health

Bengaluru, Feb 04: Marking World Cancer Day, SRV Agadi Hospital, a leading multispeciality tertiary care hospital located in Wilson Garden organised a cancer awareness March on Tuesday to promote early detection, prevention, and timely access to cancer care. The initiative brought together students, healthcare professionals, and community members in a public show of solidarity for patients and survivors. March was flagged off by Dr. Niti Raizada, Senior Director – Medical Oncology & Haemato-Oncology, Dr. […]

Hyderabad, Feb 03: On the occasion of World Cancer Day, Kamineni Hospitals has launched an awareness campaign aimed at helping individuals understand their cancer risk based on family history. As part of the campaign, individuals can give a missed call to 040-6905 9100 between February 4 and 10, 2026, to receive a free expert consultation. The initiative is designed for people who have one or more relatives diagnosed with cancer,

By:- Saurabh Gupta, Regional Director, KIMS Hospital. The Union Budget 2026 marks a pivotal moment for India’s healthcare ecosystem. For the first time, the government has moved decisively not just on infrastructure and technology, but also on medicine affordability, a critical concern for patients and clinicians alike. By waiving customs duty on 17 cancer drugs

Hyderabad, Feb 02: Surgeons from across India attended a three-day fellowship programme on “Advanced Surgical Techniques for Liver and Pancreatic Cancers” at KIMS Kondapur, focused on minimally invasive, pain-free surgical methods. The programme, organised under the banner of AMASI-MMAS HPB Fellowship, concluded on Monday with great success, marking a significant milestone in surgical education. During the training, eminent HPB (Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary) surgeons from leading institutions in India and

Dr. Rajesh Kumar Reddy Adapala, Consultant Uro-Oncologist, Centre for Uro Oncology, AINU Banjarahills World Cancer Day Message, Special focus on Familial Urological cancers Hyderabad, February 2nd 2026: In many Indian homes, cancer is still spoken about in hushed voices. we often believe that it is a matter of fate — something that cannot be predicted or prevented. However, doctors are increasingly seeing that in some families, cancer appears again and again, across

By Dr. Smrithi D Nayak – Consultant – Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Aster RV Hospital. Extreme cold weather poses unique challenges for pregnant women, as their bodies undergo physiological changes that affect immunity, circulation, and temperature regulation. Proper care during winter is essential to safeguard both maternal and fetal health.  How can cold weather harm in

Bengaluru, January 30, 2026: International Health Dialogue (IHD) 2026 opened today in Hyderabad, bringing together clinicians, patient safety leaders, accreditation experts, and health system policymakers from India and abroad. With the theme Global Voices. One Vision. Day 1 centred patient safety where it truly belongs, as a leadership and governance priority, shaped by equity and

January 30: KIMS (Krishna Institute of Medical Sciences) Hospitals, Bengaluru, successfully concluded KITES-2026 (KIMS International Thoracic Transplant & ECMO Summit), a landmark three-day academic event. The summit established Bengaluru as a premier hub for advanced heart and lung care, focusing on the life-saving potential of transplantation and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO). The conference was officially

Chennai, Jan 29: MGM Healthcare Malar, Adyar has successfully performed a complex liver transplant on a two-year-old boy weighing just nine kilograms after his liver failed to produce essential enzymes to clear harmful metabolic waste substances known as oxalates, produced excessively due to a rare genetic disorder, leading to kidney stones and subsequent kidney failure. Following the surgery, the child’s kidney function has improved;

Mumbai, Jan 28: January is observed globally as Birth Defects Prevention Month, highlighting the importance of awareness, early diagnosis, and preventive healthcare to reduce congenital anomalies. Birth defects affect nearly 1 in every 33 newborns worldwide, accounting for approximately 3–6% of all births. In India, congenital anomalies are among the top five causes of neonatal mortality, making prevention and early intervention a critical public health priority.