• 07 Mar, 2026

Medical News

From Suicide Attempt to Court Victory: Doctor Wins Back Documents After Quitting PG Seat Over Gynaecology Department Harassment

From Suicide Attempt to Court Victory: Doctor Wins Back Documents After Quitting PG Seat Over Gynaecology Department Harassment

A young doctor forced to quit an MS Gynaecology PG seat due to alleged harassment and ragging approached the Madhya Pradesh High Court after authorities withheld his original documents and demanded a ₹30 lakh bond penalty. The court intervened and ordered the return of the documents, highlighting serious concerns about harassment, PG bond policies, and mental health in medical education.

India Launches World’s Largest Free HPV Vaccination Drive: A Historic Step Toward Cervical Cancer Elimination

India has launched the world’s largest free HPV vaccination drive targeting 14 year old girls to prevent cervical cancer. The nationwide campaign provides a single dose HPV vaccine through government health facilities and schools, marking a historic step toward reducing cervical cancer cases and improving women’s health in India.

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Breakthrough for Indian Healthcare: Indian Hospitals Shine in Global Rankings

India’s healthcare sector achieved global recognition in the World’s Best Hospitals 2026 rankings. Medanta Gurugram secured the top position in India followed by AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, and CMC Vellore. The rankings highlight India’s improving healthcare infrastructure, clinical expertise, and growing reputation in providing high quality patient care.

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Gujarat Govt Adds 150 Medicines, Removes 57 in Major Update to Essential Drugs List Reaching 1,479

The Gujarat government has updated its Essential Drugs List for 2025–26, increasing the total number of medicines to 1,479. The revision includes 150 new medicines and removes 57 outdated drugs, strengthening access to essential treatments across primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare facilities while supporting free medicine schemes in the state.

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Mumbai Homeopath Arrested in Chennai for Unauthorized Ear Lobe Repair Surgeries

A Mumbai based homeopathic practitioner was arrested in Chennai for allegedly performing unauthorized ear lobe repair surgeries in a hotel room. The case has reignited debate over cross practice, social media promoted cosmetic procedures, and patient safety in India. Authorities warn against invasive procedures being performed outside regulated medical facilities.

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Insurance Fraud Racket in Gurgaon: Fake Hospitals, Ghost Patients, and Crores in Bogus Claims

A major insurance fraud racket in Gurugram exposed fake hospitals, ghost patients, and forged medical records used to siphon crores from insurers. The Galaxy One Hospital raid uncovered fake admissions, fabricated reports, and identity misuse involving hundreds of suspects, highlighting serious loopholes in India’s healthcare insurance verification system.

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Who Regulates the Laboratories That Guide Our Diagnoses?

A Bombay High Court hearing has exposed a major regulatory gap in India’s diagnostic laboratory system. The Maharashtra government admitted it lacks authority to act against illegal pathology labs, raising concerns about technician run laboratories, patient safety, diagnostic reliability, and the urgent need for a national regulatory framework.

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