Australian health authorities have announced plans to quarantine six passengers evacuated from the cruise ship MV Hondius following a multi country hantavirus outbreak that has already resulted in three deaths and multiple confirmed infections. The six passengers including four Australian citizens, one Australian permanent resident, and
Dr A Satya Srinivas, Medical Oncologist at HCG Cancer Hospital, Vijayawada In oncology, stage at diagnosis is one of the most consequential variables in a patient's outcome. It is a clinical term, but it carries an entirely human meaning: the earlier a cancer is found, the more options
Sankara Eye Hospital, Hyderabad marked its 3rd anniversary with a special celebration, reaffirming its commitment to eliminating needless blindness and expanding access to quality eye care. Over the past year, the hospital’s Outreach Department achieved a significant milestone by performing 11,953 free surgeries for underprivileged patients. In addition, 2,659
India’s healthcare ecosystem is entering a new phase of digital integration with the rollout of the Swasth Bharat Portal, an ABDM-compliant platform designed to unify healthcare data systems, improve interoperability, and streamline patient-centric digital healthcare delivery across the country. Built in alignment with the National Health
Brajesh Pathak, Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, has proposed a comprehensive technology driven healthcare strategy aimed at reducing maternal deaths and improving maternal health outcomes across the state. The initiative focuses on leveraging digital tools, strengthening healthcare infrastructure, and ensuring real time monitoring of
In a recent climatic shift, the Rising Heatwave Health Advisory 2026 has published Nationwide Alert to reduce heat related illnesses, prevent fatalities, and strengthen preparedness across India as extreme summer temperatures intensify. The advisory aims to ensure coordinated action between central and state health departments, improve
Narendra Modi has announced plans to fast track the implementation of Ayushman Bharat in West Bengal following the recent electoral victory, signaling a renewed push to expand access to affordable healthcare in the state. The Prime Minister emphasized that the accelerated rollout will enable eligible beneficiaries
On the International Day of the Midwife, Fernandez Hospital celebrated the power and impact of midwifery through a series of on ground and digital initiatives held over two days, 4th and 5th May, across its facilities, under the theme “This Is How We Care.” This year’s celebration brought to
The Government of Andhra Pradesh has strengthened its preventive healthcare strategy with the rollout of a comprehensive 47-test health screening scheme delivered through mobile medical units, aimed at expanding access to diagnostics across rural and underserved communities. The initiative enables doorstep delivery of essential health tests,
Patient safety is, and will always remain, Lilly’s highest priority Eli Lilly and Company (India) commends the actions taken by the Haryana drug control authority in addressing counterfeit products falsely bearing the Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) brand name that were recently seized in Gurugram, Haryana. These seized counterfeit
