Health News: Medical Updates

SC takes suo motu cognisance of alleged denial of emergency treatment to stabbed woman advocate

IANS | April 27, 2026 3:11 PM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Monday took suo motu cognisance of the brutal assault on a woman advocate, who was allegedly stabbed multiple times by her husband in Delhi, and ordered an inquiry into serious allegations that three hospitals refused to provide her emergency medical treatment despite her critical condition.

IMD warns of rising temperatures; doctors advise caution amid heatwave alerts

IANS | April 27, 2026 2:13 PM

Chennai, April 27 (IANS) The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has warned that temperatures are likely to rise further across several districts in the coming days, even as the state witnesses a relative cooling of its political climate after weeks of intense activity.

Sun Pharma to acquire US-based Organon in nearly $11.75 billion deal

IANS | April 27, 2026 10:08 AM

New Delhi, April 27 (IANS) India’s major drugmaker Sun Pharmaceutical Industries on Monday announced that it will acquire New York-listed Organon & Co in an all-cash deal valued at $11.75 billion, its biggest overseas acquisition to date.

India provides watercraft to Sri Lankan Coast Guard for search and rescue

IANS | April 26, 2026 9:36 PM

Colombo, April 26 (IANS) India handed over two Personal Watercrafts (PWCs) and safety gear to the Sri Lanka Coast Guard on Sunday.

India’s peak power demand soars to record high of 256.11 GW

IANS | April 26, 2026 7:39 PM

New Delhi, April 26 (IANS) India's peak power demand soared to a record high of 256.11 GW on Saturday as the heat wave intensified across the country, which forced both domestic and commercial consumers to step up the use of air conditioners and other cooling devices, data compiled by the Power Ministry showed.

Afghanistan ranked fifth among nations facing acute hunger: Report

IANS | April 26, 2026 7:16 PM

Kabul, April 26 (IANS) Afghanistan has been ranked at the fifth spot among the world's worst affected nations for acute hunger, according to a report, local media reported on Sunday.

Pakistan ranked among world's top 10 nations facing acute hunger

IANS | April 26, 2026 3:15 PM

Islamabad, April 26 (IANS) Pakistan has been ranked among world's top 10 fragile nations, where global acute food insecurity is most concentrated, local media reported, citing a United Nations-backed report.

Measles crisis exposes cracks in Bangladesh's health system: Report

IANS | April 25, 2026 3:58 PM

Dhaka, April 25 (IANS) Bangladesh's health sector, shaped over decades, risks being undone within years unless corrective steps are taken, a report has highlighted.

UK Biobank’s confidential datasets appear for sale on China’s Alibaba: Report

IANS | April 25, 2026 3:22 PM

New Delhi, April 25 (IANS) Health charity UK Biobank has alerted the UK government after at least three listings offering datasets drawn from its research platform appeared on Chinese e-commerce marketplace Alibaba, a new report has revealed.

Pakistan emerges as key reservoir of poliovirus: Report

IANS | April 24, 2026 3:13 PM

Athens, April 24 (IANS) Pakistan is evolving into a significant reservoir of poliovirus, raising concerns within the international community that it may become a hub for broader cross-border transmission. This resurgence is driven by systemic challenges, including corruption, administrative failures, government inaction, barriers to access in vulnerable communities, and widespread vaccine hesitancy, a report stated.

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SC takes suo motu cognisance of alleged denial of emergency treatment to stabbed woman advocate

IMD warns of rising temperatures; doctors advise caution amid heatwave alerts

Sun Pharma to acquire US-based Organon in nearly $11.75 billion deal

India provides watercraft to Sri Lankan Coast Guard for search and rescue

India’s peak power demand soars to record high of 256.11 GW

Afghanistan ranked fifth among nations facing acute hunger: Report

Pakistan ranked among world's top 10 nations facing acute hunger

Measles crisis exposes cracks in Bangladesh's health system: Report

UK Biobank’s confidential datasets appear for sale on China’s Alibaba: Report

Pakistan emerges as key reservoir of poliovirus: Report

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