Health Bulletin 11/March/2026
Here are the top health stories for the day:NMC Issues Advisory on Reporting Student Suicides, Strengthening Mental Health Support In compliance with the Supreme Court directive on the National Task…
March 2026
Mumbai hospital under scrutiny for allegedly withholding patient’s body over unpaid bills
Mumbai: A private hospital in Mumbai has reportedly come under scrutiny after allegedly refusing to hand over the body of a cancer patient to the family over unpaid hospital dues.…
217 hospitals fail to report organ transplant data on National Registry Portal in 2025
New Delhi: The registration of hospitals for performing organ transplantation is granted by the appropriate authority of the concerned States/UTs where the hospital is located. Against 804 registered hospitals performing…
Kerala doctors protest government order extending duty hours
Thiruvananthapuram: Doctors under the banner of the Kerala Government Medical Officers Association (KGMOA) organised protest meetings across Kannur district on Tuesday opposing a government order that extends the working hours…
Thiruvananthapuram Govt Hospital performs five corneal transplants in 45 days
Thiruvananthapuram: Thiruvananthapuram Government General Hospital has successfully completed five corneal transplant surgeries in just 45 days, drawing national attention to the institution's eye-care capabilities. Among these landmark procedures, the hospital…
Maha FRA allows MBBS, PG fee hike upto Rs 4.5 lakh in 8 private medical colleges
Mumbai: The Fee Regulating Authority (FRA) has allowed fee revisions in at least eight private medical colleges in the state after the institutes sought a review of the fees fixed…
Kerala HC directs State to ensure uninterrupted medical services amid doctors’ boycott, closes PIL
Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala High Court has held that medical services are an essential public service and that the State has a responsibility to ensure they are not disrupted, even during…
Karnataka HC refuses to quash proceedings against radiologist, 2 others in female foeticide case
Bengaluru: The Karnataka High Court has refused to quash criminal proceedings against a government hospital radiologist and two others accused of involvement in an alleged illegal sex determination that was…
Cipla Launches Afrezza® in India: Revolutionizing Diabetes Care with Needle-Free Inhaled Insulin
With many diabetes mellitus (DM) patients struggling with the challenges of multiple daily insulin injections, there is a growing need for convenient and needle-free insulin delivery options. Addressing this gap,…
Avocado and Mango Intake Improves Vascular Function in Prediabetes: Study
Daily consumption of avocado and mango was associated with improved endothelial function in individuals with prediabetes. The study also found effects on diastolic blood pressure among male participants, suggesting potential…