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Bengal nurses on ventilator support after showing Nipah virus symptoms
Two nurses working at a private hospital in Barasat, West Bengal, have been put on ventilator support after showing symptoms of Nipah virus infection. Samples have been sent to Kalyani AIIMS for testing, and preliminary reports suggest a possible Nipah infection. Both patients are in critical condition and currently admitted to isolation wards.
14 Jan 2026
Contaminated water kills 9 and hospitalises 200 in India’s Indore city
Nine people have lost their lives and over 200 others have been hospitalised after consuming contaminated water in Indore, raising serious concerns about water safety, public health infrastructure, and emergency response mechanisms in urban India.
3 Jan 2026
AI Buzz to Real-World Impact: India’s Healthcare 2025 Sets the Stage for a Transformative 2026
As the AI buzz dominated the charts in 2025, the healthcare industry saw a strong push in automation, data infrastructure
1 Jan 2026
Medanta installs advanced Varian EDGE radiation therapy system
Medanta has installed the advanced Varian EDGE radiation therapy system, bringing high-precision cancer treatment to India. The technology offers faster radiation delivery, improved patient comfort, and accurate tumour targeting with minimal damage to healthy tissues.
21 Dec 2025
IHH Healthcare to expand India capacity to 7,000 beds by 2028
With increased stake in Fortis Healthcare, IHH Healthcare is accelerating its India growth plans, targeting 7,000 beds by 2028 and unlocking operational synergies to enhance patient care across the country.
17 Dec 2025
3 Everyday Drinks That May Help You Live Longer and Reduce Mortality Risk
By Oxygen4India | November 8, 2025 When it comes to living a longer, healthier life, what you drink daily could
8 Nov 2025