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
The Karnataka government has announced an ambitious target to make the state drug free by 2028, intensifying its efforts to combat substance abuse through stronger enforcement, public awareness campaigns and community participation. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that the government has adopted a comprehensive
Medical professionals and healthcare associations have raised serious concerns over the increasing incidence of violence, verbal abuse and threats against healthcare workers in hospitals and healthcare facilities across India, calling for stronger legal protections, improved reporting systems and enhanced security measures to safeguard frontline medical
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
Dr Pradeep.Kumar D, Senior Consultant Cardiology, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru Hypertension continues to emerge as a major public health concern in Karnataka, with the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6, 2023-24) revealing a rise in the proportion of adults with elevated blood pressure compared to the
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has announced that more than 42 crore people have been screened for hypertension under India's nationwide population based screening programme delivered through Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs), with over 7.3 crore individuals diagnosed with the condition. The minister said the
Hospitals across Noida are witnessing a significant increase in patients suffering from dehydration, dizziness and heat related illnesses as prolonged high temperatures and heatwave conditions continue to affect the National Capital Region. Health authorities and medical experts have urged residents to take preventive measures as
Health authorities in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district have reported 26 new cases of cerebral malaria and 18 additional cases of malaria following an intensified screening drive across affected villages, raising concerns over the spread of the disease in the region. While no new fatalities were
The Gujarat government has urged the Centre to strengthen legal provisions against food and drug adulteration and introduce stricter nationwide regulations governing antibiotic use, citing growing concerns over public health safety and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The proposals were presented during the 16th meeting of the
