Baby Memorial Hospitals (BMH) has appointed seasoned healthcare executive Shanmuga Priyan as the Cluster Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for its Chennai operations, reinforcing the hospital group's leadership team as it expands its footprint in Tamil Nadu. In his new role, he will oversee operations across
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has reported more than 2,000 confirmed Ebola cases, with the death toll rising to 754, as health authorities continue to intensify containment efforts amid one of the country's most significant Ebola outbreaks in recent years. The latest figures
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has released the Draft National Health Research Policy 2026, proposing a comprehensive roadmap to strengthen India's health research ecosystem through a unified national framework focused on digital health, artificial intelligence (AI), indigenous innovation, disease burden and pandemic preparedness.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has launched Nalam TN, a statewide AI-powered digital health platform that enables patients to register for outpatient (OP) consultations through WhatsApp, book appointments online and support government hospitals through a transparent digital donation system. The initiative aims to
Global eye care company Alcon is strengthening its investment strategy in India, citing the country's rapidly growing demand for vision care, increasing prevalence of myopia among younger populations and expanding need for advanced cataract treatment. The company is also evaluating future manufacturing opportunities in India
The Central Government is preparing to launch a nationwide fitness and preventive healthcare campaign to tackle the rising burden of non communicable diseases (NCDs), following fresh data showing a sharp increase in lifestyle related illnesses across the country. The initiative is expected to promote physical
The Kerala Government has released its Health Department Report Card for the first 50 days of the new administration, outlining key initiatives aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure, expanding hospital capacity and advancing medical education across the state. The report also highlights efforts to establish an
A cancer patient seeking access to a life-saving medicine has died after her petition was reportedly listed for hearing 57 times without a final resolution, reigniting concerns over delays in cases involving access to essential medicines. The incident has prompted the Working Group on Access
Gujarat has reported three deaths among children and six laboratory confirmed cases of Chandipura Virus (CHPV), prompting the state health department to intensify surveillance and vector control measures in affected districts. Officials said the majority of cases have been reported from North Gujarat and the
More than 70 maternal deaths are reported in Mumbai every year, according to data obtained through a Right to Information (RTI) query. However, the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has clarified that nearly half of these cases involve women referred from neighbouring districts, including Thane, Palghar
