Health

Maharashtra FDA Cracks Down On Blinkit, Amazon

The Maharashtra FDA has conducted a crackdown on Blinkit and Amazon, seizing expired food and oil worth Rs 1.54 Cr. Cockroaches were also found at the premises.

11 Aug 2026

Rajasthan to Test Milk Quality

Rajasthan will launch a special campaign to check the quality of milk. Samples will be tested for pesticides and chemical residues. 810 samples have already been collected.

11 Aug 2026

Kota: 4 Women Fall Ill After Injection

Four women's condition deteriorated after receiving an antibiotic injection at a hospital in Kota. Two of them were admitted to the ICU.

11 Aug 2026

Punjab Doctor Shares Patient’s Wild Excuse After Being Asked to Pay Consultation Fee

A doctor in Punjab revealed a patient’s bizarre excuse after the patient was asked to pay a consultation fee.

11 Aug 2026

Karnataka Launches 1-Year Menopause Fellowship for Specialists

The Karnataka government has announced a 1‑year fellowship aimed at training specialists in menopause care.

11 Aug 2026

India's Out-of-Pocket Health Expenditure Climbs 28.4% Over Five Years

A recent Moneycontrol report shows that Indians' out-of-pocket spending on healthcare has surged by 28.4% in the last five years, with states like Kerala, West Bengal and Andhra Pradesh among the highest contributors.

11 Aug 2026

Karnataka Launches 1-Year Fellowship to Train Menopause Specialists

The Karnataka government has announced a one‑year fellowship aimed at developing a cadre of specialists in menopause care. The initiative seeks to address the growing need for trained professionals in women's health.

11 Aug 2026

Karnataka Launches Pre-Marital Counselling

The Karnataka government has launched pre-marital counselling at 178 Santwana Kendras across the state. This initiative aims to provide guidance to couples before marriage.

11 Aug 2026

Central NHA Team Reviews Ayushman Bharat Rollout at Agartala Civil Hospital

A National Health Authority team visited Agartala Civil Hospital to assess the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat scheme, focusing on service delivery and compliance with national standards.

11 Aug 2026

Mental Health Awareness Workshop Conducted in City

A workshop aimed at raising awareness about mental health was held in an unnamed city, bringing together professionals and community members.

11 Aug 2026

Gujarat Hit By Chandipura Virus

Gujarat reports 225 suspected cases of Chandipura virus with 25 confirmed deaths. The state is grappling with the outbreak of this deadly virus.

11 Aug 2026

Rajasthan HC Orders Reimbursement of COVID-19 Medical Bills from Unrecognized Hospitals

The Rajasthan High Court has directed that patients who incurred medical expenses during the COVID-19 pandemic at hospitals not recognized by the state must be reimbursed.

11 Aug 2026