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‘Treated on floor, verandah’: Dhaka hospitals struggle as dengue wards overflow

Dengue cases are severely straining Dhaka hospitals, with patients treated on floors and verandas. Over 747 new patients were admitted nationwide in a single 24-hour period. August saw the worst dengue outbreak this year, reporting over 20,000 infections. Experts predict the situation could worsen further in October, requiring more action.…

The Times of India · Sep 19

Government asks IPL to ban tobacco and alcohol advertisements

NEW DELHI: The Union health ministry, through its director general of health services (DGHS), has asked the Indian Premier League (IPL) to ban all tobacco and alcohol advertising, including surrogate promotions, within stadium premises during matches as well as telecast sessions on national television.

The Times of India · Mar 11, 2025

Poor identification of brain death cases impacting organ donations: Health Ministry

Low organ donation rates in India due to poor brain death identification, Health Ministry urges hospitals to increase awareness and certifications.

The Hindu · May 3, 2024

T.N. to conduct counselling for 17 vacant MBBS seats from November 7 to 15

Tamil Nadu's Health Dept. announces counselling for 785 MBBS seats from State quota (Nov 7-15). 17 seats remain vacant under all-India quota; 16 govt. colleges, 50 deemed universities, 3 AIIMS, 17 self-financing colleges.

The Hindu · Oct 31, 2023

DCW acts against private hospital for discriminating against EWS patients

The Delhi Commission for Women (DCW) has taken action against a private city hospital for allegedly discriminating against patients from the Economically Weaker Section (EWS). Read further on Dynamite news.

Dynamite News · Aug 9, 2023

More than 170 dead as Bangladesh grapples with dengue ‘epidemic’

At least 176 people – 31 of them children below 14 – have died of the mosquito-borne fever this year, officials say.

Al Jazeera · Jul 24, 2023

Prabanjan, Bora Varun top NEET (UG) with perfect scores

The National Testing Agency on June 13 declared the result for the medical entrance exam NEET-UG. Read more on The Hindu

The Hindu · Jun 13, 2023

Spare the rod and change the law

Given the issues related to quality, it is not appropriate for the DGHS to force doctors to prescribe generic drugs

The Hindu · Jun 4, 2023

As Bangladesh floods recede, fears of waterborne diseases

Amid health concerns, authorities race to get drinking water to people stranded in homes in over a dozen districts.

Al Jazeera · Jun 23, 2022

Non-service medical graduates must be allowed to pursue higher studies in other State govt. colleges without furnishing bank guarantee: HC

Judge directs Director General of Health Services to put in place a mechanism to facilitate it

The Hindu · Apr 15, 2022