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Bhopal: AIIMS Bhopal has launched a specialised 10-bed Palliative Care Unit, representing an important advancement in specialised healthcare. The unit is designed to provide comprehensive support to patients with severe illnesses, particularly cancer, focusing on pain management, physical symptom relief, and emotional support. In India, there exists a substantial gap in palliative care provision, with […]
Roorkee: A private hospital in Roorkee, Abhilasha Nursing Home, has installed Emsella system, a cutting-edge, non-invasive medical device, to treat urinary incontinence and strengthen pelvic floor muscles. Dr Chandra Shekhar Grover, head of hospital, said, “There are only about 50 BTL Emsella units installed across India. We are the first in Uttarakhand as well as […]
New Delhi: The term smart hospital often conjures up sci-fi imagery—robotic nurses, AI diagnoses, and error-free systems. But in India’s complex healthcare landscape, the reality is far more layered. As the country steadily embraces digital transformation, the idea of the smart hospital is gaining prominence. Yet beyond buzzwords and sleek technology, what truly defines a […]
Nagpur: Despite chief minister Devendra Fadnavis’ push for eliminating avoidable blindness through mass cataract surgeries, govt hospitals and affiliated institutions in Nagpur district are falling short of their annual targets under this key public health initiative. As per official data for the year 2024–25 (updated till March 2025), govt and govt-affiliated hospitals in Nagpur collectively […]
Mumbai: Apollo Hospitals Enterprises (AHEL), the country’s largest listed healthcare chain, and its subsidiary Apollo HealthCo have decided to demerge their omnichannel pharma and digital health businesses (24×7 telehealth business) into a new entity that garners nearly $2 billion in annual revenues – already a record for India’s fragmented drug-retailing industry. The business will be […]
Gorakhpur: President Droupadi Murmu will on Monday grace the first convocation ceremony of the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Gorakhpur, officials said. The president will award medals to meritorious students from the institute’s first graduating batch and deliver a keynote address to inspire the budding medical professionals. AIIMS-Gorakhpur has fast emerged as […]
Mumbai: P. D. Hinduja Hospital and Medical Research Centre has launched what it calls India’s first Living Will Clinic to support individuals in planning their future medical care. The clinic, held every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., is designed to help people create legally recognised living wills—documents that outline a person’s treatment preferences […]
Indian hospitals are the new goldmine for deep pockets. Besides a rush of investment, a high-intensity consolidation is ongoing in India’s hospital space. As per an ET report based on information from sources, IPO-bound Manipal Health Enterprises is leading the race to acquire Sahyadri Hospitals with a Rs 6,838 crore ($800 million) bid. Global investment […]
New Delhi: IPO-bound Manipal Health Enterprises is leading the race to acquire Sahyadri Hospitals with a Rs 6,838 crore ($800 million) bid, people familiar with the matter said. It is trailed closely by Blackstone, they said. While the sources did not reveal the financial terms of the global investment firm’s offer, the strong interest in […]
Hyderabad: The food poisoning incident at the govt-run Institute of Mental Health (IMH), Erragadda, earlier this month highlighted the condition of psychiatric patients in the state. Although a state mental health authority (SMHA) has been established, mental health experts say that it is yet to completely implement the provisions of the Mental Health Act, 2017, […]
