HEALTH AND MEDICINE

Mumbai, June 24 (IANS) In a major move to help citizens easily identify genuine, registered medical practitioners, Medical Education Minister Hasan Mushrif announced in the State Legislative Assembly on Wednesday…

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) The Supreme Court has enhanced compensation payable to a Tamil Nadu mason who lost his right leg in a road accident, holding that courts must…

New Delhi, June 24 (IANS) India can significantly strengthen its position in the global pharmaceutical industry by moving beyond volume-led exports and focusing on higher-value products such as biosimilars, speciality…

Guwahati, June 24 (IANS) Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday highlighted the state government's efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and medical education, asserting that the transformation underway is…

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) In a move to standardise post-graduate medical education, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has decided to phase out post-graduate diploma medical courses from next year,…

Jaipur, June 22 (IANS) A high-level inquiry has been ordered after the health of eight women deteriorated following Caesarean deliveries at Paota District Hospital in Jodhpur, triggering concerns over healthcare…

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) India has seen significant improvements in maternal and child health, nutrition and financial protection, a new report has said, citing data from the National Family…

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) Malnutrition is costing Pakistan an estimated $17 billion annually through lost productivity, higher healthcare expenditure, poor educational outcomes and premature deaths, highlighting a growing public…

New Delhi, June 22 (IANS) The postponement of the India‑Africa Forum Summit IV -- originally scheduled for 28–31 May here -- over “emerging public health situation" from Bundibugyo Ebola outbreaks…

Thiruvananthapuram, June 22 (IANS) A debate in Kerala’s Assembly on Monday over the spread of infectious diseases quickly turned into a high-voltage political clash between two prominent political heirs, with…