Health
Rising Antibiotic Resistance in Shigellosis Cases Raises New AMR Concern in Kerala
Kerala's Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance Network reports a growing resistance of primary antibiotics used against shigellosis, signalling a fresh AMR challenge for the state.
24 Aug 2026
Health Minister Nischal Kumar Inspects Sitamarhi Hospital Late Night, Flags Missing Doctors, Dirt
Bihar's health minister Nischal Kumar conducted a surprise night check of Sitamarhi Sadar Hospital, noting absent doctors and poor cleanliness, and reprimanded officials.
24 Aug 2026
Three newborns die after ventilator explodes at government hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra
A ventilator malfunction at a government hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, caused the deaths of three newborns, prompting an immediate investigation by health officials.
24 Aug 2026
Ventilator Explosion in Maharashtra Hospital Claims Lives of 3 Newborns
A ventilator explosion at a hospital in Maharashtra sparked a fire that killed three newborns.
24 Aug 2026
Villagers in Guna collect spilled chemical tanker contents, mistaking it for cooking oil
A tanker carrying chemicals overturned on Todi Road in Guna district, prompting locals to gather the liquid in containers, believing it to be edible oil. Authorities later warned that the substance is hazardous and should not be used.
24 Aug 2026
Viriato Criticises Delay in CT Scan Procurement for Ponda Hospital
Local official Viriato has publicly condemned the prolonged delay in acquiring a CT scan machine for Ponda Hospital, calling it a setback for patient care.
24 Aug 2026
Elderly Woman Treated for Snake Bite at Chebri Primary Health Centre in Tripura
An elderly resident was admitted to Chebri Primary Health Centre after a snake bite and is now undergoing medical care.
24 Aug 2026
રાજકોટ રેન્જે કાલાવડના હરીપર ગામમાં શંકાસ્પદ દૂધના ધંધા પર મોટી કાર્યવાહી
રાજકોટ રેન્જની ટીમે હરીપર ગામમાં 6 શંકાસ્પદ દૂધ વેપારીઓના ઘર અને ડેરીમાં 7,150 લીટર દૂધ, 120 કિ.ગ્રા. ઘી અને 15 કિ.ગ્રા. દૂધ પાવડર કબજે કરી કડક પગલાં લીધા.
24 Aug 2026
Three newborns killed in fire at Amravati District Women's Hospital NICU
A blaze broke out around 3:30 a.m. on Monday at the NICU on the third floor of Amravati District Women's Hospital, resulting in the deaths of three newborn infants.
24 Aug 2026
Fire in Amravati NICU Claims Three Newborn Lives, Six Transferred
A blaze broke out in the neonatal intensive care unit of a hospital in Amravati, Maharashtra, killing three newborns and prompting the transfer of six others to other facilities.
24 Aug 2026
Kerala café patron receives Rs 96,500 compensation after food‑related illness
A woman who became ill after eating at a café in Kerala was awarded Rs 96,500 in compensation, according to India Today.
24 Aug 2026
India Approves Lenacapavir Injection as First HIV Prevention Shot
The Drug Controller General of India has cleared lenacapavir, the first injectable drug designed to prevent HIV infection, marking a new milestone in the nation’s HIV response.
24 Aug 2026