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Gujarat Government Reviews Statewide Expansion Of Cardiac Care
Gandhinagar, June 3 (IANS) Gujarat's health authorities have reviewed plans to expand specialised cardiac treatment across the state, with the U.N. Mehta Cardiac Institute reporting 8,504 successful heart surgeries and more than 3.94 lakh outpatient consultations during 2025.
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Harvard, South Korean Researchers Launch World's First Virtual AI Hospital
Researchers from Seoul National University Hospital and Harvard Medical School have unveiled the world's first virtual hospital designed to test medical AI in realistic clinical settings.
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Delhi Government Reshuffles Over 40 Staff In Health Procurement Agency
The Delhi government has transferred more than 40 personnel associated with the Central Procurement Agency (CPA) as part of a restructuring exercise aimed at improving efficiency and transparency in the health sector, according to an official statement.
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Government Health Expenditure Rises To 1.43 % Of GDP In Fiscal Year 2022-2023: Health Ministry
Government health expenditure in India has increased to 1.43 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2022–23, which is a steady rise in public investment in the healthcare sector, according to data released by the government on Wednesday.
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Can AI Predict The Next Pandemic? Experts Weigh The Promise And Risks Of AI In Disease Surveillance
Several AI-based systems are already being used to monitor unusual disease patterns, analyse open-source health data and identify possible outbreak signals before official alerts are issued.
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JP Nadda Urges Early Lung Screening, Responsible AI Use In Health Sector
The minister said that India has significantly scaled up modern diagnostics to detect TB and other lung diseases. Molecular testing platforms, digital chest X-ray services, AI-assisted interpretation tools.
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AIIMS Delhi Ceremony: Vice President Highlights Decade Of Health Infrastructure Growth
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday addressed the 51st Annual Convocation of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, and highlighted the expansion of healthcare infrastructure over the last decade to stre
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Explained: How 'Heat Insurance' Can Help 76% Indians Exposed To Risk
As per NDMA, at least 23 states regularly see dangerously high temperatures. This underscores the emerging need for "heat insurance" in India.
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Fortis Nursing Chief Explains How AI And Technology Are Transforming Patient Care
On International Nurses Day, Fortis Escorts Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Ms. Ratna N Rana explains how digital tools, AI systems, EMRs and smart monitoring devices are reshaping nursing care and patient safety in India.
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India Launches Fire Safety Week In Hospitals To Prevent Disasters; See Details, What To Expect
India's Health Ministry has launched a nationwide Fire Safety Week in hospitals to boost preparedness, prevent deadly incidents, and strengthen emergency response systems. Here's why it matters for public health.
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Chandigarh To Jamshedpur, 6 Well-Planned Cities In India You Must Visit
India is home to master-planned urban spaces that reflect order and sustainability. Take a look at six cities that stand out for their smart planning and growth.
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Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav Calls For Deeper Integration Of Ayush With Mainstream Healthcare
Jadhav presided over the valedictory session of the two-day Chintan Shivir-2026, which began here on Thursday, for a national-level brainstorming exercise aimed at strengthening policy, governance and implementation frameworks in the Ayush sector.
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India Gets New Vaccine Tools To Fight Tuberculosis In Adolescents: Not 'A Magic Bullet' But A Good Breakthrough
While the vaccines are products of private sector innovation, their evaluation has been firmly anchored in public science, with a large, independent Phase III clinical trial led, funded and sponsored by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
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India Strengthens Pharmaceutical Sector, Shifts Focus To Innovation-Led Drug Development: Experts
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) While India has built strong foundations in pharmaceuticals, the next phase of growth will require bold investments, deeper ecosystem collaboration, and a shift towards innovation-led development to position the country as
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From Pharmacy Of World To Innovation Hub: PM Modi Bats For India's Pharmaceutical Leap
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India’s pharma sector is moving up from the pharmacy of the world to a hub of innovation.
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Gujarat Government Reviews Statewide Expansion Of Cardiac Care
Gandhinagar, June 3 (IANS) Gujarat's health authorities have reviewed plans to expand specialised cardiac treatment across the state, with the U.N. Mehta Cardiac Institute reporting 8,504 successful heart surgeries and more than 3.94 lakh outpatient consultations during 2025.
-
Harvard, South Korean Researchers Launch World's First Virtual AI Hospital
Researchers from Seoul National University Hospital and Harvard Medical School have unveiled the world's first virtual hospital designed to test medical AI in realistic clinical settings.
-
Delhi Government Reshuffles Over 40 Staff In Health Procurement Agency
The Delhi government has transferred more than 40 personnel associated with the Central Procurement Agency (CPA) as part of a restructuring exercise aimed at improving efficiency and transparency in the health sector, according to an official statement.
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Government Health Expenditure Rises To 1.43 % Of GDP In Fiscal Year 2022-2023: Health Ministry
Government health expenditure in India has increased to 1.43 per cent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2022–23, which is a steady rise in public investment in the healthcare sector, according to data released by the government on Wednesday.
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Can AI Predict The Next Pandemic? Experts Weigh The Promise And Risks Of AI In Disease Surveillance
Several AI-based systems are already being used to monitor unusual disease patterns, analyse open-source health data and identify possible outbreak signals before official alerts are issued.
-
JP Nadda Urges Early Lung Screening, Responsible AI Use In Health Sector
The minister said that India has significantly scaled up modern diagnostics to detect TB and other lung diseases. Molecular testing platforms, digital chest X-ray services, AI-assisted interpretation tools.
-
AIIMS Delhi Ceremony: Vice President Highlights Decade Of Health Infrastructure Growth
New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan on Tuesday addressed the 51st Annual Convocation of All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, and highlighted the expansion of healthcare infrastructure over the last decade to stre
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Explained: How 'Heat Insurance' Can Help 76% Indians Exposed To Risk
As per NDMA, at least 23 states regularly see dangerously high temperatures. This underscores the emerging need for "heat insurance" in India.
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Fortis Nursing Chief Explains How AI And Technology Are Transforming Patient Care
On International Nurses Day, Fortis Escorts Hospital Chief Nursing Officer Ms. Ratna N Rana explains how digital tools, AI systems, EMRs and smart monitoring devices are reshaping nursing care and patient safety in India.
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India Launches Fire Safety Week In Hospitals To Prevent Disasters; See Details, What To Expect
India's Health Ministry has launched a nationwide Fire Safety Week in hospitals to boost preparedness, prevent deadly incidents, and strengthen emergency response systems. Here's why it matters for public health.
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Chandigarh To Jamshedpur, 6 Well-Planned Cities In India You Must Visit
India is home to master-planned urban spaces that reflect order and sustainability. Take a look at six cities that stand out for their smart planning and growth.
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Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav Calls For Deeper Integration Of Ayush With Mainstream Healthcare
Jadhav presided over the valedictory session of the two-day Chintan Shivir-2026, which began here on Thursday, for a national-level brainstorming exercise aimed at strengthening policy, governance and implementation frameworks in the Ayush sector.
-
India Gets New Vaccine Tools To Fight Tuberculosis In Adolescents: Not 'A Magic Bullet' But A Good Breakthrough
While the vaccines are products of private sector innovation, their evaluation has been firmly anchored in public science, with a large, independent Phase III clinical trial led, funded and sponsored by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
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India Strengthens Pharmaceutical Sector, Shifts Focus To Innovation-Led Drug Development: Experts
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) While India has built strong foundations in pharmaceuticals, the next phase of growth will require bold investments, deeper ecosystem collaboration, and a shift towards innovation-led development to position the country as
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From Pharmacy Of World To Innovation Hub: PM Modi Bats For India's Pharmaceutical Leap
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said that India’s pharma sector is moving up from the pharmacy of the world to a hub of innovation.
