Delhi is preparing for the winter pollution season with a series of new measures aimed at reducing vehicle emissions, construction dust and traffic-related pollution. The Delhi government has announced restrictions covering vehicles, construction and demolition activities, office attendance and parking as part of its winter pollution-control plan. The measures are scheduled to come into effect…
Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY) has completed eight years since its launch, marking another major milestone in India’s publicly funded healthcare programme. Launched on September 23, 2018, the scheme was introduced to provide financial protection to eligible families against the cost of secondary and tertiary hospitalization. According to the latest government…
New Delhi: Eye care has changed significantly in recent years, with advances in surgery, laser technology and diagnostic tools making treatment more precise and accessible for patients. From cataract surgery to LASIK and other vision-correction procedures, modern ophthalmology is helping people manage common eye problems and improve their quality of life. Cataract surgery remains one…
The healthcare industry is looking for a stronger push towards infrastructure, preventive care and easier access to medical services, with industry body NATHEALTH – Healthcare Federation of India calling for greater investment in the sector. Among its key proposals is the creation of a ₹50,000 crore Healthcare Infrastructure Fund to support long-term investment in healthcare…
New tuberculosis (TB) vaccine candidates are bringing fresh hope to the fight against one of the world’s biggest infectious disease threats. Several vaccines are now being tested in clinical trials, with researchers working to develop protection that could go beyond the century-old BCG vaccine. Tuberculosis remains a major global health challenge. While BCG is widely…
New Delhi, September 16, 2026: Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly important part of India’s healthcare sector, with hospitals and healthcare organisations exploring AI for clinical documentation, medical imaging, decision support, data analysis and other applications. However, turning these technologies into widely integrated healthcare solutions continues to require investment in infrastructure, skills, data systems and…
