Kolkata, April 6 (IANS) Renowned doctor and Padma Shri awardee Mani Chhetri has passed away, his family members said on Monday. He was suffering from old age-related ailments.The Padma Shri awardee doctor breathed his last at 10:15 PM on Sunday at his home in Ballygunge Place. He was 105 years old. According to the family, he had suffered a head injury fifteen days ago. After this, the eminent cardiologist’s physical condition deteriorated rapidly.Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took to social me…
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New Delhi, March 29 (IANS) Abdominal or central obesity poses a greater health risk than overall obesity, especially in the Indian context, where even lean-looking individuals may carry harmful visceral fat, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh said on Sunday.Speaking at the release of a cardiology textbook titled “Advances in Obesity and Lipid Management in CVD”, the minister highlighted that fat accumulation around the abdomen can significantly increase the risk of serious health conditions, even …
Jaipur, March 10 (IANS) Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde was admitted to the Medical ICU at Sawai Man Singh Hospital on Tuesday after his health suddenly deteriorated during a routine medical check-up. The Governor had reached SMS Hospital around 1:00 PM for routine investigations, including blood tests. During the examination, he reportedly experienced anxiety followed by fever, after which doctors shifted him to Medical ICU-2 for close monitoring.According to hospital doctors, the Go…
Chandigarh, Feb 24 (IANS) In a powerful example of justice delivered beyond courtrooms, costs and penalties imposed by the Punjab and Haryana High Court on defaulting parties are bringing renewed hope to some of the most vulnerable patients at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER). In the past two years, contributions to the Poor Patient Welfare Fund (PPWF) through court-directed deposits have increased by 179 per cent, rising from Rs 89.50 lakh in 2023-24 to …
New Delhi, Jan 18 (IANS) A five-day joint services multi-speciality medical camp in the Union Territory of Lakshadweep concluded with 4,719 patients benefiting from the facilities provided with support from the civil administration, an official said on Sunday. The Indian Navy led the Armed Forces in conducting the camp at Kavaratti, Agatti, Amini, Androth, and Minicoy islands, reaffirming the commitment to delivering quality healthcare and preventive services to remote island communities through…
New Delhi, Jan 16 (IANS) India’s healthcare sector, which has delivered a resilient performance in Q2FY26, is expected to sustain the momentum over the remainder of FY26, said a report on Thursday.The report by EY-Parthenon, the sector remained strong in Q2FY26 with rising demand for high-end clinical specialties, steady capacity expansion by hospital chains, and strong consolidation in diagnostics.The sector will sustain the momentum with rising healthcare utilisation, capacity additions comi…