
The cremation rate in South Korea continues to be on a steady rise, data showed on Sunday, prompting concerns over potential shortages of cremation facilities, especially in densely populated major cities, such as Seoul, amid the rapid aging of the population. ...

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann may miss the “anti-drug” mega rally in Moga as he has been undergoing treatment in a private hospital in Mohali after experiencing exhaustion on Sunday evening. ...

Showcasing the increase in number of AIIMS from 6 to 23 in 11 years, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda on Saturday urged fresh medical graduates to uphold the highest ideals of the profession and dedicate their skills to the service of humanity. ...

Union Minister of State for Ayush and Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav on Saturday inaugurated the renovated Unani Research Centre at J.J. Hospital, crediting Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visio...

Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director General Dr Rajiv Bahl on Saturday praised the West Bengal government’s response to the recent Nipah virus case, stating that the state has worked effectively in coordination with the Centre to prevent its spread. ...

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday emphasised the need to focus not only on treatment but also on prevention and early diagnosis to effectively tackle cancer. ...

The Congress on Friday raised the issue of rising road accidents and fatalities in Uttar Pradesh, alleging that the state government’s steps to improve road safety have been inadequate and largely symbolic. ...

In a heart rending yet profoundly inspiring act, a 10-month-old baby girl, who lost her life in a road accident, has become the youngest organ donor in Kerala, offering hope and healing to others even in death, officials said on Friday. ...

The Rajasthan government, on Friday, intensified its crackdown on irregularities under the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS), suspending seven doctors and initiating criminal proceedings against one hospital and one diagnostic centre. ...

India has fundamentally restructured its public health delivery by integrating AI into a unified strategy, that bridges specialist shortages and scales proactive care, an official statement said on Friday....