Across terrains, Indian Armed Forces observe International Day of Yoga; Rajnath Singh participates in Shillong

927 MBBS graduates posted for compulsory one-year government medical service

The Department of Health and Family Welfare has assigned 927 MBBS graduates to one year of compulsory government medical service, while exempting about 3,210 others because government hospitals and health centres do not have enough vacancies. Doctors who quit mid-term or remain absent for 30 days face penalties of about ₹15 lakh, and attendance must be recorded on the KAMS system.

Kerala: Organs of 17-year-old killed in bike accident give six patients a new lease of life

Rudresh S.R., a 17-year-old student from Thiruvananthapuram, was declared brain stem dead after a motorbike accident on October 26. His parents consented to organ donation, and K-SOTTO coordinated the retrieval of his kidneys, pancreas, liver, corneas and other tissues, which will benefit six patients across hospitals in the city. His heart could not be retrieved after tests found it unsuitable for transplantation.

CDSCO cancels FatX Solution registration over 'fat-dissolving' claims

The Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation has cancelled the registration of FatX Solution after finding that the slimming product was marketed with 'fat-dissolving' claims that are not permitted for cosmetics. The importer, Delhi-based Tekno Midas Aesthetics, did not contest the action and voluntarily surrendered the licence, which was valid until July 2027.

Maharashtra FDA cracks down on repackaged expired food; proof of disposal now mandatory

The Maharashtra FDA has ordered food businesses to provide proof of proper disposal of expired and spoiled stock, including destruction certificates from pollution board-registered agencies, to stop goods from being repacked and resold. Commissioner Tukaram Mundhe said ten operations have been carried out across the State, with two cases registered and adulterated food worth ₹5 crore seized. A total of 32 people, including company owners, have been named as accused.

Telangana plans private operators for MRI services in govt hospitals, scans to stay free

The Telangana government is examining a public-private partnership model to operate MRI services at government hospitals, aiming to cover all Government General Hospitals within two years and starting with a pilot in Mahabubnagar. Health Minister C. Damodar Raja Narasimha said scans will remain free for patients referred by government doctors. Officials estimate the model could cut state expenditure by about 20 per cent and reduce service disruptions.

Coimbatore removes 8.8 lakh mosquito breeding containers in dengue drive

The Coimbatore Corporation has collected and removed 8,81,931 containers that could hold stagnant water, using 12 teams across five zones as part of its dengue prevention measures. Alongside the drive, 297 special medical camps have been held since October 23, benefiting 16,394 people, with 54 fever cases referred to government facilities for blood tests.

Capping cancer drug margins is only step one — patients must feel the savings, says former NHA CEO

The NPPA has capped trade margins on 137 anti-cancer medicines, with revised prices due to take effect from November 9. Former National Health Authority CEO Indu Bhushan says the move could meaningfully cut costs for patients on long treatment courses, but cautions that price caps alone cannot deliver financial protection unless the savings reach patients.

Only 20% of stroke patients reach hospital in time, warn Hyderabad doctors

Hospitals in Hyderabad marked World Stroke Day with walkathons and awareness sessions, urging people to treat stroke as a medical emergency. Doctors cited an ICMR registry showing that only about 20% of patients reach hospital within 4.5 hours of symptoms appearing, and stressed prevention through control of blood pressure, diabetes and cholesterol.

Stroke Accounts for 40% of NIMHANS Neurology Emergencies; Hubballi Link Brings Care Closer to Home

About 705 of the roughly 1,700 patients attending NIMHANS neurological casualty services each month are stroke cases, with stroke accounting for nearly 40% of emergency neurological care. A hub-and-spoke model linking NIMHANS with KMCRI in Hubballi is helping treat 100 to 120 stroke patients a month in northern Karnataka through teleconsultation and coordinated protocols. Doctors stress early recognition using the BE FAST signs and immediate hospital care.

Madurai hospital introduces advanced techniques for complex aneurysms and stroke care