Health

Bihar Hospital Refers Patient After Plaster Replaced with Cloth, Sparks Official Action

A recent incident in Bihar where a patient was sent to another facility after a plaster was replaced with a cloth has prompted a response from health authorities, though similar cases continue to appear.

07 Sep 2026

Deputy CM Rajendra Shukla Visits Sagar Hospital After Poisonous Liquor Tragedy in Bundi

Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Rajendra Shukla inspected the BMC hospital in Sagar, met victims of the illegal liquor poisoning from Bundi and warned that negligence will not be tolerated.

07 Sep 2026

CDSCO finds all 199 drug samples substandard, one counterfeit, raising efficacy concerns

In a recent quality check, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization reported that none of the 199 medicine samples met standards, with one confirmed counterfeit, prompting doubts over drug effectiveness.

07 Sep 2026

Health Officer Reappointed as CGMT After Two Firms Blacklisted for Procurement Fraud in MP

Two firms were blacklisted by the Madhya Pradesh health department for submitting fake documents and supplying substandard quality items in procurement tenders. The officer held responsible for the irregularities has been appointed as CGMT for the third time.

07 Sep 2026

Meghalaya Sees 56% Fall in Maternal Deaths, From Inevitable to Preventable

Meghalaya has recorded a 56% reduction in maternal deaths, turning what was once considered inevitable into a preventable health outcome. The decline highlights the impact of focused maternal health initiatives across the state.

07 Sep 2026

Maharashtra FDA chief issues notices to over 12,000 entities in four months

Maharashtra food‑safety chief Tukaram Mundhe said his focus is enforcement, not popularity, after the department served notices to 12,083 businesses in just four months.

07 Sep 2026

Ten dead, many hospitalized after illicit liquor poisoning in Sagar, MP

At least ten people have died and several others fallen ill after consuming illicit liquor in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, officials said.

07 Sep 2026

Ameya Foundation conducts health camp in Mohali, screens 571 patients

The Ameya Foundation organized a health camp in Mohali, Punjab, where 571 people received medical examinations.

07 Sep 2026

Woman Says 'Bye Bye, Papa' Before Leaping into Chenab River in Suicide

A woman was reported to have jumped into the Chenab River, uttering 'Bye bye, Papa' as her final words before ending her life.

07 Sep 2026

National Nutrition Week Celebrated in Mohali, Emphasizing Malnutrition and Anemia

Mohali observed National Nutrition Week with a focus on combating malnutrition and anemia.

07 Sep 2026

Assam's Maternal Mortality Ratio Drops Below National Average, Says VP CP Radhakrishnan

The state’s maternal mortality ratio has fallen to a level lower than the national average, according to Vice President CP Radhakrishnan.

07 Sep 2026

10 dead, dozens hospitalized after illicit liquor poisoning in Sagar, MP

Ten people died and several others fell ill after consuming illicit liquor in Sagar, Madhya Pradesh, officials said.

06 Sep 2026