Health

Telangana Nurse Shortage Falls Well Below WHO Recommended Levels

A recent report shows Telangana’s nurse-to-population ratio is far below the World Health Organization’s recommended minimum, prompting concerns about the state’s health‑care capacity.

27 Aug 2026

Delhi Sees 138 New H1N1 Cases, Total Surpasses 2,400

Delhi health authorities reported 138 fresh H1N1 infections in 24 hours, raising the cumulative count to 2,446. Hospitals were urged to reinforce emergency services and isolation capacity.

27 Aug 2026

Government to Strengthen Infectious Disease Testing Network, Open New Labs

The government announced a plan to reinforce the infectious disease testing framework by allocating funds for new laboratories and targeting specific regions for enhanced surveillance.

27 Aug 2026

Tamil Nadu to Extend Advanced Healthcare Services Beyond Chennai, Minister Says

The state health minister announced that Tamil Nadu will expand its high‑end medical facilities to districts outside Chennai, aiming to improve access to specialized care across the region.

27 Aug 2026

Indian women challenge menstruation taboos and reshape leadership perceptions

India Today highlights a growing movement of women confronting menstrual taboos while demanding a re‑evaluation of leadership stereotypes in the country.

27 Aug 2026

Himachal Governor Hands Over Blankets to IGMC Shimla Pediatric Ward

The Governor of Himachal Pradesh presented new blankets to the pediatric ward of Indira Gandhi Medical College in Shimla, aiming to enhance comfort for young patients.

27 Aug 2026

Haryana health department intensifies flu surveillance, says no need to panic

The Haryana health ministry has stepped up influenza monitoring across the state while assuring residents that there is no cause for alarm.

27 Aug 2026

CAG cites failure to safeguard data after ransomware hit Punjab cancer centre

The Comptroller and Auditor General has flagged the Punjab cancer centre's inability to protect sensitive patient information after a ransomware breach.

27 Aug 2026

Northeast India's Largest Psychiatric Hospital Inaugurated in Guwahati

The biggest psychiatric facility in Northeast India has opened in Guwahati, marking a major step in regional mental‑health infrastructure.

27 Aug 2026

IIT Delhi MSc Physics Student Rishikesh Kumar Commits Suicide Amid Drug Use

31‑year‑old IIT Delhi MSc Physics student Rishikesh Kumar was found dead after taking his own life, with investigators linking his death to drug use that began after a friendship with a young woman.

26 Aug 2026

Rajasthan Govt Suspends Registrations of 11 ART & Surrogacy Centres Over Controversial Ad

The state health department has halted registration of nine ART clinics, an ART bank and a surrogacy clinic until further notice after an advertisement displayed blue baby shoes.

26 Aug 2026

Palghar Revenue Assistant Snehal Sawant Dies After Two-Month Treatment for Sickle Attack

Revenue Assistant Snehal Sawant of Palghar passed away after undergoing two months of treatment for a suspected sickle cell attack.

26 Aug 2026