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Max Healthcare ramps up bed capacity, targets aspirational India and medical tourism growth

April 17, 2026

 Max Healthcare Institute is significantly expanding its hospital capacity as part of a long-term strategy aimed at serving I...

Siemens Healthineers explores partnership with Karnataka for life sciences and healthtech Centres of Excellence: Priyank Kharge

April 17, 2026

German medical technology company Siemens Healthineers is in discussions with the Karnataka government to collaborate on setting u...

Bengaluru Ayurveda Research Institute Achieves International ISO Accreditation for Advanced Lab Services

April 13, 2026

The Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI) in Bengaluru has achieved a major milestone by receiving ISO 15189:2022 accreditati...

Harnessing microRNAs for Earlier Diagnosis and Improved Treatment of PCOS and Endometriosis

April 6, 2026

 Recent advances in reproductive health research are highlighting the powerful role of microRNAs (miRNAs) in transforming how...

New ‘Cicada’ COVID Variant Shows Higher Infection Rates Among Children: What Experts Say

April 3, 2026

 🔍 What is the “Cicada” variant?The “Cicada” variant (scientific name: BA.3.2) is a subvariant of the Omicron stra...

Top US Public Hospital CEO Signals Shift to AI: Radiologists May Be Replaced in Key Roles

April 2, 2026

 A major debate has erupted in the healthcare industry after the CEO of the United States’ largest public hospital system s...

Central Government Health Scheme Sets April 30 Deadline: Hospitals Must Comply or Face Removal from Panel

April 2, 2026

The Central Government Health Scheme has issued a strict directive to all empanelled hospitals, setting April 30 as the final dead...

“American Heart Association Recommends Plant-Based Proteins and Low-Fat Dairy for Better Heart Health”

April 1, 2026

The American Heart Association (AHA) has released updated dietary guidelines in 2026, encouraging people to shift toward plant-bas...

Health Authorities Alert Public to Leptospirosis Threat Following Hawaii Flooding

April 1, 2026

 Health authorities in Hawaii have issued a warning about an increased risk of Leptospirosis, a bacterial infection, followin...

Medicaid Funding Cuts Put Hundreds of Hospitals at Risk, Report Warns

March 31, 2026

 A new report highlights that proposed cuts to Medicaid funding in the United States could seriously threaten hospitals—esp...

Central obesity poses higher health risk than overall body weight, says Jitendra Singh

March 31, 2026

 Union Minister Jitendra Singh has highlighted that excess abdominal fat (central obesity) is a more serious health risk than...

March 31, 2026

 A newly identified COVID-19 lineage, officially known as BA.3.2 and informally nicknamed “Cicada,” is drawing attention ...

Star Health Insurance Settles Over ₹3,300 Crore in Claims Across Telangana & Andhra Pradesh in Last 5 Years

March 30, 2026

 Star Health Insurance — one of India’s largest standalone health insurance companies — has settled health insurance cl...

DCDC Health Secures ₹82 Crore from British International Investment to Expand Dialysis Care Across India

March 30, 2026

 DCDC Health Services Pvt Ltd — a major operator of dialysis clinics in India under its brand DCDC Kidney Care — has rais...

Dr. Bharati Kulkarni Assumes Charge as Director of ICMR–National Institute of Nutrition in Telangana

March 28, 2026

 In a significant development for public health and nutrition research, Dr Bharati Kulkarni has taken charge as the new Direc...

Telangana Launches Free HPV Vaccination Campaign for Girls to Prevent Cervical Cancer

March 28, 2026

 The government of Telangana has introduced a free vaccination drive against HPV (Human Papillomavirus) for girls, aiming to ...

India Records 24,700 Maternal Deaths in 2023, Highlights Ongoing Challenges in Maternal Healthcare: Global Analysis

March 28, 2026

 A recent global analysis has revealed that India reported approximately 24,700 maternal deaths in 2023, underscoring persist...

“WHO Introduces New Rapid Diagnostic Tools to Fast‑Track Global Efforts to End Tuberculosis”

March 27, 2026

 On World TB Day 2026 (24 March 2026), the World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled important new guidance urging countri...

“Emerging ‘Cicada’ COVID‑19 Variant BA.3.2 in the U.S.: What You Need to Know About Spread, Symptoms, and Risks”

March 27, 2026

 🦠 What is the BA.3.2 (“Cicada”) COVID‑19 Variant?The BA.3.2 variant — nicknamed “Cicada” — is a newly detec...

Medanta to Build 400‑Bed Multi‑Specialty Hospital in Varanasi with ₹550 Crore Investment

March 26, 2026

 Medanta has announced plans to develop a state‑of‑the‑art 400‑bed multi‑specialty hospital in Varanasi, marking a ...

India’s First Major Psychiatric Disorders Data Repository “CALM‑Brain” Launched in Bengaluru

March 26, 2026

 In a major development for mental health research in India, the CALM‑Brain — the country’s first comprehensive digital...

India Initiates Clinical Study Combining Ayurveda with Modern Treatment for Tuberculosis

March 25, 2026

India has launched a groundbreaking clinical study aimed at integrating traditional Ayurveda with modern medical treatments to com...

J.P. Nadda Launches Next Phase of Intensified 100-Day ‘TB Mukt Bharat’ Campaign

March 25, 2026

Jagat Prakash Nadda has launched the next phase of the intensified 100-day TB Mukt Bharat Campaign, reinforcing the government’s...

unequal distribution of healthcare

March 24, 2026

 Heart disease continues to be one of the leading causes of death in India, claiming nearly 28.6 lakh lives every year. Despi...

Global Report: 3 of the World’s Top 4 Most Polluted Cities Are in India

March 24, 2026

 A recent global air quality report has raised serious concerns for India, revealing that three of the world’s four most po...