Drone-Based TB Sample Transport Slashes Diagnosis Delays and Costs: ICMR
New Delhi: HL July 16, 2026
Drone technology could play a transformative role in India's fight against tuberculosis by making diagnostic services faster, more affordable and accessible in remote regions, according to a new study...
NMC Approves 9,911 New MBBS Seats; Total Capacity Crosses 1.36 Lakh
New Delhi: HL July 16, 2026
In a significant boost to medical education, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has approved 9,911 additional MBBS seats for the 2026-27 academic session, taking the country's total approved undergraduate...
‘Can’t Understand Why’: Rajasthan Health Minister Faces Heat Over 18 Maternal Deaths
Jaipur: HL July 14, 2026
A series of maternal deaths in Rajasthan's government hospitals has sparked widespread concern over the state's maternal healthcare system, with investigations still underway to determine the reasons behind the fatalities.
Since...
COVID-19 Alert: Andhra Pradesh Reports Two Deaths, Tamil Nadu Rules Out New Dangerous Variant
New Delhi: HL July 14, 2026
Health authorities in Andhra Pradesh have intensified surveillance after two COVID-19-related deaths and eight positive cases were reported from Kadapa district. While the development has raised concerns, officials have...
Films and OTT Series Raising Health Awareness: From Mental Health to Cancer, HIV and...
New Delhi : HL July 14, 2026
Indian cinema and OTT platforms have increasingly become powerful tools for spreading awareness about health issues. Over the last decade, filmmakers have moved beyond entertainment to tell stories...
Prolonged Fasting Can Turn Into a Serious Health Risk, Experts Warn Amid Sonam Wangchuk’s...
New Delhi: HL July 13, 2026
As social activist Sonam Wangchuk's prolonged hunger strike continues to draw national attention, health experts are cautioning that extended fasting can pose significant health risks, particularly if it...
Sunita Ahuja Exits Lock Upp 2 Due to Health Issues, Opens Up About Diabetes,...
New Delhi: HL July 12, 2026
Actor Govinda's wife, Sunita Ahuja, has voluntarily exited the reality show Lock Upp 2 after experiencing health complications, including uncontrolled diabetes, anxiety linked to menopause, chest pain, and breathing...
Safdarjung Sports Injury Centre, SAI Sign MoU to Boost Sports Medicine and Athlete Healthcare
New Delhi: HL July 11, 2026
In a major step towards strengthening sports medicine and athlete healthcare in India, the Sports Injury Centre (SIC) at Safdarjung Hospital and the Sports Authority of India (SAI) have...
Medicinal Products with Over 12% Ethyl Alcohol Now Need Licence and Prescription
New Delhi: July 10, 2026
In a move aimed at curbing the misuse of alcohol-based medicinal products, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has amended the Drugs Rules, 1945, bringing stricter regulation to formulations...
Karnataka Launches HIV Awareness Drive to Identify Over 56,000 Undiagnosed Cases
Bengaluru: HL 09 July, 2026
The Karnataka State AIDS Prevention Society (KSAPS) has launched a statewide awareness and screening campaign aimed at improving HIV diagnosis and encouraging more people to get tested. The...
