A woman in her mid-50s from Mauritius was successfully treated for an extremely rare salivary gland cancer at the base of her tongue using advanced Transoral Robotic Surgery (TORS) at Fortis Hospital, Mulund. The patient was diagnosed with a 2 cm low-grade mucoepidermoid carcinoma of the
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 Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has facilitated cashless healthcare treatment worth ₹1.91 lakh crore through a network of more than 37,000 empanelled hospitals across India, highlighting the scheme's growing role in expanding financial protection and access to quality healthcare. The
SMSIMSR, Manipal Group of Hospitals, Kolkata and SS Innovations International sign an MoU to establish IERCSC as a biennial international academic platform for scientific collaboration, live surgical demonstrations, technology transfer and advanced robotic cardiac surgery training The Sri Madhusudan Sai Institute of Medical Sciences & Research (SMSIMSR),
In a remarkable demonstration of advanced paediatric urological surgery, doctors at the Asian Institute of Nephrology and Urology (AINU), Hyderabad, successfully removed a kidney tumour from a six-year-old boy, native of Hyderabad, born with one of the rarest congenital kidney abnormalities a crossed fused ectopic
The implementation of the India United Kingdom Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) marks a significant milestone in bilateral economic relations, creating new opportunities for India's healthcare, pharmaceutical and medical technology (MedTech) sectors. With 97.1% of tariff lines receiving zero-duty market access, the agreement is
The surgical gastroenterology team at KIMS Hospitals, Kondapur, has successfully removed a rare and highly complex functioning paraganglioma from a woman who had been suffering from debilitating symptoms for nearly eight years. The patient was treated at several prestigious institutes in North and South India.
As the family struggled to meet the cost, the hospital led an initiative with friends and well-wishers to raise ₹30–35 lakh for the newborn’s life-saving treatment~ In a landmark achievement for oncology in orthopedics, HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, gave a new lease of life to a
Pacific OneHealth has announced plans to launch a new multi speciality healthcare facility in Karol Bagh, New Delhi, as part of its expansion strategy to improve access to specialized medical services in the national capital. The upcoming centre will offer advanced clinical care supported by
Apollo Children's Hospitals has launched its Centre of Excellence in Paediatric Robotic Urology, marking the successful completion of more than 400 robotic surgeries in children. The milestone reflects over a decade of pioneering work in minimally invasive paediatric surgery and strengthens the hospital's position as
