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Palo Alto, CA, September 18, 2026 – For cancer patients, timing can mean the difference between a treatable diagnosis and one that is already life-threatening. Yet pancreatic cancer is notoriously difficult to detect early, with most patients diagnosed only after the disease has significantly progressed. Pancreatic cancer is currently the third leading cause of cancer […]

Chennai, September 9, 2026: Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital organised an awareness activity in Chennai to mark National Eye Donation Fortnight. The event saw enthusiastic participation from more than 150 members of the public, along with doctors and staff from Dr Agarwals Eye Hospital. Carrying placards, participants formed a human chain spreading the message of pledging

Sep 09: ASG Hospital Limited, one of India’s largest eye-care hospital chains, has launched a campaign encouraging its staff, patients and visitors across its centres nationally to pledge their eyes for donation. The campaign went live on August 31 across ASG’s entire network, including Vasan Eye Care and Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals. Built around the

Navi Mumbai, Sep 09:  With a dedicated Geriatric Oncology Clinic, Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai brings specialised geriatric cancer care to the private healthcare setting in Navi Mumbai. Chronological age does not always reflect a person’s physical fitness, functional independence or ability to withstand intensive treatment. Factors such as frailty, nutritional status, cognitive health, existing medical

Varanasi, Sep 9: The ninth edition of Rashtriya Poshan Maah, or National Nutrition Month, is being launched in Varanasi on Wednesday with a renewed focus on improving nutrition, maternal health and child development across the country. This year’s campaign, centred on the theme “Hamari Anganwadi Hamari Jimmedari”, aims to make Anganwadi centres a stronger hub

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare convened a two-day national workshop in Lucknow on September 2–3 to advance the implementation of SUMAN Roadmap 2030, with the objective of accelerating progress towards zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths. Held under the chairpersonship of Smt. Aradhana Patnaik, Additional Secretary and Mission Director, National Health Mission,

The National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Kolkata, has celebrated its Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years of contribution to homoeopathic education, research and patient care. The milestone event also saw the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Modular Operation Theatre and a Centre of Excellence, aimed at strengthening the institute’s clinical services, academic capabilities and research infrastructure. The

  Hyderabad, Aug 30: International Trauma Care (ITC) – Hyderabad Chapter conducted a one-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on Trauma Care at Osmania General Hospital on Saturday, bringing together leading trauma-care experts, postgraduate medical students, nurses and paramedics to discuss the growing burden of trauma and the need for a systematic, multidisciplinary approach to trauma management. The

New Delhi, Aug 24: Indian Railways has launched a special cleanliness and water-quality drive across its network to strengthen the availability of safe, clean and hygienic drinking water for passengers and railway personnel. The initiative focuses on regular inspection, cleaning, disinfection and maintenance of the entire drinking-water system rather than depending only on final-stage water

Indian Railways has launched a special cleanliness and disinfection drive across its network to strengthen the safety and hygiene of drinking-water facilities and ensure passengers have access to clean and potable water at railway stations. As part of the initiative, Zonal Railways will inspect and maintain the complete drinking-water supply chain, including water sources, treatment