Health

Free Medical Camp in Jalandhar's Ward 27-28 Draws Large Crowd for Health Check-ups

A free medical camp set up in Ward 27-28 of Jalandhar attracted a sizable number of residents who availed health check‑ups.

20 Aug 2026

Man Carries Sick Wife on Back for Six Hours to Hospital in Remote Bironkhali

A resident of the isolated Bironkhali region walked six hours carrying his ailing wife on his back, scaling steep terrain before finally reaching the nearest hospital, underscoring the area's lack of road and medical facilities.

20 Aug 2026

Family Carries Deceased on Shoulders After Ambulance Unavailable in Sarai, MP

A young man who died while receiving treatment after a road accident left his relatives scrambling for transport, as no ambulance was available and they had to hire a private vehicle and later carry the body on their shoulders.

20 Aug 2026

Mizoram’s only medical college completes first successful open‑heart surgery

The Government Medical College in Aizawl performed its inaugural open‑heart operation, marking a milestone for Mizoram’s healthcare.

20 Aug 2026

Four Die After Consuming Toxic Liquor in Bhavnagar, Gujarat

Four people were found dead after drinking contaminated liquor in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, officials said.

20 Aug 2026

One in Four Adolescents in Central Delhi Found Sleep‑Deprived, Study Shows

A recent study reports that 25% of adolescents residing in Central Delhi are not getting sufficient sleep.

20 Aug 2026

Pregnant Woman Dies on Boat While En Route to Hospital Due to Missing Bridge in Chhattisgarh

A pregnant woman succumbed to complications while being ferried on a boat to a hospital after a missing bridge delayed ambulance access in Chhattisgarh.

20 Aug 2026

Himalayan Kilmora Berry Offers New Hope in Blood Cancer Treatment

Researchers highlight the potential of the Himalayan Kilmora berry as a promising agent against blood cancers.

20 Aug 2026

Haryana to Deploy AI for Comprehensive Public Health System Revamp

The Haryana government announced plans to integrate artificial intelligence into its public healthcare network, aiming to improve service delivery and disease monitoring.

20 Aug 2026

Shahdol Administration Ends Byahri Hospital Protest After Promising New Health Facilities

The hunger strike at Byahri Hospital in Shahdol was called off after the administration gave written assurances, promising to recruit a gynecologist, start free ultrasound and dialysis services.

20 Aug 2026

Maharashtra declares snakebite deaths a notifiable disease after Gadchiroli school tragedy

Following the fatal snakebite incident that claimed three lives among six schoolgirls at a tribal ashram in Japtalai, Gadchiroli, the state health minister announced that snakebite deaths will now be recorded as a notifiable disease.

20 Aug 2026

Rajasthan probes black‑market leak of government‑supplied cancer drugs

The Rajasthan Medical Services Commission (RMSCL) has ordered a probe into how government‑provided cancer medication reached the black market, questioning hospitals and medical colleges responsible for its distribution.

20 Aug 2026