Health News: Medical Updates

Rajasthan's medical mystery: Why are new mothers dying in Kota, falling critically ill in Bikaner?

Archana Sharma | June 14, 2026 9:40 AM

Jaipur, June 14 (IANS) It's been over a month since five women died in Rajasthan's Kota after undergoing surgical challenges during pregnancy. What killed these five women and what triggered recent cases of acute kidney injury, multi-organ failure, and even blindness among new mothers in another Rajasthan city, Bikaner, is now a million-dollar question. Weeks after two separate but strikingly similar healthcare crises rocked the state government hospitals, authorities are still searching for answers.

India to fast-track Ebola vaccine production amid Africa outbreak: Report

IANS | June 13, 2026 6:28 PM

New Delhi, June 13 (IANS) India is set to play a key role in the global response to the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa, with the Serum Institute of India (SII) fast-tracking the development and production of a vaccine candidate targeting the Bundibugyo strain of the virus, according to a report.

KEM Hospital sends MBBS student Sejal Pawar on 15-day forced leave over viral video row

IANS | June 13, 2026 2:18 PM

Mumbai, June 13 (IANS) KEM Hospital and Seth G.S. Medical College on Saturday sent MBBS student Sejal Pawar on a 15-day forced leave on Saturday following a controversy surrounding a viral social media video in which she allegedly made objectionable remarks during a stand-up comedy show.

One more child dies of measles outbreak in Bangladesh; death toll rises to 643

IANS | June 12, 2026 9:27 PM

Dhaka, June 12 (IANS) As Bangladesh grapples with an escalating measles outbreak, another child has died from the symptoms of the disease on Friday, raising the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths to 643 since March 15 this year, local media reported.

IIT Madras unveils world's most detailed 3D Atlas of human brainstem

IANS | June 12, 2026 2:53 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras) on Friday said it has released ANCHOR (Atlas of Neurochemical Characterisation of the human brainstem with 3D Reconstruction), the world’s most detailed three‑dimensional atlas of the human brainstem.

How Centre's Antyodaya mantra is uplifting poorest of poor

IANS | June 12, 2026 1:47 PM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) The government’s Antyodaya mantra has succeeded in bringing India’s most backward and deprived communities into the ambit of inclusive development with the objective of ensuring that those who were left behind are placed at the forefront of opportunity and progress, according to an official factsheet issued on Friday.

Cases of Nipah, Shigella in Kerala; health machinery on high alert

IANS | June 12, 2026 11:15 AM

New Delhi/Thiruvananthapuram, June 12 (IANS) Kerala is facing a twin health challenge with a fresh Nipah virus scare and a continuing Shigella outbreak in Wayanad with fresh cases being reported in other districts, prompting authorities to step up surveillance and preventive measures across the state.

Rohit Sharma joins FITTR as investor and equity partner

IANS | June 12, 2026 11:03 AM

New Delhi, June 12 (IANS) FITTR on Friday announced that Indian cricketer Rohit Sharma has joined the company as an investor and equity partner, deepening his association with the health and fitness platform after earlier becoming its first brand ambassador.

'First Responder' India sends vaccines, medical supplies as Maldives battles measles outbreak

IANS | June 11, 2026 6:09 PM

New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India on Thursday sent a consignment of 20,000 doses of measles vaccines and approximately three tonnes of medical supplies to support Maldives government in strengthening its immunisation coverage and safeguard public health, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated.

Bangladesh measles outbreak death toll reaches 642 as three more children die

IANS | June 11, 2026 5:26 PM

Dhaka, June 11 (IANS) Three more children died due to measles-like symptoms in Bangladesh in 24 hours until 8 am on Thursday, taking the total number of confirmed and suspected deaths in the country to 642, local media reported.

health-medicine

Rajasthan's medical mystery: Why are new mothers dying in Kota, falling critically ill in Bikaner?

India to fast-track Ebola vaccine production amid Africa outbreak: Report

KEM Hospital sends MBBS student Sejal Pawar on 15-day forced leave over viral video row

One more child dies of measles outbreak in Bangladesh; death toll rises to 643

IIT Madras unveils world's most detailed 3D Atlas of human brainstem

How Centre's Antyodaya mantra is uplifting poorest of poor

Cases of Nipah, Shigella in Kerala; health machinery on high alert

Rohit Sharma joins FITTR as investor and equity partner

'First Responder' India sends vaccines, medical supplies as Maldives battles measles outbreak

Bangladesh measles outbreak death toll reaches 642 as three more children die

LATEST NEWS

Abhijit Vaghani bats for AI in music, says it saves lot of trouble

Niharika Chouksey reveals favourite monsoon snack, says often skips breakfast

Tom Holland says some of his films are ‘sh**’, discourages audience from watching them

CWG 2026: India’s Jadumani Singh storms into men’s 55kg boxing quarterfinals with unanimous win over Pakistan’s Rehman

Iran's support for Hezbollah 'strategic mandate': Supreme Leader

India-funded college building opens, school project begins in Nepal

Jason Lewis says he starved before he was signed for 'Sex and the City'

Ukraine's attack on Iranian commercial vessel is to drag Europe into Israel's war: Iran FM

Jyotirmayee Nayak on winning ‘Indian Idol 16’: ‘The show helped me discover new aspects of myself as a singer’

JLo feared for her life around Sean 'Diddy' Combs