Saturday, October 25, 2025

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Now, face of RG Kar movement tenders resignation from medical facility

KOLKATA: The emergency medical officer of state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata, Tapas Pramanik, who became the face of the movement against the R.G. Kar rape and murder case, has tendered his resignation from health services.

AIIMS Delhi to help transform Tripura Medical College and Hospital into medical hub: CM Saha

NEW DELHI: In a major step towards strengthening healthcare services and providing better medical facilities to the people of Tripura, the state government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi on Wednesday, officials said.

Odisha student gang-raped outside West Bengal medical college, accused at large

KOLKATA: A second-year student from Odisha was allegedly gang-raped outside a private medical college in West Burdwan district's Durgapur on Friday night, police confirmed on Saturday.

Pet Medical Care Tips: Keeping Your Furry Friends Healthy

Indian envoy meets visiting armed forces medical team in Washington

WASHINGTON: Indian Ambassador to the United States Vinay Kwatra met the visiting officers of the Armed Forces Medical Services of India in Washington during their visit to the United States.

10,000+ new medical seats next step towards India achieving universal healthcare

NEW DELHI: The addition of over 10,000 new medical seats by the Union Cabinet recently is another step towards India achieving universal healthcare, according to an official statement on Saturday.

Shashi Tharoor welcomes Centre’s decision to add over 10,000 medical seats

NEW DELHI: Congress lawmaker Shashi Tharoor on Thursday welcomed the Central government’s decision to expand capacity in government medical colleges with addition of more than 10,000 medical seats over the next few years and said that this will go a long way in transforming the indigenous medical landscape while preventing ‘brain drain’.

10th National Ayurveda Day: Ancient medical tradition can help build healthy society

NEW DELHI: The ancient medical tradition of ayurveda can help build a healthy and balanced society, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav on the 10th National Ayurveda Day on Tuesday.

SC grants 6 weeks medical bail to Mahesh Raut in Bhima Koregaon-Elgar Parishad case

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Friday granted six weeks' medical bail to Mahesh Raut, booked under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, for his alleged Maoist links.

Sukhu Inaugurates Robotic Surgery Facility at Tanda Medical College

DHARAMSALA: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on Friday virtually inaugurated a state-of-the-art robotic surgery facility at Dr. Rajendra Prasad Government Medical College (RPGMC), Tanda in Kangra district. The facility, set up at a cost of ₹30 crore, was launched from Chandigarh as the CM’s helicopter could not land in Kangra due to bad weather.

DOA, CNI, and CMC Ludhiana hold medical camp in flood-affected villages

AMRITSAR: The Diocese of Amritsar, Church of North India (CNI), in collaboration with a team of six doctors comprising child specialists, skin specialists, and 15 others from Christian Medical College and Hospital (CMC), Ludhiana, held a medical camp in villages Talwandi Tapala, and Dyal Bhatti, as a part of the ongoing relief measures of the diocese there.

SC clears doctor of medical negligence in delivery death case

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has set aside an order of the National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC) that had held a doctor of a private hospital liable for medical negligence in the death of a woman and her newborn during delivery.

Get grant to build new medical institute: Gehlot criticises Raj govt's decision on RIMS merger

JAIPUR: Former Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has strongly criticised the Rajasthan government’s move to establish the Rajasthan Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS) in Jaipur by merging the existing Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) and the State Cancer Institute, instead of building a new medical institute by getting a grant from the Centre for it.

Punjab Governor & Administrator UT Chandigarh Gulab Chand Kataria Inaugurates Medical Check-up and Blood Donation Camp at Raj Bhavan

CHANDIGARH: Chandigarh, September 5: Punjab Governor and UT Chandigarh Administrator Sh. Gulab Chand Kataria today inaugurated a Health Check-up and Blood Donation Camp at the Shri Guru Nanak Dev Auditorium, Punjab Raj Bhavan. The camp was organized by the Raj Bhavan Employees’ Cultural & Sports Association in collaboration with Fortis Hospital, GMSH-16, Grewal Eye Hospital, WCCWF Charitable Hospital, and Red Cross Punjab.

Over Rs 1 crore seized in I-T raids against medical equipment trader in MP

BHOPAL: The Income Tax Department sleuths have seized over Rs 1 crore during raids at multiple offices and establishments of Science House Medical Private Limited.

Priyanka Gandhi welcomes Wayanad Medical College, thanks Centre and State

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Congress General Secretary and Wayanad MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Wednesday welcomed the long-awaited approval for a government medical college in Wayanad, calling it a major milestone for the region. The National Medical Commission (NMC) has sanctioned new medical colleges in both Wayanad and Kasaragod.

Medical Relief Teams Deployed in Flood-Affected Areas of Kapurthala

PHAGWARA: Under the directions of Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh and the supervision of Deputy Commissioner Amrit Kumar Panchal, the Health Department has intensified medical relief efforts in flood-hit areas of Kapurthala district.

SC upholds Telangana’s 4-year residence rule for medical admissions under domicile quota

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the validity of Telangana’s rules defining “local candidates” for admission to medical colleges.

Medical student commits suicide in Jamshedpur, four such cases in city in 24 hours

JAMSHEDPUR: A spate of suicides has sent shockwaves across Jamshedpur, with four people, including a medical college student, taking their own lives within the last 24 hours.

No public criticism of govt policies or college matters: Thiruvananthapuram Medical College to doctors

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Principal of Thiruvananthapuram Medical College, Dr P.K. Jabbar, has issued a stern directive prohibiting department heads and senior faculty members from making public statements without prior approval.

Newborn dies at Guwahati Medical College: Police to conduct probe, says CM

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that the police will conduct an inquiry into the death of an infant in Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), and if anybody is found guilty in the incident, the person will face strict punishment.

Mamata govt halts Bengal medical entrance exam admissions; Union MoS Sukanta Majumdar slams state administration

KOLKATA: Union Minister of State for Education and Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), Sukanta Majumdar, has lambasted Mamata Banerjee-led government in the state for indefinitely suspending the West Bengal (WB) NEET Undergraduate (Medical and Dental) counselling and admission process.

Assam govt to spend Rs 325 crore for cashless medical treatment of needy citizens

GUWAHATI: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said that the state government is set to spend at least Rs 325 crore for the cashless medical treatment of needy citizens, and the cabinet has cleared the decision.

RG Kar rape-murder victim's father says hospital removed 'injury by police action' in wife's medical report

KOLKATA: The father of the RG Kar rape and murder victim on Monday alleged that the private hospital had altered the cause of the injury to his wife, who was hurt in police action during the August 9 'Nabanna Avijan (march to state secretariat)'.

Ter Stegen reinstated as Barcelona captain after medical report dispute with club

NEW DELHI: Barcelona have reinstated Marc-André ter Stegen as first-team captain, ending a brief but highly publicised fallout over the goalkeeper’s medical situation and its impact on the club’s ability to register new players.

Over 1.3 lakh foreign tourists visited India for medical purposes till April: Centre

NEW DELHI: More than 1.3 lakh foreign tourists visited India for medical purposes till April, the Centre informed the Parliament on Thursday.

Chennai PG medical student found dead, family suspects suicide due to academic pressure

CHENNAI: A 26-year-old postgraduate medical student from Kilpauk Medical College (KMC) was found dead at her rented residence in TP Chathiram on Tuesday, in what police suspect to be a case of suicide.

Punjab government boosts stipends for medical and dental interns and residents: Harpal Singh Cheema

CHANDIGARH: Underscoring the Aam Aadmi Party-led government's unwavering commitment to bolstering the education and health sectors, Punjab Finance Minister Advocate Harpal Singh Cheema on Thursday announced a significant increase in the monthly stipends for Interns, Junior Residents, and Senior Residents across government medical and dental colleges in the state.

Former Trinamool RS member moves Calcutta HC challenging suspension of medical registration

KOLKATA: Trinamool Congress' former Rajya Sabha member Santanu Sen on Friday approached the Calcutta High Court challenging the suspension of his medical registration for two years by the West Bengal Medical Council.

Congress demands judicial probe into Kottayam Medical College building collapse

KOTTAYAM: The Congress party in Kerala on Friday demanded a judicial probe into the Kottayam Medical College building collapse incident.

₹20 lakh bond and new fee hike is blatant exploitation of our medical students - Dhaliwal

PHAGWARA: Phagwara MLA Balwinder Singh Dhaliwal has described the imposition of a new ₹20 lakh bond on MBBS students and unnecessary tuition fee hikes as a major assault on the dreams of aspiring doctors, particularly those from middle and lower-income families.

Timely medical test of Kolkata Law College rape survivor strengthens case against accused, say legal experts

KOLKATA: The prompt medical examination of the survivor in the Kolkata law college rape case has significantly strengthened the prosecution’s case against the three arrested accused, say officials in the Kolkata Police and legal experts familiar with the matter.

From Hospital Waste to Healing Wounds: Biomedical Waste Management and Understanding Umbilical Hernia

In the ever-changing healthcare scenario, two seemingly disparate but complementary domains exist together: control of disease and biomedical waste management. While on one side it is essential to know about diseases such as umbilical hernia for individual health, on the other is a proper management of biomedical waste that makes the environment and community safe. This paper explores both sides to present the full picture of healing and hygiene.

Five die at govt hospital in Odisha due to 'medical negligence', probe ordered

BHUBANESWAR: At least five patients died in the government-run Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College and Hospital (SLNMCH) in Odisha's Koraput after being administered "wrong injection".

Medical College Fees in Punjab Skyrocketing, Students Being Exploited: Balbir Singh Sidhu

MOHALI: Former Punjab Health Minister and senior Congress leader Balbir Singh Sidhu has expressed deep concern over the lack of fair stipends for medical students currently undergoing internships. He said, “On one hand, the Aam Aadmi Party government in Punjab makes grand claims about its health model, and on the other hand, this very government is exploiting hardworking young doctors during their internships. Today, fees in Punjab's government medical colleges have soared beyond the reach of students from ordinary households.”

ED raids multiple locations in Kolkata in NRI quota medical admissions scam

KOLKATA: The officials of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) were conducting raids and search operations at multiple locations in and around Kolkata on Tuesday in relation to a case pertaining to massive irregularities in admission to private medical colleges in West Bengal under Non-Resident Indian (NRI) quota.

Mamata govt orders strict adherence of legal provisions for POCSO victims' immediate medical examination

KOLKATA: The West Bengal government has directed all state-run medical establishments in the state to strictly adhere to the existing legal provisions for immediate medical examination of the suspected minor victims of rape even before registration of First Information Report (FIR).

India sends medical aid worth $2 mn to Nepal for patients with thalassemia, sickle cell disease

NEW DELHI: In pursuance of its commitment to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Neighbourhood First Policy, India on Friday sent medical assistance worth $2 million to Nepal for patients suffering from thalassemia and sickle cell disease in the country.

RBU to host intl meet on biomedical sciences

MOHALI: International Conference of Biomedical Sciences (ICBS-2025) is being organised on April 14 and 15 by University School of Allied Health Sciences, Rayat Bahra University here.

Centre releases national guidelines on medical oxygen management

NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday released the national guidelines on medical oxygen management.

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Digitisation of health services for quick medical treatment underway, says PM

GUWAHATI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that digitisation of the health services is underway in India to provide best, quick and trouble-free medical treatment and various health services to the people.

Integrate indigenous medical systems with modern medical practices: Mandaviya

NEW DELHI: Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday said that the need of the hour is to integrate our own indigenous medical systems like Ayurveda, Yoga with modern medical practices.

PM launches Ayush Visa for medical tourists

GANDHINAGAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced the launch of a special category of Ayush visa for tourists visiting India for medical tourism or treatment.

Canada funds to clear pandemic-related medical backlogs

OTTAWA: The Canadian federal government announced it would provide an additional C$2 billion ($1.6 billion) one-time top-up to provinces and territories to reduce the backlog accumulated during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Union, state govts to revamp medical education, says K'taka Health Minister

MANGALURU: Both the Union and state governments are focusing on revamping medical education both qualitatively and quantitatively, said Karnataka Health and Medical Education Minister Sudhakar K on Friday.

Integrating innovation as core objective in Medical Education: Dr. Vijay Singla

CHANDIGARH:Punjab Medical Education & Research Minister Dr. Vijay Singla today admitted that integrating innovation as core objective in medical education and reasonable medical education for Economic Weaker Section (EWS) category is our main motto.

Ward boy found murdered in UP medical college

PRAYAGRAJ: A 35-year-old ward boy was found brutally murdered in his room in the premises of the Motilal Nehru (MLN) Medical College in Prayagraj.

Body of Karnataka student killed in Ukraine to be donated to medical college

HAVERI : The family of Karnataka student Naveen Shekarappa Gyanagoudar, who died in war-torn Ukraine, has decided to donate his body to a medical college in the state.

Medical students, retailers clash in Bihar's Darbhanga; 12 injured

PATNA: Some 12 people were injured after students from the Darbhanga Medical College and Hospital (DMCH) in Bihar set fire to four shops, two cars and a bike following a clash with employees of a store.

International Women's Day: Punjab Police organises medical camps, cancer awareness talks

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Police under the banner of SAANJH on Tuesday organised several activities including awareness talks on cancer, general health and menstrual hygiene and medical and health check-up camps for women including women Police Personnel in all the districts to culminate the week-long celebrations to mark the International Women's Day.

Medical oxygen supplies in Ukraine may last only 24 hours: WHO

GENEVA: Ukraine is suffering from dangerously low medical oxygen supplies due to the ongoing invasion by Russian forces, and may run out of it within 24 hours, warns the World Health Organization (WHO).

Bouncer hit Ishan kishan is under examination in hospital,medical bulletin will be issued today:HPCA

DHARAMSALA: India wicketkeeper batter Ishan Kishan was admitted to a hospital on Saturday night after getting hit on the helmet during 2nd T20I between India and Sri Lanka at HPCA, Dharamsala on Saturday night.

Twitter, Google blocked ads from medical journal about health, racism

SAN FRANACISCO: Tech giants Twitter and Google blocked advertisements of a special issue of medical journal Health Affairs that focused on racism and health, the companies have claimed.

Delhi HC notice on plea by medical students enrolled in China

NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Thursday sought the National Medical Council's (NMC) response on a plea filed by a group of Indian medical students studying in a Chinese university seeking judicial intervention to help them to pursue their practice in India as they are stuck due to non-availability of visas from Chinese authorities.

BLO met with accident in Gurdaspur; CEO Punjab & two DCs ensures prompt medical help

CHANDIGARH: Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Punjab Dr S Karuna Raju has offered all kinds of possible help to the ETT Teacher-cum-Booth Level Officer (BLO) Gurwinder Singh, who met with an accident in Gurdaspur on Monday.

Pandemic surged medical waste, threatens health, environment: WHO

GENEVA: The Covid-19 pandemic has led to tens of thousands of tonnes of extra medical waste, putting tremendous strain on health care waste management systems around the world, as well as threatening human and environmental health, according to a new WHO report.

Maha BJP MLA's son among 7 medical students killed as car plunges into river

NAGPUR: In a shocking accident, at least seven medical students were killed when their SUV lost control and plunged off a bridge into a river.

100 additional doctors to graduate from Mohali Medical College: Balbir Sidhu

MOHALI: While addressing an election meeting here on Friday, Congress party Mohali candidate, Balbir Singh Sidhu said that Bhim Rao Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences in Mohali will meet doctors’ shortage problem in Punjab. The admission in this newly built Medical College has already been started with around 100 students are expected to get enrolled for MBBS. Every year 100 doctors will be graduated from this Medical College that would help in a great way to meet the shortage of doctors in Punjab, he said.

'Reservation not at odds with merit': SC uphold OBC quota in medical courses

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday, delving into the binary created between merit and reservation, where the usual perception is that latter becomes antithetical to establishing meritocracy, held that reservation is not at odds with merit but furthers its distributive consequences.

Medical reimbursement facility to be provided to all retired employees of HPBSE: Chief Minister

DHARAMSHALA: Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur while addressing the delegation of the employees and pensioners of Himachal Pradesh Board of School Education today announced that all the retired employees of the Board would be provided medical reimbursement facilities as was being given to the other retired employees of the State. This decision of the State Government would benefit over 750 retired employees of the Board.

UN refugee agency provides Libyan hospital, medical center with supplies

TRIPOLI: The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has said it provided medical supplies to a hospital and a medical centre in Libya's Tripoli.

100 students, doctors of medical college in Punjab test positive

CHANDIGARH: Nearly 100 students and resident doctors of the Government Medical College in Patiala in Punjab have tested positive for Covid-19, officials said on Tuesday.

Corona strikes officials, medical staff in Bihar

PATNA:Cases of coronavirus are emerging at all levels across Bihar, including the administration and medical facilities, as well as the public programmes of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar.

Delhi's striking resident doctors call for total medical service shutdown

NEW DELHI: Protesting resident doctors have called for total shutdown of medical services in Delhi hospitals after the police action against them on Monday afternoon.

Doctors urge NMC to stop animal use in PG Medical courses for teaching

NEW DELHI: More than 60 medical doctors have written a letter to National Medical Commission seeking an amendment to the proposed regulations to remove the mandate to use animals and to ensure that animals are replaced by more effective, human-relevant techniques in PG courses

Dr. Raj Kumar Verka directs to expedite construction work of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences, Mohali

CHANDIGARH:Medical Education and Research Minister Punjab, Dr. Raj Kumar Verka has directed to expedite the remaining work of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences (AIMS) so that the classes in this institute could be started at the specific time.

Dr Lal Path Labs and RCED distribute medical equipments to DDMA, Srinagar

SRNAGAR: In order to meet the situation of COVID-19, Lal Pathlabs Foundation has sanctioned a project “ COVID-19 Emergency Response” to the Regional Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (RCED), Chadigarh. After covering Haryana and Himachal Pradesh , the RCED in association with Dr LalPath Labs Foundation has distributed medical items in J and K on Monday.

Dr. Charnjit Singh Pruthi assumed the office of President of the Punjab Medical Council

Chandigarh:Distinguished cardiologist of northern India, Dr. Charnjit Singh Pruthi, took over as the President of the Punjab Medical Council in a simple but impressive ceremony. 

Medical Profession not attracting bright students is unfortunate: Former PGIMER Director K. K. Talwar

CHANDIGARH: With a view to celebrating the 75 years of Indian Independence, Aazadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, a series of lectures is being organized on Institution Building and Nurturing Initiatives in Independent India”.

Doctor's foreign visit, no free op theatre not medical negligence: SC

NEW DELHI:The Supreme Court on Tuesday said the non-availability of an emergency operation theatre and the doctor, who is attending the patient, being on foreign visit, cannot be termed medical negligence.

50 medical students in K'taka test Covid positive

DHARWAD(Karnataka): At a time when life is almost bouncing back to normalcy in Karnataka, as many as 50 students studying at a medical college in Dharwad district of Karnataka have tested positive for coronavirus, health department officials said on Thursday.

Keep proper record of medical treatment: PMC chief

PATIALA: The 19th annual conference of Punjab Academy of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology (PAFMAT), a state body of forensic medicine and medico legal experts, was organized by the Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology in the Government Medical College here on the theme `New Challenges in Medico-Legal Practice’.

Stalin launches 200 special medical camps in Chennai

CHENNAI:Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Friday launched 200 special medical camps in association with the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC), which will examine and treat people in the Chennai limits.

1,450 new MBBS seats in TN govt medical colleges

CHENNAI:  With the Union health ministry granting approval for 150 seats each to the four new government medical colleges in Tamil Nadu, the total number of new MBBS seats in the colleges has risen to 1,450.

Raising the standard of medical education and research is the target of the state government-Dr. Raj Kumar Verka

CHANDIGARH: Reiterating the commitment of the state government to raise the standard of medical education and research, Dr. Raj Kumar Verka said that projects worth Rs. 219 crore are being implemented for the rejuvenation of Patiala government medical college and hospital. With the full implementation of these projects the people of Malwa region would start getting better facilities for treatment.

Dr. Verka instructs to expedite ongoing development projects of Government Medical College Amritsar

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Medical Education and Research Minister Dr. Raj kumar Verka, on Monday, directed the department authorities to expedite the work of ongoing development projects in Government Medical College, Amritsar. The minister said that the state government is incurring Rs.341.50 crore for these projects to transform medical facilities in the institution.

SGPC President inaugurated medical camp at bullath

AMRITSAR:Bibi Jagir Kaur President Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee has inaugurated the medical camp at Bhullath today it was dedicated to birth anniversary of Sri Guru Ram Dass,which was organized by SGPC with the association of team of Sri Guru Ram Das Hospital .

Distribution of medical equipments event held at CMO office, Hamirpur

HAMIRPUR (HP): Former chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, Mr Prem Kumar Dhumal graced the event of distribution of medical equipments here on Thursday. The items distributed contained Oximeter, hand sanitizer dispenser, steam inhaler, sanitizers, masks and infrared thermometers. The equipments were handed over to Dr R.K. Agnihotri, chief medical officer, Hamirpur.

Distribution of medical equipments event held at CMO office, Hamirpur

HAMIRPUR (HP):Former chief minister of Himachal Pradesh, Mr Prem Kumar Dhumal graced the
event of distribution of medical equipments here on Thursday. The items distributed contained
Oximeter, hand sanitizer dispenser, steam inhaler, sanitizers, masks and infrared thermometers. The
equipments were handed over to Dr R.K. Agnihotri, chief medical officer, Hamirpur.

Dr Lal Path Labs to distribute medical equipment in six districts of Himachal

CHANDIGARH: Distribution of medical equipments under COVID-19 emergency on behalf of Dr. LalPath Labs Foundation by Regional Centre for Entrepreneurship Development (RCED) to the CMO’s of six districts of Himachal Pradesh namely Hamirpur, Kangra, Solan, Mandi, Shimla and Kullu.

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Soni directs to set up Jan Aushdhi Kendra at Amritsar Medical College

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Medical Education and Research Minister Mr. Om Prakash Soni today directed to set up a Jan Aushadhi Centre at Government Medical College, Amritsar.

Yogi's plan to develop state as medical equipment, pharma hub

LUCKNOW: With land being earmarked for the development of a medical device park by the Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority (YEIDA), and a pharma park also in the pipeline in Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh is all set to emerge as a major medical equipment manufacturing hub.

1,031 Indonesian medical workers die from Covid

JAKARTA: At least 1,031 medical workers in Indonesia have died from Covid-19 since the onset of the pandemic in the country in March 2020 until June 2021, according to authorities.

1,031 Indonesian medical workers die from Covid

JAKARTA: At least 1,031 medical workers in Indonesia have died from Covid-19 since the onset of the pandemic in the country in March 2020 until June 2021, according to authorities.

PM Modi to inaugurate nine new medical colleges in UP

LUCKNOW: Nine new medical colleges will be inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi this month. The final date for the event is yet to be decided.According to a government spokesperson, the new medical colleges are in Deoria, Etah, Fatehpur, Ghazipur, Hardoi, Jaunpur, Mirzapur, Pratapgarh and Siddhartha Nagar districts.

Punjab Government recruits 128 Medical specialists in Health Department

CHANDIGARH: Health and Family Welfare Minister Punjab, Mr. Balbir Singh Sidhu today distributed appointment letters to 128 Medical specialists.

Mohali being developed as Medical hub- Balbir Singh Sidhu

MOHALI: Mohali is being developed as the Medical Hub in the state with government medical infrastructure being scaled up multi-fold, said Balbir Singh Sidhu, Health and Family Welfare Minister Punjab while informing that Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) has allotted 8.72 acres of land for the construction of New Civil Hospital in Mohali.

Punjab CM appreciates & Thanks medical professional to mark Doctors' day on July 1

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Tuesday appreciated and thanked all the doctors and other medical professionals for the excellent job they are doing in helping the state fight the deadly Covid pandemic.

Walmart Vriddhi to help MSMEs access medical support to navigate Covid

BENGALURU:Walmart has announced the expansion of its Covid-19 support efforts for MSMEs with the launch of Vriddhi Cares. The new program helps MSMEs support their family members and employees with telecare services and health advice and provides ongoing access to pandemic-related business advice and resources

Infosys Foundation hands over medical equipment worth Rs.1.50 Cr to Punjab Health dept

CHANDIGARH: Infosys Foundation here today handed over Medical Equipment of approximately Rs. 1.50 crore as a aid from their side in the Department of Health and Family Welfare, Punjab’s fight against COVID-19. They met Principal Secretary Health and Family Welfare Mr. Hussan Lal and Ms. Tanu Kashyap MD- Punjab Health Systems Corporation in this regard.

Soni approves drawing for construction of new government medical colleges

CHANDIGARH: Punjab Medical Education and Research Minister O.P. Soni today approved the drawings of new government medical colleges being set up in the state.

BFUHS, Faridkot permits Aryans to start Paramedical Courses

MOHALI: Baba Farid University of Health Sciences (BFUHS), Faridkot has granted approval to Aryans Institute of Nursing, Rajpura, Near Chandigarh to start various Paramedical Certificate Courses for 20 seats each including Home Based Care Helper, Emergency cum Ambulance Attendant, Hospital and Home based Care Attendant & Operation Theatre Attendant.

Punjab Health Department recruited 11,200 Medical & Paramedical staff under Ghar Ghar Rozgar Yojna': Balbir Sidhu

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Health infrastructure got a shot in the arm as Punjab Health and Family Welfare Minister Balbir Singh Sidhu today handed over appointment letters to 16 Medical Officers (Specialist).

Medical college faculty to get full earned leave credit for Covid period

CHANDIGARH: Taking cognisance of the exceptional commitment and hard work of the medical college faculty fighting against the Covid pandemic for the past more than one year, Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh on Monday announced full credit of earned leave in lieu of their cancelled vacations.

Lease deed for the land for Dr.BR Ambedkar Medical College, signed

CHANDIGARH: After the signing of the lease deed, the Behlolpur and Jujharnagar Panchayats here today handed over the possession of 10.4 acres of land for the construction of the building of Dr.BR Ambedkar Medical College, Mohali, informed OP Soni, Medical Education and Research Minister Punjab.

Andhra CM lays foundations for 14 medical colleges

AMARAVATI: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy on Monday virtually laid the foundation stones for the construction of 14 medical colleges in the state.

Admissions in Dr. B.R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences to start from 2021: Soni

CHANDIGARH: The Punjab Government is working hard for the development of medical education in the State. In line with this admissions in the Dr B.R. Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences will start this year, said Om Prakash Soni, Minister for Medical Education and Research during a status meeting with various officials of the Ambedkar State Institute of Medical Sciences.

Medical College Malerkotla district gets state govt approval

CHANDIGARH:Acting swiftly on Punjab Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh's announcement, a state-level committee approved the proposal to set up a new medical college in Malerkotla at the cost of Rs 368.92 crore, at its meeting, chaired by the Chief Secretary, Ms Vini Mahajan, here this morning. Member Parliament from Patiala, Ms Preneet Kaur, also participated in the meeting.

Railways delivers 1,118 MT of medical oxygen in a single day

NEW DELHI: Continuing its efforts to provide liquid medical oxygen (LMO) the Indian Railways on Friday said that it has delivered 1,118 MT of LMO to different states, which is the highest so far in a single day.The railways has so far delivered 13,319 MT of LMO to different states in 814 tankers and 208 Oxygen Expresses.

All medical colleges have ward for black fungus treatment: Hry minister

CHANDIGARH: Haryana Health Minister Anil Vij said on Tuesday that the government has prepared a 20-bed ward in all the medical colleges of the state to control the black fungus infection or mucormycosis, which is surfacing in Covid-19 patients after recovery and is leading to further complications.

Yogi sets up largest network of medical services in rural areas

LUCKNOW: Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath has set up the largest network of medical services in remote areas of Uttar Pradesh.
According to a government spokesman, the chief minister's primary thrust is not only to improve the state's health care system but also to provide the latest technology for treating Covid patients.

SC directs MP K. Raju's medical examination at Army Hospital

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Monday directed that Lok Sabha MP Kanumuri Raghurama Krishnam Raju, belonging to YSR Congress party, arrested by Andhra Pradesh police on sedition charges should be medically examined at Army Hospital, Secunderabad, in the presence of judicial officer.

CM inaugurates oxygen Plants at Medical College Hamirpur and Chamba

SHIMLA:Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur inaugurated Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA)
Oxygen Plants at Dr Radhakrishanan Government Medical College Hamirpur and Pt.
Jawahar Lal Nehru Government Medical College Chamba with capacity of 300 PLM and
400 PLM respectively virtually from Shimla on Sunday.

Canada sending medical supplies to India

OTTAWA: With the raging second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic having devastating impacts in India, Canada has announced that it is sending up to 25,000 vials of Remdesivir and up to 350 ventilators from its National Emergency Strategic Stockpile to help respond to the critical situation across India.

Canada sending medical supplies to India

OTTAWA: With the raging second wave of the Covid-19 pandemic having devastating impacts in India, Canada has announced that it is sending up to 25,000 vials of Remdesivir and up to 350 ventilators from its National Emergency Strategic Stockpile to help respond to the critical situation across India.

25 % bed capacity to be increased in Government medical college hospitals of the state for the care of covid patients- Minister O P Soni

PATIALA: Punjab Medical Education and Research Minister Shri O P Soni said here today that the existing bed capacity of government medical college hospitals in Punjab was being increased by 25 percent to save precious human lives from the second wave of COVID-19. Mr Soni was interacting with media persons here today after taking stock of the care and treatment arrangements for COVID patients at Rajindra Hospital. He said as per Chief Minister Punjab, Captain Amarinder Singh's directions, both Medical Education and Research and Health and Family Welfare Departments are exploring additional capacity of 2000 beds besides setting up of temporary hospitals at Mohali and Bathinda.

To meet the shortage, the services of final Year students of Nursing and Medical courses may be considered: Chander Gaind

PATIALA: Mr. Chander Gaind, Commissioner, Patiala Division said that the students of the final year of Nursing and Medical courses could be voluntarily assisted to meet the impending shortage of manpower during the COVID-19 pandemic.

3 die in ambulance at Salem Government Medical College hospital

CHENNAI: Three people including a 30-year-old woman and two men aged 40 and 42 years, died in an ambulance while undergoing treatment for Covid at the Salem Government Mohan Kumaramangalam Memorial Medical College Hospital.

Egypt to send medical supplies to India for fighting pandemic

CAIRO:Egyptian Minister of Health Hala Zayed announced on Saturday that 30 tonnes of medical supplies will be sent to India to help contain the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.

China assures India of smooth medical supplies without delay

NEW DELHI: China on Friday assured India that it would do everything to support the latter's fight against the second wave of Covid pandemic which has taken a heavy toll on the country.

Dr Lal Path Labs Foundation distributed medical equipments in three districts of Haryana

PANCHKULA: Dr Lal PathLabs Foundation under its project “COVID-19 Emergency Response” in collaboration with RCED, Directorate of Health Services, Haryana and Shivalik Development Board distributed medical equipments in three districts –Panchkula, Ambala and Yamunagar.

Harsh Vardhan reviews Covid facilities at Lady Hardinge Medical College

NEW DELHI: Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Thursday visited the Lady Hardinge Medical College (LHMC) here to take a comprehensive review of the Covid facilities available there and measures to further strengthen these.

Commonwealth to send medical supplies to India

NEW DELHI: Expressing gratitude to India for the support provided by the nation to small and vulnerable member countries earlier in the Covid-19 pandemic, Commonwealth Secretary-General Patricia Scotland on Thursday assured medical help the government and its people facing "heavy burden" with the latest wave of infection.

Punjab decides to reserve all beds of Medical Colleges for Covid patients: Soni

CHANDIGARH: Firing from all cylinders, Punjab Government has decided to suspend OPDs in all three Medical Colleges and Hospitals till further orders and reserve all the beds in these facilities for COVID patients but the emergency services to be continued.

Haryana gets additional supply of medical oxygen

CHANDIGARH: The government of India has increased the supply of medical oxygen of Haryana to overcome it's shortage, an official said on Wednesday.

450 MT liquid medical oxygen delivered by six Oxygen Express trains

NEW DELHI: Indian Railways' Oxygen Express trains have delivered 450 metric tonnes (MT) to different states through 26 tankers.In a statement, the Railway Ministry said: "Indian Railways is continuing its journey of delivering liquid medical oxygen to various parts of the country. So far, 450 metric tonnes have been delivered to Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh and Delhi in six 'Oxygen Expresses through 26 tankers covering more than 10,000 km (in empty and loaded conditions)."

Aussie govt extends support for virtual medical service

CANBERRA: Australians will be able to continue meeting with doctors virtually until the end of 2021 after the government extended support for telehealth services.Health Minister Greg Hunt announced on Monday that the telehealth survices will continue until December 31 as the federal government's financial support for it is due to end on June 30, Xinhua reported.

Agra Covid situation grim as medical infra overstressed

AGRA: The alarming surge in the number of fresh Covid-19 cases in Agra has pushed the citys medical infrastructure close to a virtual collapse.
The number of fresh cases officially reported on Monday was 437, with six deaths. The total number of active cases now stands at 4,197.

UK to send medical equipment to India in fight against Covid

LONDON: The UK will be sending more than 600 pieces of vital medical equipment to India to support it in fight against Covid-19, the UK government announced.The assistance package, funded by the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office, includes ventilators and oxygen concentrators from surplus stocks. The Department of Health and Social Care have worked closely with the NHS, as well as suppliers and manufacturers in the UK to identify reserve life-saving equipment that can be sent to India.

Portable cinema becomes 40-bed medical facility with oxygen for Delhi hospital

NEW DELHI: A mobile digital movie theatre chain is pitching in with a top hospital group to set up a makeshift medical facility for the Covid-afflicted in the Capital, at a time when hospital beds are becoming increasingly scarce.

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