New Delhi, March 11 (IANS) In a significant judgment to be delivered on Wednesday, the Supreme Court will decide the fate of a Ghaziabad man who has been in a permanent vegetative state for nearly 13 years, as his family seeks permission to withdraw life-sustaining medical support and allow passive euthanasia.A Bench of Justices J.B. Pardiwala and K.V. Viswanathan is scheduled to pronounce its verdict on March 11 in the plea concerning Harish Rana, who has been bedridden since 2013 after sufferi…
Latest All India Institute of Medical Sciences News & Updates
Agartala, March 5 (IANS) Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday said ensuring access to affordable, quality and modern healthcare services remains one of the top priorities of the BJP government.After inaugurating three key healthcare facilities at the Agartala Government Medical College (AGMC) and Govind Ballabh Pant Hospital (GBP), the Chief Minister said the state government has been consistently strengthening the health system through modern technology, improved infrastructure and ski…
New Delhi, Feb 5 (IANS) The Goods and Services Tax (GST) exemption of lifesaving cancer drugs and higher taxation on tobacco products are the steps aimed at strengthening public health in the country, according to a new study led by oncologists from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences.The GST council, in its 56th meeting in September last year, recommended the total exemption of 33 lifesaving drugs, including those used in cancer care, from GST altogether (from 12 per cent to zero, and t…
New Delhi, Jan 30 (IANS) The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Delhi, on Friday observed AIIMS Research Day 2026, showcasing innovation, artificial intelligence (AI) and national health priorities.The scientific programme, held at the Jawaharlal Auditorium, brought together faculty members, researchers, clinicians, and students from across disciplines who reaffirmed their commitment to innovation, translational science, and nationally relevant health research.“AIIMS Research Day provide…
New Delhi, January 29 (IANS) The All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, on Thursday, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a pan-India collaborative framework to enhance biomedical and clinical research in the country.The agreement made on AIIMS Research Day 2026 aims to foster joint research projects, multi-institutional studies, clinical trials, exchange of researchers, and systematic sharing of knowledge and best practices across the AIIMS network.The participat…
New Delhi, Jan 6 (IANS) The All India Institute of Medical Sciences has introduced a free therapeutic drug monitoring test for patients with epilepsy, the institute said.Epilepsy is a chronic brain disorder causing recurrent seizures, which are sudden bursts of abnormal electrical activity, leading to symptoms like muscle jerking, confusion, loss of awareness, or psychological changes.In a statement, AIIMS explained that the drug monitoring test will measure the concentration of specific medicat…
Agartala, Dec 26 (IANS) After undergoing medical treatment for over four months at a private hospital in Bengaluru, Tripura Legislative Assembly Speaker and four-time MLA Biswa Bandhu Sen passed away on Friday. He was 72. Sen, a Congress turned BJP leader, is survived by his wife, one son and a daughter.The Tripura government has declared three days of state mourning from Friday as a mark of respect to the departed leader.During the period of state mourning (December 26 to 28), the National Flag…
Agartala, Dec 26 (IANS) Tripura Legislative Assembly Speaker and four-time MLA Biswa Bandhu Sen passed away at a private hospital in Bengaluru on Friday after undergoing medical treatment for over four months. He was 72. Sen, a Congress turned BJP leader, is survived by his wife, one son and a daughter.The Tripura government has declared three days of state mourning from Friday as a mark of respect to the departed leader.During the period of state mourning (December 26 to 28), the National Flag …
New Delhi, Dec 22 (IANS) Meditation is a scientific tool that can help manage stress and regulate the brain’s emotional responses, said experts at the Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga (MDNIY), under the Ministry of Ayush.The experts, celebrating World Meditation Day on Sunday, highlighted the clinical relevance of meditation in today’s competitive world. “Nearly 60-70 per cent of stress is occupational in nature and stressed the need to align body and mind through techniques prescr…