Despite advances in diagnosis and treatment, Hepatitis B continues to remain one of India’s under recognised public health challenges. India accounts for nearly 12% of the global Hepatitis B burden, with an estimated 4 crore people living with chronic Hepatitis B infection. Yet only around
In a significant boost to Madhya Pradesh's public healthcare infrastructure, Chief Minister Dr. Mohan Yadav has inaugurated a 300-bed district hospital in Indore, developed at a cost of ₹83.13 crore. The new facility is expected to improve access to advanced medical treatment, diagnostics and emergency
The Government of India has launched Phase III of the Biomedical Research Career Programme (BRCP), a ₹1,500 crore initiative aimed at strengthening the country's biomedical research ecosystem, fostering scientific talent and accelerating healthcare innovation. The programme was unveiled by Union Minister of Science and Technology
Maharashtra has reported a gradual re emergence of COVID-19 cases after nearly three years of minimal activity, with the state recording 48 confirmed infections so far in 2026, according to the State Health Department. While health authorities have reported no COVID-related deaths, the increase has
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
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