Seven Essential Trays Mandated in Govt, Municipal Hospital Delivery Rooms
In an effort to reduce maternal and infant mortality rates, the Health Department has mandated that all delivery rooms in…
Over 2 Lakh Samples Fail Tests in 5 Years, 35,000 Found Unsafe: FSSAI
The crackdown on adulterated food items is intensifying across India, with growing concerns over the use of harmful chemicals in…
New COVID-19 Variants Fuel Case Surge in India — Experts Urge Vigilance
India reported over 1,000 active COVID-19 cases on Monday, May 26, 2025, with 752 recent cases. The number of active…
311 Dengue Cases Reported in Mumbai Since January; Over 2 Lakh Breeding Sites Found
As the monsoon sets in, the number of dengue cases, like other seasonal illnesses, begins to rise. Dengue is a…
COVID-19 Cases Rise in Thane, Special 40-Bed Ward Set Up at Civil Hospital
As several countries around the world witness a surge in COVID-19 cases due to new variants, India has also ramped…
New Hope for Blood Cancer Patients: Indigenous Gene Therapy Cures in Just 9 Days
India has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in the treatment of blood cancer. Indian scientists and doctors have developed an indigenous…
COVID Makes a Comeback in India; Health Ministry on Alert, Experts Urge Awareness, Not Panic
India has reported a mild resurgence of COVID-19 cases, prompting the Union Health Ministry to issue an alert and convene…
Why Two COVID-Positive Deaths Not Caused by COVID-19 in Mumbai, Know Here
Mumbai: The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has issued a public advisory following the deaths of two COVID-positive patients at King…
World Hypertension Day: Stressed Mumbaikars On Higher Risk
Hypertension, commonly known as high blood pressure, is often referred to as a “silent killer” due to its asymptomatic nature…
South Korean Study Links Overwork to Mental Health Decline and Brain Changes
A new study by South Korean researchers has found that immersing oneself deeply in work, though often praised by bosses…
63% Residents in Mumbai Sleep Less Than 6 Hours, Reveals Survey
A good night’s sleep is often considered the best medicine—but for Mumbaikars, this essential remedy remains elusive. A recent survey…
Asthma Cases Double in a Year; Air Pollution Major Cause
Asthma Cases Double in a Year
Chikungunya Cases Surge in Maharashtra; Malaria and Dengue Under Control, Zero Deaths Reported
Even before the monsoon, Maharashtra is witnessing a sharp rise in chikungunya cases—from 473 in 2024 to 658 this year—despite…
Increasing Private Sector Involvement in TB Registration: 49% of Cases in the State Reported by Private Hospitals
In a significant shift towards greater private sector involvement in public health, the registration of tuberculosis (TB) cases by private…
BMC to Launch HMIS-2 in Dispensaries from May 2, Aims to Digitise and Streamline Healthcare Delivery
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is all set to roll out the advanced Hospital Management Information System (HMIS-2) across all…
Study Finds Ways to Reduce the Risk of Cancer Recurrence
A global study involving 8,438 patients with colorectal cancer linked to Lynch Syndrome has identified strategies that could significantly reduce…
Cancer treatment a top priority; Rs 3,000 crore allocated in the last eight years: Union Health Minister
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Sunday said that fighting cancer is a top-priority area for policymakers, and Rs 3,000…
Historic Limb Transplant Surgery at KEM Hospital Gives New Life to 22-Year-Old
Mumbai: In a groundbreaking medical achievement, KEM Hospital’s Department of Plastic Surgery has completed a shoulder-level transplant of the right…
BMC Set to Relaunch Aapli Chikitsa Programme, Offering Diagnostic Tests at Subsidized Rates
The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) is set to relaunch its Aapli Chikitsa programme after a gap of four months, which…
Younger Generation Prefers Disease-Specific Health Insurance, Especially for Diabetes
A new trend is emerging in the health insurance segment: the younger generation and mid-career professionals are increasingly opting for…