Centre Directs States and UTs to Ensure Transparent Display of Hospital Charges, Aims to...
New Delhi: HL October 12, 2026
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has urged all States and Union Territories to ensure the prominent display of rates for healthcare services and facilities...
Union Health Ministry Proposes Tighter Restrictions on Prescription Drug Advertising
New Delhi : HL October 09, 2026
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed stricter regulations on the advertising of prescription medicines by expanding existing restrictions to cover retail chemists, wholesale drug...
eSanjeevani Crosses 50 Crore Teleconsultations, Expanding Digital Healthcare Access Across India
New Delhi : HL October 6, 2026
India’s national telemedicine platform eSanjeevani has crossed the landmark of 50 crore (500 million) teleconsultations, marking a major milestone in the country’s digital healthcare journey and highlighting the...
Fatty Liver Affects 39% of Indian Adults, Experts Warn at World Gastroenterology Congress 2026
New Delhi: HL October 01, 2026
Fatty liver disease is emerging as a significant public health concern in India, with estimates suggesting that approximately 39% of adults may be affected by the condition. The issue...
Tukaram Mundhe’s Hard-Hitting Message to Pan Masala Stars: “Let Them Eat It, Let Their...
Mumbai: HL October 01, 2026
Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe has stepped up his criticism of celebrity endorsements linked to pan masala and gutka, saying that fame cannot place anyone...
Ayush Sector Emerges as Fast-Growing Service Economy, Reaches $36.92 Billion
New Delhi: HL September 30, 2026
India’s Ayush services sector is emerging as a major contributor to the country’s healthcare, wellness and services economy, with its economic value estimated at US$36.92 billion in FY2024-25, according...
“Genocide-Level Pricing” of Cancer Drugs? Supreme Court Questions 10-Fold Mark-Up
New Delhi: HL September 30, 2026
The Supreme Court has raised serious questions over the large gap between the maximum retail price (MRP) of life-saving medicines and the prices at which hospitals and private healthcare...
24-Week Ashwagandha Clinical Trial Finds No Evidence of Liver or Kidney Injury in 1,200...
New Delhi: HL September 28, 2026
A large multicentre clinical trial examining the safety of a standardised Ashwagandha root extract over 24 weeks has found no evidence of treatment-related liver or kidney injury among the...
AIIMS New Delhi Celebrates 71st Foundation Day, Anupriya Patel Calls for Greater Leadership in...
New Delhi: HL September 25, 2026
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, celebrated its 71st Foundation Day on Friday, marking more than seven decades of contributions to medical education, patient care,...
India Highlights Universal Health Coverage, Hepatitis Elimination and Sickle Cell Care at UNGA81
New Delhi: HL September 24, 2026
India reaffirmed its commitment to universal, affordable and people-centred healthcare at the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA81) in New York, highlighting the country’s progress in universal health coverage,...
