6+ hour, 48+ min ago  (198+ words) " Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda released the operational guidelines for National Ambulance Services on June 29. " It is a comprehensive national framework for planning, operating and monitoring ambulance services across all states and Union Territories, with the objective of ensuring timely, safe…...

12+ hour, 42+ min ago  (190+ words) What does the medical profession demand from doctors? What is its most rewarding aspect? The doctor explains On this Doctor's Day, Dr Sanju Cyriac speaks to us about life beyond a doctor's professional life. Sometimes, even with the best treatment,…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (489+ words) " Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J. P. Nadda launched the SUMAN Roadmap 2030 on June 29. "It is a comprehensive and forward-looking strategic framework aimed at transforming maternal and newborn healthcare across the country and accelerating India's progress towards achieving the Sustainable…...

1+ day, 1+ hour ago  (165+ words) Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 Three children and a priest were bitten by a stray dog in separate incidents in Kumily. The victims were later referred to Kottayam medical college hospital after anti-rabies vaccine and immunoglobulin were reportedly unavailable at nearby government hospitals....

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (184+ words) Kerala has reported a significant surge in Shigella infections, with 205 cases recorded in June alone, bringing the total for the year to 281. Six Shigella-related deaths have been reported in Kerala during June. Outbreaks of Shigella have been officially declared in…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (516+ words) Tuesday, Jun 30, 2026 Kochi: The Kochi Corporation is preparing to discontinue subsidised household biomedical waste collection and replace it with a non-subsidised, multi-agency system, likely from August. The decision follows mounting criticism over irregular waste collection, mounting subsidy costs and delays…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago  (268+ words) Thiruvananthapuram: Even in death, 46-year-old Shajilal Prabhu gave hope to three patients after his family consented to donate his organs following his brain death. Shajilal, a native of Kulachal in Tamil Nadu, was declared brain dead after suffering critical injuries…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago  (457+ words) A Kerala home minister's claim that baby vipers are used to bite addicts' tongues for a high was revealed to be factually incorrect and medically dangerous. Medical expert Shimna Aziz pointed out that viper venom is hemotoxic, affecting the circulatory…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (341+ words) The man hospitalised with Nipah virus has now tested negative for the infection. Despite the negative test, the patient's condition has not significantly improved and he remains on ventilator support. Health authorities have released several individuals from observation after they…...

1+ day, 17+ hour ago  (372+ words) Onmanorama Tuberculosis (TB) is considered one of the deadliest among the contagious diseases in the world Although the disease has been tamed to a certain extent with modern medicines, TB still remains a dreadful health challenge In 2025, India declared that…...