Is India Winning the War Against Rising Non-Communicable Diseases? The latest health statistics paint a concerning picture: diabetes, heart disease, and cancer rates are climbing, impacting millions across the country. From rural healthcare access to the burgeoning urban health crisis, challenges remain significant. This week, we delve into the crucial initiatives underway – government policies, technological advancements in telemedicine, and the rising role of preventative healthcare – that aim to address this national health emergency. Experts weigh in on the effectiveness of current strategies and the critical need for increased public awareness campaigns targeting lifestyle diseases. Are these efforts enough? Explore Abtak.com's in-depth coverage on healthcare in India and discover the vital information you need to protect your well-being and the future of public health. Stay informed; stay healthy.
Thiruvananthapuram: A government doctor at the Regional Institute of Ophthalmology (RIO) in Thiruvananthapuram has been suspended following a shocking case of medical negligence involving a 59-year-old woman. The patient, Asoor Beevi from Beemapally, had visited the hospital for an eye injection as part of ongoing treatment for vision problems linked to high blood pressure. However, Assistant Professor Dr. S.S. Sujesh mistakenly administered the injection to the wrong eye, says reports. The error came to the forefront when Beevi's relatives noticed the mistake after the procedure. Hospital authorities were immediately alerted, and a preliminary inquiry confirmed the doctor's negligence. According to reports, as a result of this incident, the state health department issued a suspension order against Dr. Sujesh on Tuesday. The incident raises serious concerns over patient safety, medical negligence and procedural oversight in government hospitals. Health officials have assured a detailed investigation into the matter to prevent such lapses in the future. According to news reports, the injection was supposed to be give for a swelling in the vein of the left eye. As per a statement given to the media by Dr Sheeba C S, Head of the Ophthalmology Department at the Government Eye Hospital, "I asked the doctor who administered it, and he explained that he injected the right eye as it appeared red. Although the patient is unlikely to suffer any adverse effects from the injection, it ...it was clearly a mistake. After confirming the error, I sent an official report to the principal and the Director of Medical Education."
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 18: In recent times, many of us have encountered the term 'Progressive Myopia'. But what exactly is it? Progressive Myopia is a form of near-sightedness where the correction needed to clear vision increases by more than -0.5 dioptre within a year. This condition predominantly affects children and teenagers. The earlier Myopia develops, the faster it progresses. Consequently, children who develop Myopia early in life are more susceptible to progressive myopia and eventually high myopia. Dr Padma Priya G K, MBBS, DO, DNB, FPOS, FAICO Consultant Paediatric Ophthal ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 20 (SocialNews.XYZ) A wireless retinal implant showed potential to restore central vision in patients with advanced age-related macular degeneration (AMD), according to clinical trial results published on Monday. Advanced atrophic AMD, also known as geographic atrophy (GA), is the leading cause of irreversible blindness in older adults, affecting more than 5 million people worldwide. The study, led by researchers from the University College London, University of Pittsburgh, and Stanford Medicine revealed that 27 out of 32 participants had regained the ability to read a year af ...Read More >
Ayodhya , A 32-year-old woman and her newborn allegedly died due to medical negligence after a delivery was conducted by "untrained staff" at a private hospital here, with the doctor directing the procedure over the phone, officials and family members said on Thursday. Following the incident late Tuesday night in Faizabad city, the health department sealed the hospital and launched a probe. Suresh Yadav, a resident of Beniganj, said his wife Soni Yadav was admitted to Maa Parmeshwari Devi Memor ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 18: Patient care services at the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMC&H), Jammu, have been severely disrupted on Thursday due to an ongoing strike by junior doctors over the alleged assault on two female doctors by a patient's relative. The situation has raised concerns over patient safety and the continuity of care. As the strike enters second consecutive day, it has crippled key services including outpatient care, in-patient treatment, and elective surgeries, while emergency services were being managed with difficulty by senior doctors and consultants, but the limited ...Read More >
The Delhi government's anti-corruption branch (ACB) has arrested a suspended executive engineer and a private contractor for defrauding the Irrigation and Flood Control (I&FC) Department of Rs 4.6 crore fraud, an official said on Monday. The two accused allegedly facilitated fraudulent payments worth over Rs 4.6 crore for civil works that were never executed. The irregularities relate to drainage and road projects in a north Delhi village, Siraspur, which were found to exist only on paper. "Th ...Read More >
Indore administration has banned dangerous carbide toy guns after 31 individuals, mostly children, suffered serious eye injuries during Diwali. The district magistrate prohibited their manufacture, storage, sale, and use, citing public health and environmental concerns. Police also banned social media content featuring these guns, with violations punishable by law. The Indore district administration on Friday banned the dangerous carbide toy guns after their use during Diwali led to at least 31 ...Read More >
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 18: Myopia, or near-sightedness, is a condition where nearby objects appear clear, but distant objects look blurry. It is the most common refractive error, typically affecting the younger population worldwide. With its rising prevalence, it is estimated that by 2050, half of the global population will be Myopic. Dr Sanchit Gupta Eye Surgeon, MS (Gold Medallist), FNIE,FMR Netra Drishti Eye Carer, Gandhinagar, Agra Quote: Myopia, or near-sightedness, is rapidly increasing among children, Today's children are spending less time outdoors and more time on screens, ...Read More >
The Armed Forces Medical Services, AIIMS, and MoHFW have launched India's first AI-based community screening for Diabetic Retinopathy (DR). The initiative uses an AI tool, MadhuNetrAI, to prevent blindness in India's 65 million diabetics. In a landmark initiative that blends military discipline, academic excellence, and digital innovation, the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) in a joint collaboration with Dr Rajendra Prasad Centre for Ophthalmic Sciences (RPC), AIIMS, and the e-Health AI Uni ...Read More >
AYODHYA: A 32-year-old woman and her newborn allegedly died due to medical negligence after a delivery was conducted by "untrained staff" at a private hospital in Ayodhya, with the doctor directing the procedure over the phone, officials and family members said on Thursday.Following the incident on Tuesday, the health department sealed the hospital and launched a probe.Suresh Yadav, a resident of Beniganj, said his wife Soni Yadav was admitted to Maa Parmeshwari Devi Memorial Hospital after she developed labour pains. The attending doctor, Anjali Shrivastava, initially told them that her condi ...Read More >
In recent times, many of us have encountered the term 'Progressive Myopia'. But what exactly is it?Progressive Myopia is a form of nearsightedness where the correction needed to clear vision increases by more than -0.5 dioptre within a year. This condition predominantly affects children and teenagers. The earlier Myopia develops, the faster it progresses. Consequently, children who develop Myopia early in life are more susceptible to progressive myopia and eventually high myopia.Dr Padma Priya G ...Read More >
Leh, July 18: Veteran BJP leader and former Deputy Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir Kavinder Gupta, was sworn as the 3rd Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.Dressed in traditional Ladakhi attire, Gupta took the oath of office in a solemn ceremony held in Leh, administered by Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Chief Justice of the High Court of J&K and Ladakh.Welcoming this new chapter in Ladakh's journey, Gupta emphasized service over power, declaring Ladakh deserves dignity, development, and a voice. "I'm here to serve, not to rule."Speaking to the reporters, Gupta acknowledged the pain of past neglect ...Read More >
New Delhi: A Delhi court, while observing on Wednesday that a pregnant woman was unnecessarily subjected to a C-section delivery a month before the due date, summoned her gynaecologist for the first time. The child, born in Feb 2018, died in Dec 2023 after prolonged illness. The child's father filed a case in 2021 citing medical negligence by the private hospital and four doctors, including the gynaecologist. In Aug 2019, Delhi Medical Council removed the doctor's name from the state medical register for 90 days after the child's father raised the matter at various forums. The doctor filed an ...Read More >
Bengaluru: After Delhi, nearly 40 schools in Bengaluru received bomb threats via e-mail on Friday morning, leading to panic among students, teachers and parents. Police teams have rushed to all locations and search operations are underway. Schools in R R Nagar and Kengeri were among those targeted, the police said. Cyber experts are making all efforts to trace the sender of the mail. Sources revealed that the sender could be suffering from mental health issues. In the mail, he has spoken about how psychiatrists or psychologists were unable to cure him. The sender also said that a/he would ta ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 18 (SocialNews.XYZ) The All India Football Federation have congratulated Inter Kashi on being adjudged the I-League Champions following the decision by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). CAS has partially upheld an appeal by Inter Kashi Football Club (Inter Kashi FC) against Churchill Brothers FC Goa, Namdhari FC, Real Kashmir FC, and AIFF. CAS has ruled that the AIFF shall declare Inter Kashi FC as winners of the I-League 2024-25. After an unsuccessful first procedure initiated by several I-League clubs before the AIFF Disciplinary Committee, the AIFF Appeal Committee ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The amendments in the Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2026 span key legislations in the health sector, aligning with the broader objective of simplifying compliance while maintaining robust safeguards for public health, Health Ministry said on Friday. This includes the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940; the Pharmacy Act, 1948; the Food Safety and Standards Act; the Clinical Establishments (Registration and Regulation) Act, 2010; and the National Commission for Allied and Healthcare Professions Act, 2021. "A central feature of these reforms is the r ...Read More >