawal will
Artemis Hospitals has announced its expansion into Central India with the development of a new multi-speciality hospital in Raipur, a move aimed at strengthening access to advanced tertiary healthcare services in the region. The upcoming facility will feature more than 300 beds, over 50 medical and
Dr. Topoti Mukherjee, Lead Consultant - Nephrology & Kidney Transplant, Aster Whitefield Hospital Clinicians now see a new trend where people with normal body weight develop metabolic diseases through their hidden visceral fat accumulation. Body weight has served as a main measurement tool for metabolic health assessment since the commencement of
Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar is launching an innovative public awareness campaign titled “K&D Performance Review” to mark World Kidney Day, highlighting the importance of kidney health and encouraging early screening. The initiative aims to shift the focus from treatment to prevention by helping people better understand how well their kidneys
Dr. Vidyashankar Panchangam, Director & Lead Consultant, Nephrology, KIMS Hospitals, Bengaluru. Kidney disease is also referred to as a “silent condition,” which means that most people are unaware of the signs and symptoms of kidney disease until it is in advanced stages. Although blood tests are commonly used
