Health

IMA Maharashtra Declares 24-Hour Statewide Strike Over Thane Hospital Assault

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) Maharashtra chapter has announced a 24‑hour strike across the state on July 20, demanding accountability after an assault incident at a Thane hospital.

19 Jul 2026

Maharashtra to Build International‑Standard Cancer Care and Research Facilities

The Maharashtra government has announced plans to establish world‑class cancer treatment and research centres across the state, aiming to improve patient outcomes and foster medical research.

19 Jul 2026

Adi Herbal Queen Yanung Jamoh Lego Preserves Arunachal's Traditional Healing

Yanung Jamoh Lego, an Adi herbalist from Arunachal Pradesh, continues to practice and teach traditional healing techniques, ensuring the survival of indigenous medicinal knowledge.

19 Jul 2026

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Launches 45 New Ayushman Arogya Mandirs

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta inaugurated 45 new Ayushman Arogya Mandirs across the capital, expanding the government’s health outreach network.

19 Jul 2026

Silchar Medical College: 11-Month-Old Infant Dies, Parents Protest Negligence

An 11‑month‑old baby died at Silchar Medical College, leading parents to allege negligence and stage a protest.

19 Jul 2026

Gujarat Man's Organ Donation Saves Lives

A brain-dead man from Gujarat has given a new lease of life to three people through his organ donation. This selfless act has brought hope to the recipients and their families.

19 Jul 2026

Telangana on Alert as Andhra Pradesh Covid Deaths Surge

Health officials in Telangana have raised the alert level after a spike in COVID-19 deaths reported in neighboring Andhra Pradesh, urging increased vigilance across the state.

19 Jul 2026

Odisha Dentist Ordered to Pay Rs 1 Lakh Compensation for Dental Bridge Negligence

A dentist in Odisha has been directed to pay Rs 1 lakh in compensation after a court found him negligent in a dental bridge procedure.

19 Jul 2026

Omicron RF.5 Variant Detected in Four COVID Samples in Andhra Pradesh

Health officials in Andhra Pradesh have identified the Omicron RF.5 subvariant in four COVID-19 samples, raising questions about its spread and impact.

19 Jul 2026

Five Mothers Admitted to ICU After C-Sections at Jodhpur Government Hospital

Five new mothers were transferred to the intensive care unit following cesarean sections at a government hospital in Jodhpur, raising concerns about maternal safety.

19 Jul 2026

Pune Tops Unhygienic Food Complaints

Pune has recorded the highest number of unhygienic food complaints across Maharashtra. The city's food establishments have been under scrutiny for their poor hygiene standards.

19 Jul 2026

GMC Super Specialty OPD Introduces Single Queue

The GMC super specialty OPD has introduced a new system where patients can meet doctors by standing in a single queue, eliminating the need for tokens. This move aims to streamline the process and reduce waiting times.

19 Jul 2026