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In a major development, the local administration in Palghar has issued its alert for Congo fever after four such cases of CCHF (Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever) were reported in neighboring districts falling under the State of Gujarat. The virus is feared to have spread to human beings from animals. The district administration has cautioned state […]

In the latest developments at NMC Health, group medical director Dr. CR Shetty, the wife of the UAE-based healthcare company’s founder BR Shetty, has resigned from her position. She was the first medical doctor at the group, having joined in the year 1975 when the very first medical center opened. Dr. Shetty rose through the […]

On India’s 74th Independence Day, the country witnessed a radical shift in the healthcare system in India. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the National Digital Health Mission that is based on the National Digital Health Blueprint. The blueprint was prepared by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. It was to bring […]

Several global media channels and portals have been misrepresenting India’s fight against COVID-19 in a poor light. However, post the imposition of the nationwide lockdown, testing has gone up by a whopping 24 times while the growth in new positive cases has been 16 times as per Central Government figures. The government has been able […]

The National Medical Commission, the new regulator for medical education in India, will be assuming charge from 25th September 2020. The corrupted beleaguered Medical Council of India (MCI), which is 87 years old, has been dissolved by the Central Government. Thursday night (24th September) saw the Central Government notified the National Medical Commission which will […]

Indian Parliament passes path-breaking health sector bills Multiple crucial health and safety bills have been passed by the Union Parliament which has major implications for the medical sector. Three labor code bills have been passed including the Industrial Relations Code, 2020, and the Code on Social Security, 2020 along with the much talked about Occupational […]

NHA and CAHO have joined forces with NGOs and Generation India Foundation for qualifying nursing professionals on COVID-19, honoring the joint statement. Through this confederation, the National Health Authority (NHA) and Consortium of Accredited Healthcare Organizations (CAHO) are assisting an online indoctrination initiative, aimed for train nursing staff, owing to handling of COVID-19 patients. This […]

A nurse at Mayo hospital, Nagpur, named Sudarshana Thorat who worked in the Covid-19 ward saving lives of critical patients was shook to her core when she found her husband Pravin dead due to the malfunction of ventilators as a result of a power cut. Sudarshana, her two children of age 12 and 2 and […]

DUBLIN, Sept. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Medtronic plc (NYSE: MDT), the global leader in medical technology announced new data from the landmark WRAP-IT study, showing the TYRX™ Absorbable Antibacterial Envelope (TYRX Envelope) is cost effective for patients at increased risk of infections who receive cardiac implantable electronic devices (CIEDs). The analysis, newly published in Circulation: Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology, demonstrates the envelope’s […]

This occurrence bedevilled Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya Hospital on Thursday night around 9 pm. The nurse was held hostage and released after three hours once the police arrived at the scene. A premature infant dies because of a shortage of ventilator at a government hospital in Malviya Nagar of Delhi. After the demise of the […]

The World Health Organization (WHO) is calling on governments and health care leaders to address persistent threats to the health and safety of health workers and patients. “The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded all of us of the vital role health workers play to relieve suffering and save lives,” said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. […]

A tattletale put forward a complaint sparked calls for a thorough inquiry after it was claimed that Indian-native gynecologist, Dr. Mahendra Amin conducted mass hysterectomy on immigrants lacking their in-depth consent or understanding at Georgia State Private Detention Centre. Dr. Amin’s lawyer Mr. Scott Grubman denies all the allegations on the doctor with all […]