healthcare accessibility
Bengaluru Tragedy: Man Dies After Hospital Negligence and Public Indifference to Medical Emergency
Dec 16, 2025 10:30 pm CST
A 34-year-old mechanic in Bengaluru died after hospitals failed to provide emergency treatment for his heart attack and passersby ignored his wife's desperate pleas for help following a motorcycle accident. This tragic incident highlights critical issues in emergency healthcare access and public response to medical emergencies in India, though the family's decision to donate his eyes brought a compassionate conclusion to their loss.
Political Battle Escalates in Andhra Pradesh Over Medical College Privatization Plan
Dec 16, 2025 02:17 pm CST
The Chandrababu Naidu government's initiative to develop medical colleges through Public-Private Partnership has triggered intense political conflict in Andhra Pradesh, with YSR Congress Party collecting one crore signatures in opposition while claiming the move would make medical education unaffordable. Meanwhile, TDP defends the policy as essential to address India's doctor shortage and align with national healthcare development strategies.
Delhi Reports Significant Decline in Maternal Mortality Ratio: Comprehensive Healthcare Improvements Between 2019-2024
Dec 05, 2025 12:19 am CST
Delhi's maternal mortality ratio has decreased from 0.55 in 2019 to 0.44 in 2024, according to the 'Women and Men in Delhi-2025' report. This improvement coincides with substantial gains in healthcare accessibility, including increased institutional births (91.8%), better postnatal care coverage (85.4%), and reduced anemia rates among women. These developments, alongside a rising marriage age for women, demonstrate significant progress in maternal health outcomes compared to national averages.
Union Health Minister JP Nadda Expands AMRIT Pharmacy Network: 10 New Centers to Provide Affordable Medicines Across India
Nov 15, 2025 06:27 pm CST
Union Health Minister JP Nadda has launched 10 new AMRIT pharmacies, expanding the network to over 255 outlets across India. These centers provide essential medicines and medical devices at up to 50% discount, having already served 6.85 crore patients and generated savings of more than Rs 8,500 crore. The government aims to double the number of outlets to at least 500, furthering its commitment to accessible and affordable healthcare for all citizens.
AIIMS Bhopal's Rs 10 Lakh Medical Drone Project Stalls: Promise of Rural Healthcare Revolution Remains Unfulfilled
Nov 05, 2025 04:32 pm CST
A Rs 10 lakh medical drone launched at AIIMS Bhopal in February 2024 with promises to revolutionize rural healthcare delivery now sits unused after 20 months. Despite successful trials delivering medicines to remote areas in minutes, the project has stalled with no operator or schedule. While officials claim they're planning expansion to cover 200km distances, patients from remote villages continue to endure lengthy travel and waiting times for essential medical services.
Centre Directs Insurance Companies To Pass GST Benefits To Policyholders
Sep 16, 2025 04:48 pm CST
The government has directed insurance companies to proactively undertake outreach campaigns to publicise GST reforms and pass on the benefits to policyholders.