Health

Punjab Health Scheme Treats 5L

Punjab's health cover scheme has provided treatment worth Rs 914cr to 5 lakh people in 6.5 months. The scheme has been successful in providing medical care to those in need.

24 Jul 2026

JP Hospital Staff Terminated

21 patient welfare committee staff at JP Hospital were suddenly terminated, sparking protests. The staff are demanding reinstatement.

24 Jul 2026

City Care Hospital Blood Centre Licence Revoked After Multiple Violations

The licensing authority has cancelled the licence of the blood centre at City Care Hospital following repeated breaches of safety and regulatory standards.

24 Jul 2026

Helium Supply Restored At Wenlock Hospital

Helium supply has been restored for the MRI machine at Wenlock Hospital, and services are likely to resume today. The hospital can now provide uninterrupted services to patients.

24 Jul 2026

Apollo and ePlane Partner to Introduce Air Ambulances in India’s Emergency Care Network

Apollo Hospitals and ePlane have announced a collaboration to deploy air ambulance services across India, aiming to enhance emergency medical response.

24 Jul 2026

WHO Report: Global Road Deaths Drop 21%, South‑East Asia Only 2%

The World Health Organization’s latest report shows a 21% decline in global road traffic fatalities, while the South‑East Asian region records a modest 2% reduction.

24 Jul 2026

Arunachal Capital Sees Pharmacy Shutdown Over Unqualified Medicine Sales

In Itanagar, the capital of Arunachal Pradesh, authorities shut down a pharmacy after discovering that it was selling medicines without proper qualifications.

24 Jul 2026

Union Minister Jadhav Meets Haryana Governor to Discuss AYUSH Expansion

Union Health Minister Jadhav met the Governor of Haryana to outline plans for expanding AYUSH services across the state.

24 Jul 2026

MP Hospital Under Fire

A viral video has raised questions about the treatment facilities at a hospital in Madhya Pradesh. The video shows a minor being treated with mineral water through a gastric tube.

24 Jul 2026

IMA Expert Urges Heart Patients to Wear Masks as Andhra Pradesh Reports 32 COVID-19 Cases

An Indian Medical Association expert has advised individuals with heart conditions to wear masks to reduce COVID‑19 risk, as Andhra Pradesh records 32 new cases.

24 Jul 2026

Former Telangana DPH Calls for Enhanced COVID-19 Surveillance as Andhra Pradesh Cases Rise

The former Director of Public Health in Telangana has urged authorities to intensify COVID‑19 surveillance after a surge in cases reported in Andhra Pradesh.

24 Jul 2026

NMC Moves to Online-Only Complaints, Discontinues Paper and Email Submissions

The National Medical Commission has announced that all complaints and appeals by doctors will now be filed exclusively through its online portal, ending the use of email and paper forms.

24 Jul 2026