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Cancer care: Until now, only three medical institutions maintained a cancer registry, which was limited to Hyderabad. Hyderabad: Telangana government has issued an order to make cancer a 'notifiable disease'. A statewide portal to register cancer cases was also launched on Tuesday. Any cancer case diagnosed or registered at a government or private hospital or other healthcare facilities must be reported on the portal within a month. The decision to declare cancer as a notifiable disease will b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 6 (PTI) A Delhi court on Monday deferred the hearing of arguments on the fresh interim bail application filed by Al-Falah group chairman Jawad Ahmad Siddiqui to April 11. This plea is related to the money laundering case involving the cheating of students enrolled in the Al-Falah University. Additional Sessions Judge Sheetal Chaudhary Pradhan was hearing the fresh bail plea after it was remanded to trial court by the Delhi High Court on April 1. Earlier on Wednesday, the Delhi ...Read More >
Justice Saurabh Banerjee remanded ED's plea to the special judge, noting that the relief was granted in view of his wife's chemotherapy session and the period of release has since lapsed. "Considering the peculiar facts and circumstances, especially since the interim bail was granted to the respondent in the wake of the chemotherapy of his wife which was to be held on March 12, 2026, for a period of two weeks, which has since lapsed, and since ED has filed cancellation of the same, which is pen ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Ninety four per cent of childhood cancer deaths and 85 per cent of new cases occur in low and middle-income countries, highlighting persistent inequities in healthcare access and treatment, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet journal. Total childhood cancer deaths in 2023 were estimated at 17,000 in India, 16,000 in China, and about nine thousand each in Nigeria and Pakistan. The analysis of data from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk F ...Read More >
JAMMU, Apr 2: As BJP MLA RS Pathania today alleged fraud in purchase of cancer drugs in the Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakeena Itoo said that the Cancer Institutes and Oncology departments in Jammu and Kashmir are functioning as Day Care Centres exclusively for the administration of chemotherapy for solid tumours and these services are being provided strictly in accordance with the mandatory guidelines issued by Tata Memorial Centre (TMC). ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 02: The Jammu and Kashmir Government informed the Legislative Assembly that chemotherapy services across hospitals are being delivered strictly in accordance with Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) guidelines, with no violations reported. The details were shared in response to a starred question tabled by MLA R.S. Pathania regarding Cancer Treatment Institutes in the UT operating day-care facilities. The house was informed that the Cancer Institutes/Oncology Departments function as Day C ...Read More >
A major Chinese clinical study on ovarian cancer has been published in CA: A Cancer Journal for Clinicians, one of the world's highest-impact medical journal, marking a first for a Chinese researcher-led gynecological cancer trial, researchers said in Beijing on Sunday. The phase III FZOCUS-1 study tested fluzoparib, a PARP inhibitor developed by Chinese pharmaceutical giant Hengrui Pharma. The trial evaluated the drug as a "maintenance" therapy, treatment given to prevent cancer recurrence aft ...Read More >
Fortis Hospital, Mulund, has inaugurated two new institutes: the Fortis Cancer Institute and the Institute of GastroSciences. The expansion signifies Fortis' dedication to patient-first healthcare, leveraging advanced diagnostic and treatment technologies. Key figures, including cancer survivor Mahima Chaudhry, attended the inauguration, inspiring patients and caregivers alike. Fortis Hospital in Mulund has recently expanded its facilities with the grand opening of the Fortis Cancer Institute a ...Read More >
Bihar Mukhyamantri Mahila Rojgar Yojana: Rs 10,000 Installment Released for 21 Lakh Women, Check Eligibility, Application Process, And Next Disbursement Dates The Ministry Of Health And Family Welfare has issued an Office Memorandum outlining the Implementation of Revised CGHS Rates. These rates will be effective from 13 October 2025. The new CGHS rates shall apply to all healthcare services availed at CGHS-empanelled Healthcare Organisations (HCOs; Medical Reimbursement Claims of individuals ...Read More >
The MAHACARE Foundation will be established to provide manpower, funding and guidance to these L-2, L-3 centers as per the requirement. Maharashtra cabinet on Tuesday cleared a cancer cure policy to ensure quality treatment for cancer patients in the state. For this, Maharashtra Cancer Care, Research and Education Foundation (MAHACARE Foundation) will be established and through this, cancer-related specialty treatment will be provided in 18 hospitals across the state. As per this policy, cance ...Read More >
Mumbai: In Maharashtra, specialised cancer treatment will soon be available at the district level too. The state government on Tuesday passed a comprehensive cancer care policy to provide quality treatment to patients through a three-tier integrated system. Under the policy, specialised cancer treatment will be made available in 18 hospitals across the state. "To support this initiative, the state government will establish a new entity the Maharashtra Cancer Care, Research and Education Foundat ...Read More >
Nagpur: The state govt on Tuesday approved a comprehensive policy to provide affordable and quality cancer treatment across Maharashtra. Under the policy, the govt announced the formation of a dedicated foundation, 'Mahacare', to manage and coordinate cancer treatment at 18 hospitals, including those in Nagpur, Chandrapur, Amravati and Yavatmal.The decision was taken at a high-level meeting chaired by chief minister Devendra Fadnavis. The Maharashtra Cancer Care, Research and Education Foundatio ...Read More >
Mumbai, Sep 30 (PTI) Radiation therapy after surgery safely reduces the risk of 'pelvic relapse' in patients with locally advanced, muscle-invasive bladder cancer, Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) Mumbai said on Tuesday. Pelvic relapse refers to the return or progression of cancer within the pelvic area after a patient has initially responded to treatment or achieved remission. A research study led from India, the 'Bladder Adjuvant Radiotherapy (BART) trial', is the largest randomized trial in the w ...Read More >
Childhood cancer is a disease no child should ever have to face. Yet, the reality is sobering: around four lakh children worldwide are diagnosed with cancer every year, and nearly 20% of these cases come from India. Awareness is the first step to changing outcomes. This is the most common and often the hardest question to answer. Unlike adult cancers, there are no proven lifestyle or environmental factors that cause cancer in children. Nearly 90% of childhood cancers are sporadic, meaning they ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) Veteran actor and politician Nafisa Ali Sodhi on Tuesday shared a new update in her cancer battle, saying that she is resuming chemotherapy after undergoing a PET scan. Sodhi has been battling stage-three peritoneal and ovarian cancer since 2018. After the scan, doctors have ruled out surgery as an option. Sodhi shared a quote in her Instagram post which read, "'Who will we turn to when you're gone?' I told them, 'Turn to each other. That is my greatest gift- siblings w ...Read More >
Mumbai: Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced on Monday that his administration will establish a fund to finance organ transplants and other medical treatments exceeding Rs 5 lakh. Fadnavis mentioned at a meeting of the governing council of the State Health Assurance Society that the program will broaden the coverage of health insurance schemes. He instructed the state medical education and drugs department to develop a detailed policy for offering inclusive cancer treatment se ...Read More >
Srinagar -- In what could be a miracle improving and saving thousands of lives across the globe, Russia's mRNA-based vaccine Enteromix has displayed 100% efficacy and safety in early clinical trials. Scientists say the breakthrough could mark a new chapter in the fight against aggressive cancers, offering patients hope where few options exist. For decades, cancer has been one of humanity's most formidable enemies. Conventional treatments like chemotherapy and radiation, while sometimes life-sav ...Read More >
JAMMU, Aug 1: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Jammu marked its first anniversary of public service today, celebrating a year of impactful healthcare delivery, academic excellence and infrastructural milestones. Commissioned in August 2024, AIIMS Jammu has swiftly developed into a comprehensive multispecialty tertiary care institute. Prof (Dr) Shakti Kumar Gupta, Executive Director & CEO, credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision under the Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yo ...Read More >
Chennai, August 1: Actor, music director and producer G V Prakash Kumar, who has won the National Award for Best Music Direction (Songs) for the Tamil, Telugu bilingual film Vaathi, has called the honour "a blessing for the second time". Taking to his X timeline soon after the 71st National Awards were announced, G V Prakash expressed his gratitude to the jury and the selection committee of the National Awards and the entire team of Vaathi. G V Prakash wrote, "A blessing for the second time. I' ...Read More >
12 Nagpur: In a shocking revelation on Lung Cancer Day (August 1), doctors at the respiratory medicine department of the Super Specialty Hospital attached to the Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) Nagpur reported that more than half of their lung cancer patients never smoked. A study of 150 patients conducted by the department found that 52% were non-smokers, pointing to air pollution and environmental exposure as major new culprits behind this deadly disease."It is a serious misconc ...Read More >
Mumbai, Jul 10 (PTI) More than 14,500 women in Maharashtra's Hingoli have been detected with "cancer-like symptoms" during screening under the Sanjivani scheme, state health minister Prakash Abitkar informed the assembly on Thursday. A total of 2,92,996 were surveyed since March 8 there during which they had to answer a questionnaire related to cancer symptoms, Abitkar said in a written reply in the House. "Out of these, 14,542 women were detected with cancer-like symptoms. So far, three have ...Read More >
MUMBAI: Bombay high court has ordered a fertility centre to preserve the frozen semen of a deceased unmarried man pending hearing of a petition by his mother who wants to use it to continue the family line. The fertility centre had refused to release it to her.The woman's son had chosen to preserve his semen during chemotherapy. Justice Manish Pitale said if the semen sample is destroyed before the matter is decided, the purpose of the petition would be "frustrated".The mother's petition said wh ...Read More >
Mumbai: The Bombay High Court has directed a Mumbai-based fertility clinic to preserve the frozen semen of a 21-year-old unmarried man who died of cancer, while hearing a petition filed by his mother seeking access to the sample to continue the family lineage. Justice Manish Pitale passed the interim order on June 25, stating that if the semen is destroyed during the pendency of the petition, the entire purpose of the plea would be defeated. The court directed the clinic -- Nova IVF Fertility C ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 26 (ANI): In a milestone for cancer care in India, President Droupadi Murmu, formally inaugurated the Sri Ganga Ram Hospital (SGRH) Cancer Care Centre and interacted with cancer patients on Thursday. According to an official release, the Sri Ganga Ram Hospital is a cutting-edge facility dedicated to providing comprehensive care to cancer patients. The President ceremonially visited the premises, acknowledging the hospital's pivotal role in delivering ethical and afforda ...Read More >
New Delhi: Chief minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday said authorities cannot go against demolition orders issued by courts and stressed that displaced residents have been provided accommodation.Her words came in the wake of the recent Madrasi Camp demolition for which the opposition Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticised her. AAP has targeted Gupta, and alleged that the displaced Madrasi Camp residents were provided homes in faraway Narela, and those lack basic amenities.Attending an event to mark the ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Brain tumour diagnoses in Bengaluru rose by 30% in the last few years. However, doctors say the numbers don't tell a story of panic, but rather of progress. One key reason, medical experts believe, is growing public awareness about brain tumour symptoms, prompting more people to seek medical attention early.Dr Arjun Srivatsa, director and head of the Institute of Neurosciences at Sakra World Hospital, explained to TOI, "First, there's greater awareness among the general population abo ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): All India Institute Medical Sciences, Bhopal, Director Dr Ajai Singh spoke to Free Press on problems and facilities at AIIMS. People feel that AIIMS doors remain closed for them in case of emergency. Earlier, there was infrastructure and manpower for 960 beds. Increased number of beds to 1400 with same infrastructure and manpower. So, there is acute shortage of manpower and facilities specially to accommodate more patients in case of emergency. We have sent the proposa ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A brain tumour diagnosis often triggers fear -- not just from the disease but from the invasive treatments that follow. Surgery, radiation, long hospital stays and uncertain outcomes overwhelm patients and families. But this World Brain Tumour Day on Sunday brings new hope, as doctors highlight emerging non-invasive therapies that could transform care. Advances in medical technology are introducing targeted, non-surgical treatments that promise better outcomes with fewer side effects ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Do you or someone close to you experience frequent headaches, numbness or weakness in limbs, seizures, vision or speech changes, imbalance, or sudden memory issues? These could be early symptoms of a brain tumour, a serious and potentially life-threatening neurological condition. The brain is an important part of our body. If these symptoms become more frequent or severe, it could indicate the growth of a brain tumor. Brain tumors are also a type of health emergency -- they often grow ...Read More >
MUMBAI: RBI on Friday issued revised norms for loans backed by gold and silver, aimed at widening credit access for small borrowers and standardising regulations across banks and NBFCs. The new rules will come into force from April 1, 2026.Under the revised framework, loan-to-value (LTV) ratio for smaller consumption loans has been increased. Borrowers can now avail loans up to Rs 2.5 lakh with an LTV of 85%, up from 75%. For loans above Rs 2.5 lakh and up to Rs 5 lakh, the LTV is capped at 80%, ...Read More >
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