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Aiims study finds catheter infections in hospital widespread across India

Bloodstream infections acquired during a hospital stay due to the use of a catheter are prevalent across ICUs in India and are often caused by microbes having a high level of antibiotic resistance, according to a study led by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. Antibiotic resistance -- in which antibiotic drugs are rendered ineffective because disease-causing microbes have become immune to them -- can extend one's hospital stay and treatment costs, adding stress to a public healthcare system. Estimates published in The Lancet Global Health journal show that on average, around nine bloodstream infection events occur every 1,000 days that a central line -- a catheter inserted in a patient's large vein instead of an intravenous line -- was in place in the intensive care units (ICUs) of Indian hospitals. 'Central line-associated bloodstream infections', or CLABSI, are preventable infections -- often acquired from a hospital environment -- and significantly contribute

Nagaland Governor La Ganesan passes away at 80 in Chennai hospital

Nagaland Governor La Ganesan died on Friday while undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Chennai, a Raj Bhavan official said. He was 80. Ganesan was undergoing treatment at the ICU of the hospital for the past few days and he died on Friday night, the Kohima Raj Bhavan PRO said. On August 8, Ganesan had collapsed at his home in Chennai and sustained a head injury, sources said. He was immediately rushed to the hospital, where doctors admitted him to the ICU to undergo intensive monitoring and treatment. Ganesan was appointed the 21st governor of Nagaland on February 12, 2023 and he assumed office on February 20 that year.

Narayana Health to add 2,000 beds, expand insurance schemes in FY26

Hospital chain plans bed expansion, insurance scheme growth, and integrated care push; unveils AI heart tool to boost diagnostics and maintain momentum in FY26

Haryana hospitals to continue AB-PMJAY strike despite partial payments

IMA Haryana says hospitals will continue Ayushman Bharat services suspension over Rs 500 crore dues, citing trust deficit with state health agency despite partial repayments

Two killed, 3 injured in blast at oxygen cylinder plant in Punjab's Mohali

Two persons were killed and three injured in a blast in an oxygen cylinder plant in Punjab's Mohali district on Wednesday, officials said. The incident took place at the unit located in the industrial area in phase-9 in Mohali. Senior officials of police and civil administration, including the sub-divisional magistrate, reached the spot to take stock of the situation. An official said there are two casualties and three persons are severely injured. The injured have been rushed to the Civil Hospital in Mohali.

How Wockhardt's bet on multi-drug resistant infections is paying off

In India, Zaynich will be positioned as a third-line treatment, primarily for ICU patients when other antibiotics have failed

Centre approves ₹33,081 crore to states for health infra upgrade by 2026

The Centre has approved ₹33,081.82 crore to states and UTs under PM-ABHIM from FY 2021-22 to 2025-26 for building Arogya Mandirs, critical care blocks, public health labs and wellness centres

India's first inter-hospital swap liver transplant done in Coimbatore

Two hospitals in Tamil Nadu's Coimbatore collaborated to perform the country's first ever inter-hospital swap liver transplantation, giving a new lease of life to two patients suffering from end-stage liver disease, the hospitals said on Friday. The complex procedure was simultaneously performed through joint efforts of the GEM hospital and Sri Ramakrishna hospital, Coimbatore, on both the patients at the respective hospitals on July 3. "Unlike the conventional living donor liver transplant where a relative donates directly to the patient, a swap transplant enables patients who do not have a compatible donor within their own family to exchange donors with another family in similar situation," a release here said. This approach expanded the donor pool and offered a new hope to patients with end-stage liver disease who would otherwise remain on long waiting lists or have no viable curative treatment option, the release said and described it as "a historic medical feat." The procedure

Manipal buys Sahyadri from OTPP; hospital count rises to 49 across India

The acquisition boosts Manipal's bed capacity to 12,000 and adds 11 Sahyadri hospitals across Maharashtra as Ontario Teachers' exits with 2.5x return on investment

Apollo Hospitals shares hit record on plan to list pharmacy, digital biz

Apollo Hospitals surged over 4 per cent on plans to spin off and separately list its digital health and pharmacy unit

Pharma body seeks rethink on entry curbs of MRs in govt hospitals

Indian Pharmaceutical Alliance warns that the DGHS ban on medical representatives may affect public health, slow innovation and result in pharma sector job losses

HDFC Bank to pursue legal remedies against Mehta family of Lilavati Trust

The bank rejected the "malicious and baseless allegations" levelled against HDFC Bank's MD and CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan

Delhi govt plans to roll out MRI, CT Scan services at state-run hospitals

Delhi Health Minister Pankaj Singh on Thursday said the government is planning to start MRI and CT scan services in state-run hospitals at subsidised rates to make it affordable for patients in need. According to the minister, the services are currently available only in LNJP and GB Pant hospitals. Talking to PTI, Singh said that the government is planning to start MRI and CT scan services in all state-run hospitals to make it affordable and accessible to all patients in need. "We are planning to float a tender," he said. He added that health is the key to developing the capital and ensuring a better future for its citizens. According to officials, the government plans to have PPP model and the patients might have to pay Rs 2,500 for the scans. The current cost of MRI and CT scans ranges from Rs 6,000 to Rs 10,000 in private facilities, depending on the version and technology used.

Centre to hold nationwide Covid mock drill on June 5 for hospital checks

The Health Ministry will assess hospital readiness through a mock drill on June 5 as Covid-19 cases rise, with states asked to ensure oxygen, beds, and essential supplies

Hosps shouldn't insist on ID proof of rape survivors seeking abortion: HC

The Delhi High Court has asked hospitals in the national capital to refrain from demanding ID proofs of rape survivors seeking termination of their pregnancy on orders of courts. Justice Swarana Kanta Sharma also underlined the pressing need for "clear, practical and sensitive" medical protocols for such survivors, particularly minors. Lack of clarity on procedures, insistence on identity documents, and the delay in carrying out necessary medical examinations such as ultrasound have all contributed to the further distress of the victim in this case, the court said. "Hospitals and medical institutions must be sensitised to the fact that cases involving victims of sexual assault, especially minor girls, require a more responsive and sensitive approach," the court said on May 29. Medical protocols, it said, must align not only with statutory obligations, but also with compassion, practicality, and an understanding of the unique challenges that survivors of sexual violence face. "Wher

Sakra appoints Tandem Healthcare to build new 500-bed hospital in Bengaluru

The Indo-Japanese-inspired hospital in North Bengaluru will feature 500 beds, green design, advanced clinical care, and be fully operational within 30 months

Fortis Healthcare Q4 profit drops 7% on rise in quarterly expenses

The hospital chain's revenue rose 12.4% to Rs 2,007 crore in Q4 FY25 driven by hospital and diagnostics segments, but higher expenses and impairments hit net profit

Over 200 new health centres in Maharashtra remain shut due to fund crunch

More than 200 newly constructed primary health centres (PHCs) and sub-centres in Maharashtra are lying unused, as funds have not been allocated for essential supplies and staff, a senior official from the public health department said. PHCs and sub-centres are crucial to the rural healthcare system and are the first respondents during medical emergencies and outbreaks of diseases in villages, providing affordable treatment. They run national health programmes, including immunisation drives and provide essential care to women and children. The official said several PHCs and sub-centres built over the last four years have remained non-functional, as they haven't received funds for furniture, power connection and staff. "The department approved the construction of more than 400 primary health centres (PHCs) and sub-centres across the state between 2021 and 2025, and of these, 210 buildings have been constructed, but many remain non-functional," he said. The official said in some ...

Hospitals prepare for emergencies; Aiims, others cancel leave of employees

Centre and state-run hospitals ramp up emergency preparedness amid India-Pakistan conflict with drills, stockpiling, coordination, and deployment of mobile facilities

Pristyn Care opens 3 hospitals in NCR, targets 50 by FY28 public listing

Healthtech firm Pristyn Care moves from asset-light model to hospital ownership, aiming for 50 hospitals, Rs 2,000 crore revenue and 20% Ebitda by FY28 IPO