signs MoU with Zydus Lifesciences to expandaccess to this blood based cancer screening test in the country - As early detection remains the most powerful ally in improving survival and quality of life, Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs), India’s leading and dedicated provider of comprehensive
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
Robotic assisted surgery is witnessing rapid adoption across India's healthcare sector, with hospitals increasingly leveraging advanced surgical platforms to enhance precision, improve patient outcomes and reduce recovery times for complex procedures. Once limited to major metropolitan hospitals, robotic surgery is now expanding into smaller cities
New Delhi | July 1, 2026: MedGate Today, India's leading healthcare media and knowledge platform, successfully concluded its National Doctor's Day 2026 celebration at the AMG Studio, bringing together distinguished doctors, healthcare leaders, policymakers, academicians, and industry experts from across the healthcare ecosystem for a
A researcher from CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, has developed a series of artificial intelligence (AI) based predictive models designed to identify women at elevated risk of cervical cancer years before clinical diagnosis, potentially enabling earlier intervention and improving patient outcomes. The research, led by
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has expanded the scope of its QR code based drug authentication and tracking system to include vaccines, antimicrobial medicines, cancer drugs and narcotic and psychotropic substances (NDPS), in a major move aimed at strengthening pharmaceutical traceability and combating
A Class XII student from Hyderabad has developed an artificial intelligence (AI)-assisted model for the early detection of lung cancer, combining DNA methylation biomarkers with machine learning to improve the accuracy of non invasive cancer screening. The research highlights the growing potential of AI-driven diagnostics
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
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
