Health

22 Die in Gujarat as Chandipura Virus Outbreak Intensifies

The Chandipura virus outbreak in Gujarat has claimed 22 lives, authorities report.

06 Aug 2026

AP Reports 78,282 New Cancer Cases

Andhra Pradesh has recorded a significant number of new cancer cases. The state reported 78,282 new cancer cases, highlighting the growing concern of cancer in the region.

06 Aug 2026

Gujarat Bans Unauthorised Dairy Products

The Gujarat government has banned unauthorised analogue dairy products due to public health concerns. This move aims to protect consumers from potential health risks.

06 Aug 2026

Uttar Pradesh Air Quality Deteriorates

The air quality index in Uttar Pradesh has increased, indicating a rise in pollution levels. Real-time updates are being monitored to assess the situation.

06 Aug 2026

Ceiling Collapses at Churu Hospital

A woman was injured when the ceiling plaster collapsed at a hospital in Churu. The incident occurred despite a warning being issued to the PWD a day earlier.

06 Aug 2026

Maharashtra Doctors Persist in Strike After Talks Fail to Secure Action

Doctors across Maharashtra have resumed their strike after negotiations with the state government failed to guarantee concrete measures to address their demands.

06 Aug 2026

Bihar Cabinet Approves PPP Model for 16 Medical Colleges and Hospitals

The Bihar government has green‑lit a public‑private partnership scheme to operate 16 medical colleges and hospitals, aiming to boost healthcare infrastructure across the state.

06 Aug 2026

Maharashtra FDA Launches Awareness Drive

The Maharashtra FDA has launched a consumer awareness drive after banning analogue paneer. The drive aims to educate consumers about the dangers of analogue paneer.

06 Aug 2026

Haryana Birth Sex Ratio Falls Below 900 in 11 Districts in H1 2026

Data from the state health department shows that in the first half of 2026, the sex ratio at birth in 11 districts of Haryana dropped below 900 girls per 1000 boys.

06 Aug 2026

Haryana Sees 11% Rise in Cancer Cases Over Five Years, Report Finds

Data released by the state health department shows a 11% increase in cancer diagnoses in Haryana between 2019 and 2024.

06 Aug 2026

Mokama Hospital Turns Hazardous

The Mokama Referral Hospital in Bihar is facing serious concerns over its dilapidated building, with incidents of ceiling and roof plaster falling on patients and healthcare workers. The hospital's condition has raised questions about the safety of those being treated and working there.

06 Aug 2026

Sedative Injection Sold Openly

A sedative injection that can stop breathing in 4 minutes is being sold openly, a reporter's investigation reveals. The injection's easy access raises serious health concerns.

06 Aug 2026