Health
Nagaland On High Alert
Nagaland has issued a health alert after a suspected case of meningococcal disease. The state is taking precautions to prevent the spread of the disease.
05 Aug 2026
Himachal Pradesh Launches Health Insurance
Himachal Pradesh is set to launch a health insurance scheme covering 10 lakh families. The initiative aims to provide financial protection to families against medical expenses.
05 Aug 2026
Himachal Launches ₹10 Lakh Health Scheme
Himachal Pradesh to introduce a new health insurance scheme with ₹10 lakh coverage, as announced by Chief Minister Sukhu. The scheme aims to provide comprehensive health coverage to the state's residents.
05 Aug 2026
Punjab Lacks Mechanism to Control Private Hospital Charges Six Years After Clinical Establishments Law
Despite the 2018 Clinical Establishments Act, Punjab still has no system to regulate private hospital charges, leaving patients exposed to high costs.
05 Aug 2026
Fetal Death in Jalandhar Private Hospital Sparks Negligence Allegations
A fetus died in a private hospital in Jalandhar, prompting a public outcry and accusations of medical negligence against the attending doctor.
05 Aug 2026
Centre Green‑Lights Rs 100 Crore Yoga & Naturopathy Institute Near Guntur
The Indian government has approved a ₹100 crore investment to establish a Yoga and Naturopathy research institute near Guntur in Andhra Pradesh.
05 Aug 2026
Maharashtra Doctors Announce Statewide Strike Over Homeopathy Registration Dispute
Doctors across Maharashtra have called for a statewide strike to protest a dispute over the registration of homeopathy practitioners.
05 Aug 2026
Maharashtra Doctors On Strike
Doctors in Maharashtra have gone on strike, shutting down OPDs while emergency services remain operational. The strike is currently underway across the state.
05 Aug 2026
Bihar PHC Exposes Healthcare Lapse
A Primary Health Centre in Bihar's Ranabiigha has raised concerns over healthcare services just 10 days after its inauguration. Medicines were found discarded, and OPD and emergency services were non-functional.
05 Aug 2026
Pithampur Workers Fall Ill
Over 30 workers at a private company in Pithampur fell ill after allegedly consuming contaminated food. The workers claimed that the bhindi curry they ate contained the toxic kanjhaura plant.
05 Aug 2026
Delhi: Waterlogging at Safdarjung Hospital
Heavy rain in the morning caused waterlogging at Safdarjung Hospital, causing inconvenience to patients. The hospital's premises were flooded, affecting the daily operations.
05 Aug 2026
Maharashtra Doctors On Strike
Resident doctors in Maharashtra have begun an indefinite strike over a homoeopathy registration issue. The strike is expected to impact healthcare services in the state.
05 Aug 2026