Health

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

Telangana Youths Save 9 Lives

Families of two brain-dead youths in Telangana have donated organs to save nine lives. The selfless act has brought new hope to patients awaiting transplants.

06 Aug 2026

Chandipura Virus Hits Gujarat, Rajasthan

The Centre has taken steps to contain the Chandipura virus outbreak in Gujarat and Rajasthan. The virus poses a critical public health threat in these states.

06 Aug 2026

Crop Care Federation Reports India’s Cancer Burden Significantly Below Global Average

The Crop Care Federation has stated that India’s cancer burden is far below the global average, according to a report on indianchemicalnews.com.

06 Aug 2026

Gujarat Bans Analogue Paneer

Gujarat has banned the sale of analogue paneer, citing health concerns. The state's Health Minister deemed it unfit for consumption.

06 Aug 2026

MP Faces Shortage Of Specialist Doctors

Over half of the specialist doctor positions in Madhya Pradesh's government hospitals are vacant, affecting patient care. The shortage includes gynecologists and pediatricians.

06 Aug 2026

Maharashtra Bans Artificial Cheese

Maharashtra has banned the manufacture and sale of artificial cheese, with strict action against those passing it off as dairy paneer. The state aims to protect consumers and dairy farmers.

06 Aug 2026