A new report reveals a surprising gap in Kerala’s healthcare data system. Despite being known for strong health indicators, only 11.41% of registered deaths in the state were medically certified in 2023. This raises serious concerns about mortality data accuracy, disease tracking, and evidence-based public health planning.
The Rajasthan High Court has declared the ₹1000 RTI fee charged by RUHS for certified copies of answer books illegal. The court ruled that such charges violate RTI regulations and ordered the immediate termination of the fee structure. The judgment is expected to bring relief to medical students seeking transparency in evaluation.
India faces a rapidly growing burden of metabolic diseases including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and high cholesterol. A recent study highlights alarming trends across the Asia-Pacific region, with India leading in disease burden. Experts call for urgent nationwide prevention strategies, better nutrition policies, and lifestyle interventions to curb the crisis.
The National Medical Commission has mandated ABHA ID generation and linking for all OPD, IPD, and emergency patients in medical college hospitals across India. The move aims to strengthen digital health records, prevent inflated patient data during inspections, and integrate teaching hospitals with the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
The Bombay High Court ruled that a disability certificate issued by any qualified medical practitioner is valid under the Employees’ Compensation Act, even if the doctor did not treat the injured worker. The Court emphasized that claims cannot be rejected solely because the certificate is from a non treating doctor, reinforcing the welfare objective of the Act.
A Bombay High Court hearing has exposed a major regulatory gap in India’s diagnostic laboratory system. The Maharashtra government admitted it lacks authority to act against illegal pathology labs, raising concerns about technician run laboratories, patient safety, diagnostic reliability, and the urgent need for a national regulatory framework.
A major insurance fraud racket in Gurugram exposed fake hospitals, ghost patients, and forged medical records used to siphon crores from insurers. The Galaxy One Hospital raid uncovered fake admissions, fabricated reports, and identity misuse involving hundreds of suspects, highlighting serious loopholes in India’s healthcare insurance verification system.
A Mumbai based homeopathic practitioner was arrested in Chennai for allegedly performing unauthorized ear lobe repair surgeries in a hotel room. The case has reignited debate over cross practice, social media promoted cosmetic procedures, and patient safety in India. Authorities warn against invasive procedures being performed outside regulated medical facilities.
The Gujarat government has updated its Essential Drugs List for 2025–26, increasing the total number of medicines to 1,479. The revision includes 150 new medicines and removes 57 outdated drugs, strengthening access to essential treatments across primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare facilities while supporting free medicine schemes in the state.
Rising tensions in the Middle East are threatening Indian pharmaceutical exports worth up to ₹5,000 crore. Shipping disruptions, rising freight costs, and unstable maritime routes could impact medicine supply to Gulf countries. The situation highlights the vulnerability of global pharma supply chains and the importance of stable trade routes.
Punjab plans to expand medical education by establishing seven new medical colleges that will add around 600 MBBS seats. The initiative aims to create more opportunities for NEET aspirants, reduce the need for students to pursue MBBS abroad, and strengthen healthcare infrastructure through new teaching hospitals and improved training facilities.
India’s healthcare sector achieved global recognition in the World’s Best Hospitals 2026 rankings. Medanta Gurugram secured the top position in India followed by AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, and CMC Vellore. The rankings highlight India’s improving healthcare infrastructure, clinical expertise, and growing reputation in providing high quality patient care.
