A diarrhoeal outbreak in Karnataka's Chikkaballapur district has been traced to E. coli contaminated drinking water that was being sold illegally, prompting health authorities to intensify surveillance and launch an investigation into unauthorized water distribution practices. The incident has raised fresh concerns over drinking water
Mental health disorders continue to pose a significant public health challenge worldwide, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that around 280 million people live with depression globally. While effective medications are available, identifying the right treatment often remains a lengthy trial and error process,
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Bombay have developed an innovative "placenta on chip" platform, a breakthrough biomedical technology designed to improve the understanding of foetal development, maternal health and pregnancy related complications. The microfluidic device replicates the structure and function of the
Pune is witnessing a rise in cases of typhoid and other intestinal infections, with healthcare experts warning that the actual disease burden may be substantially higher than officially reported figures. Doctors have linked the increase in infections to ongoing water shortages, irregular water supply and
Hospitals across several cities in India are reporting a resurgence of Influenza A (H1N1) cases amid fluctuating weather conditions, with doctors observing an increase in patients presenting with severe respiratory symptoms, including persistent cough, high fever and lung congestion. While most patients are being managed
The Kerala government has reiterated its commitment to preserving and strengthening the state's public healthcare system, with Health Minister Veena George stating that no government hospital in Kerala will be privatized under any circumstances. The minister emphasized that the state remains committed to ensuring equitable
The National Health Authority and the Government of Goa have held high level discussions to accelerate the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), with a focus on expanding digital health services, improving healthcare
The Government of Gujarat has launched a first of its kind 'Health Passport' initiative under the School Health Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SHRBSK) to create a comprehensive, lifelong health record for every child in the state from birth until the age of 18 years. The
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has reviewed Delhi's preparedness measures for dengue ahead of the peak transmission season, emphasizing the need for strengthened surveillance, rapid response mechanisms and coordinated vector control efforts to prevent outbreaks during the monsoon months. Chairing a high level meeting on
Medical educators across India have raised concerns over the declining standards of medical education and training, warning that the rapid expansion of medical colleges without corresponding investments in infrastructure, faculty and clinical training capacity could adversely affect healthcare quality and patient safety. The concerns were
