In a significant step towards strengthening preventive healthcare and early detection of cardiovascular diseases, the Punjab government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Cardiological Health and Research Institute (CHRI) to introduce artificial intelligence (AI) enabled cardiac screening technology across three districts of
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has laid the foundation stone for a new 300-bed divisional railway hospital in Howrah, a key healthcare project included in an overall ₹820 crore development package announced for West Bengal. The initiative is aimed at strengthening healthcare infrastructure for railway employees,
~ Conference supported by Fortis Hospital, Mulund spotlighted AI, innovation, mentorship and the future of neurosurgery ~ Mumbai hosted the 2nd edition of the Young Neurosurgeons Forum Conference (YNFCON 2026), a flagship initiative of the Neurological Society of India (NSI), from June 19–21, 2026. Supported by Fortis Hospital, Mulund,
AIIMS Bhopal is set to deploy a "Digital Decision Partner" system aimed at enhancing clinical decision making and improving patient outcomes by providing doctors with real time access to evidence based medical information directly at the bedside. The initiative marks another step in the growing
Diagnostic services provider Dr Lal PathLabs has announced its entry into the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with the incorporation of a wholly owned subsidiary in Dubai, marking a significant step in the company's international expansion strategy and strengthening its presence in the fast growing Middle
In an effort to elevate healthcare in India, Siemens Healthineers has begun local manufacturing of Atellica chemistry reagents at its Vadodara facility, a milestone for the Make in India initiative that will benefit patients and healthcare professionals across the country. These chemistry reagents are used in
The Delhi Government has suspended a former Director General of Health Services (DGHS) along with another senior health department official as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged procurement irregularities within the state's healthcare system. According to separate orders issued by the Vigilance Branch of the
In a major initiative aimed at strengthening healthcare delivery and expanding diagnostic capabilities across the state, the Himachal Pradesh government has announced plans to invest approximately ₹3,000 crore in modern healthcare infrastructure and medical equipment procurement. The investment is expected to significantly enhance healthcare accessibility,
China has become the first country to approve a commercially available invasive brain computer interface (BCI) system, authorizing the use of NEO, a coin sized neural implant designed to help people with paralysis regain motor function and communicate through direct brain signals. The approval positions
In a significant move aimed at strengthening India's allied healthcare workforce, P. D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre has partnered with Homi Bhabha State University (HBSU) to introduce a range of specialized postgraduate programmes in allied health sciences. The initiative is expected to enhance
