Health

NHRC Seeks Detailed Report on Snakebite Incident at Jharkhand Residential School

The National Human Rights Commission has requested a comprehensive report on a snakebite case that occurred at a residential school in Jharkhand, following concerns over safety and care.

18 Jul 2026

Patient on Oxygen Dies Amid Power Cut in Kerala Hospital

A patient receiving oxygen therapy died when a power outage struck a Kerala hospital, raising concerns over emergency power provisions.

18 Jul 2026

New 'Cicada' COVID Variant May Be Driving Rising Cases in Andhra Pradesh

Health officials warn that the 'Cicada' sub‑variant, a descendant of Omicron, could be contributing to a surge in COVID‑19 cases across Andhra Pradesh.

18 Jul 2026

Gujarat Intensifies Anti-Mosquito Drive

Gujarat has intensified its anti-mosquito drive, testing over 94 lakh blood samples. The state aims to control mosquito-borne diseases.

18 Jul 2026

Rajasthan Suspends 51 Hospitals

The Rajasthan government has suspended 51 hospitals due to irregularities in the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme. This move aims to ensure transparency and accountability in healthcare services.

18 Jul 2026

Woman Faints Over Lizard in Amla

A woman in Madhya Pradesh fainted after discovering a dead lizard in her amla preserve and was hospitalized. The incident has raised concerns about food safety.

18 Jul 2026

Maharashtra Sets Up Euthanasia Boards

Maharashtra has established passive euthanasia boards for private hospitals. This move aims to provide a systematic approach to end-of-life care.

18 Jul 2026

Jodhpur Hospital Blunder

A pregnant woman's life is at risk after being transfused with the wrong blood group at a Jodhpur hospital. The incident has led to kidney failure.

18 Jul 2026

Himachal: Advanced Medical Care Hub

Himachal Pradesh is emerging as a hub for advanced medical care. The state is making significant strides in the healthcare sector.

18 Jul 2026

Doctors Save Crash Victim on MP Highway

A group of doctors on holiday saved a crash victim's life by performing CPR on a highway in Madhya Pradesh. The incident highlights the importance of timely medical intervention.

18 Jul 2026

India's Obesity Divide

New data reveals a striking difference in obesity rates between South and North India. The data suggests that South India may have a higher prevalence of overweight individuals.

17 Jul 2026

Andhra Pradesh Battles Covid

Andhra Pradesh is witnessing a resurgence of Covid cases, with 4 deaths reported in the past 3 weeks. The state is taking measures to combat the spread of the virus.

17 Jul 2026