Health

Jharkhand Deploys Unique 'Toto' Ambulances for Shravani Mela

Jharkhand is set to introduce its first-ever 'Toto' ambulances specifically for the upcoming Shravani Mela, aiming to enhance medical services during the pilgrimage.

02 Jul 2026

Andhra Pradesh Hospitals to Adopt New Performance Evaluation System

The Andhra Pradesh government is set to implement a novel evaluation system for its public hospitals. This initiative aims to enhance the quality of services provided across state-run medical facilities.

02 Jul 2026

Gujarat Sees 34% Decline in New Tuberculosis Cases Since 2015

Gujarat has recorded a significant 34% reduction in new tuberculosis cases since 2015, indicating progress in the state's public health efforts against the disease.

02 Jul 2026

Odisha Doctors' Strike Leaves Over 1 Lakh Bhapur Residents Without Healthcare

A doctors' strike in Bhapur, Odisha, has left approximately 1.15 lakh people without access to essential healthcare services. The strike has led to a significant disruption in medical facilities.

02 Jul 2026

Gujarat's TB Mortality Rate Drops 37%, New Cases Down 34% Since 2015

Gujarat has recorded a significant decline in tuberculosis, with a 37% drop in mortality rates and a 34% reduction in new cases since 2015, according to government data citing central statistics.

02 Jul 2026

Mohali Residents Demand Separate Civil Hospital, Allege Loss of Facilities

Residents of Mohali are advocating for a distinct civil hospital in the city, with a prominent figure, Bedi, stating that essential facilities have been taken away.

02 Jul 2026

Odisha Doctors Strike on National Doctor's Day, Patients Face Hardship

Doctors in Odisha have commenced a strike on National Doctor's Day, leading to significant disruptions in patient care across the state.

02 Jul 2026

Sikkim CM Honours Healthcare Workers on Doctors' Day

Sikkim Chief Minister Prem Singh Tamang extended his greetings and appreciation to healthcare professionals across the state on the occasion of National Doctors' Day.

01 Jul 2026

Gold Price Surge Impacts Ayurveda, Making Immunity Boosters Costlier in Ujjain

Rising gold prices are reportedly affecting traditional Ayurvedic practices in Ujjain, leading to increased costs for immunity-boosting medicines.

01 Jul 2026

Jharkhand on High Alert Following Malaria Deaths

Jharkhand has issued a statewide alert following a surge in malaria-related fatalities. The alert aims to intensify prevention and control measures across the state.

01 Jul 2026

WHO Warns Nicotine Pouches Unsafe Despite No Tobacco Content

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a warning regarding nicotine pouches, stating they are not safe for consumption, even though they do not contain tobacco.

01 Jul 2026

Tamil Nadu's Decades-Old AIIMS-like Facility Dream Stalled

An ambitious plan by Tamil Nadu to establish a healthcare facility on the lines of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) faced significant hurdles, ultimately failing to materialize decades ago.

01 Jul 2026