Digital health technologies have the potential to make cough monitoring as commonplace as sleep tracking, offering new insights for health management. Let’s start with a quick trivia: how often does a healthy person cough in a day? If you guessed 4.6 times, you are spot on. This statistic from a recent study underscores how little […]

In today’s rapidly advancing digital health landscape, the most essential elements that empowered e-patients seek from their physicians are empathy, time, and attention. This core finding comes from a recent study by The Medical Futurist Institute, published in the British Medical Journal, which highlights the importance of a balanced, human-centered approach in the age of […]

In a significant move to prioritize the interests of Himachal Pradesh, Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu announced that the state government will independently fund the construction of a medical device park in Nalagarh, Solan district. This decision comes as the government opts to return the Rs. 30 crore initially received from the central government, choosing […]

In the 112th episode of his ‘Mann Ki Baat’ radio broadcast, Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized the urgent need to tackle drug abuse in India. He introduced the National Anti-Narcotics Helpline, ‘Manas,’ as a pivotal initiative in the country’s fight against this growing menace. Highlighting the concerns of families across the nation, PM Modi underscored […]

After a tense two-day standoff, the Haryana Civil Medical Services Association (HCMSA) and the Haryana state government reached an agreement late Friday night, June 26 leading to the resolution of a strike that had significantly disrupted health services in government medical institutions across the state. The breakthrough came after the government addressed three primary demands […]

The Karnataka State Health and Family Welfare NHM Insourced Employees’ Union (KSHINEU) is gearing up for a state-wide agitation, demanding the regularization of their services by the government. This long-standing issue highlights the significant disparities in work conditions and pay that health workers face under the National Health Mission (NHM). The Call for Regularization Ashwath […]

Premature birth is a pressing health issue globally, and in India, it affects one in six babies. These early births can lead to serious complications, including developmental delays and organ issues. However, recent advancements in AI-based genetic studies by Indian scientists promise to revolutionize our understanding and prevention of preterm births. The Challenge of Premature […]

In a significant boost to the state’s healthcare sector, the Odisha government has allocated Rs 21,200 crore for public healthcare in the 2024-25 budget. This allocation represents an impressive 32 percent increase over the previous financial year, aligning with the normative allocation recommended by the 15th Finance Commission. Key Initiatives and Investments Cancer Care Centers […]