Health

Actress Poonam Dhillon Hospitalised with Dengue, Says She Is Recovering

Veteran Bollywood actress Poonam Dhillon has been admitted to a hospital for dengue fever and is now reported to be on the mend, according to a statement to the media.

22 Aug 2026

Three newborns burned in NICU warmer fire at Chhindwara hospital, one dies

A spark in a NICU warmer at Chhindwara district hospital ignited a fire around 2 a.m., burning three newborns; one child succumbed while the others were transferred to Jabalpur Medical College for further care.

22 Aug 2026

Fire engulfs Deepshikha Hospital in Bhopal, 21 patients rescued

A massive fire broke out at Deepshikha Hospital in Bhopal, and fire‑rescue teams managed to evacuate 21 patients safely.

22 Aug 2026

Action Taken Against 866 Uttar Pradesh Hospitals Over Ayushman Bharat Irregularities

The Uttar Pradesh health authorities have moved to sanction 866 hospitals after uncovering irregularities in the Ayushman Bharat scheme.

22 Aug 2026

Fire Breaks Out in NICU Warmer, Three Newborns Injured in Madhya Pradesh Hospital

A fire erupted in the neonatal intensive care unit warmer of a Madhya Pradesh hospital, leaving three newborn babies with burn injuries.

22 Aug 2026

Food poisoning after Satyanarayan puja prasadam sickens 30+ in Paradi, Samastipur

More than 30 residents of Paradi village in Samastipur district fell ill with vomiting, diarrhoea and abdominal pain shortly after consuming Satyanarayan puja prasadam, prompting hospital admissions of children and elders.

22 Aug 2026

Fire in NICU warmer at Chhindwara district hospital burns three newborns

A spark in a neonatal warmer at Chhindwara district hospital ignited a fire around 2 a.m., burning three newborns who were later transferred to Jabalpur Medical College after initial care.

22 Aug 2026

Maharashtra Health Department Makes Staff Training Courses Mandatory

The Maharashtra health department has introduced a new policy requiring all its staff to complete designated training courses.

22 Aug 2026

Excessive Medical Claims Uncovered at Rajasthan's RGHS: 238 Patients Faced Repeated Tests

A data review of Rajasthan Government Hospital Services revealed 479 claim cases involving 238 beneficiaries in a month, with patients often called 3‑4 times for expensive tests.

22 Aug 2026

Bollywood Celebrities Adopt GLP-1 Drugs Like Ozempic for Weight Management

GLP-1 medicines such as Ozempic are gaining popularity among Bollywood personalities as a tool for weight loss, reshaping their diet routines.

22 Aug 2026

3-year-old child dies after injection by alleged unqualified practitioner in Chhattisgarh

A three‑year‑old died in Chhattisgarh after receiving an injection from a person alleged to be an unqualified medical practitioner, according to Medical Dialogues.

22 Aug 2026

Health official Nadda reviews Delhi's H1N1 preparedness as cases climb

With a rise in H1N1 infections in Delhi, senior official Nadda examined the city's response measures.

22 Aug 2026