Health

Meghalaya's HIV Prevalence Double National Average, About 7 New Cases Daily

The state health department reports that HIV infections in Meghalaya are twice the Indian average, with nearly seven new cases identified each day.

16 Sep 2026

Jharkhand to establish six cancer day care and radiation therapy centres under PPP

The Jharkhand government has proposed setting up six cancer day care and radiation therapy centres through a public-private partnership. The initiative aims to improve access to cancer treatment in the state.

16 Sep 2026

Brain-dead daily labourer's organs donated to needy patients in Telangana

A daily wage labourer declared brain-dead in Telangana gave a new lease of life to several patients after his family consented to organ donation.

16 Sep 2026

Meghalaya CM Leads Inaugural State AIDS Council, Announces Five‑Pronged HIV Strategy

The chief minister of Meghalaya chaired the state’s first council on AIDS, unveiling a five‑point plan to strengthen HIV prevention, testing, treatment, care and community outreach.

16 Sep 2026

Mobile health units reach all 93 remote villages in Meghalaya

A mobile healthcare initiative has successfully extended services to all 93 last‑mile villages in Meghalaya, improving access to basic medical care.

16 Sep 2026

Meghalaya's HIV Prevalence Double National Average, About 7 New Cases Daily

Health data shows Meghalaya's HIV infection rate is twice the Indian average, with nearly seven new cases identified each day.

16 Sep 2026

22 New Swine Flu Cases Confirmed in Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand's health department reported 22 fresh H1N1 infections in Dehradun, urging residents to seek medical care and get vaccinated.

16 Sep 2026

Delhi dengue tally tops 400, September sees sharpest rise this year

The Delhi health department reported that dengue infections have risen above 400, marking September as the month with the highest increase so far in 2024.

16 Sep 2026

Assam to Open Government Rehab Centres in All Districts to Combat Drug Addiction

The Assam government announced plans to establish rehabilitation centres in every district to curb drug addiction across the state.

16 Sep 2026

Kerala High Court permits widow to use frozen IVF embryos of late husband

The Kerala High Court ruled that a widow can proceed with in‑vitro fertilisation using embryos stored before her husband's death.

16 Sep 2026

31 Children Die in Balaghat, Madhya Pradesh – Facts and Open Questions

Thirty‑one children have died in Balaghat district of Madhya Pradesh, prompting officials to seek answers on the cause.

16 Sep 2026

Migrant couple from Madhya Pradesh die of suspected food poisoning in Peddapalli, Telangana

A migrant labour couple from Madhya Pradesh died in Peddapalli, Telangana, after allegedly consuming contaminated food, with officials suspecting food poisoning.

16 Sep 2026