Bihar’s Only Government Eye Hospital Set for Privatisation Under New Health Department Plans

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Bihar Health Department is preparing to privatise the state’s only government-run super-specialty eye hospital, originally built on the vision of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar. Located in Rajendra Nagar, Patna, this eye hospital was designed to function like a major corporate hospital, but is now likely to be handed over to…

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Rising Cases of ‘Langda Fever’ in Patna: Doctors Express Concern Over New Infection

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The incidence of ‘Langda fever’ is rising in Bihar, with 20 to 25 percent of fever patients in Patna’s hospitals and clinics showing symptoms. This sudden surge in cases has surprised doctors, as patients experience severe leg pain, swelling in the ankles and joints, making it difficult for them to walk…

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Bihar Government Enhances Special Newborn Care Unit Services with Free Ambulance Facilities

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The Bihar government and the State Health Society, Bihar, are set to upgrade the Special Newborn Care Unit (SNCU) with new facilities to provide better healthcare for weak and sick newborns. As part of this initiative, a free ambulance service will now be available to transport newborns home after their admission…

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Bihar Launches Free HPV Vaccination Campaign to Combat Cervical Cancer

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Cervical cancer is a serious disease, and its incidence is rapidly increasing in India. In response, Bihar has launched a free HPV vaccination campaign to fight cervical cancer, initially targeting five districts: Patna, Nalanda, Siwan, Purnia, and Muzaffarpur. The campaign commenced at IGIMS campus in Patna, where 100 girls received the…

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Surge in Viral Flu, Dengue, and Typhoid Cases in Patna: Health Officials Warn of Type-2 Dengue Risks

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The number of patients suffering from cough, fever, typhoid, dengue, and viral flu has seen a significant rise across Patna. In many localities, almost every household has one or two individuals affected by viral flu. When people seek medical treatment, around 10% of cases are being diagnosed as dengue, with another…

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Richa Singh Rajput with her vending machine

Empowering Women’s Health: Richa Singh’s Mission to Improve Menstrual Hygiene in Patna

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Richa Singh Rajput from the capital city of Patna is playing a pivotal role in spreading awareness about menstrual hygiene. She has launched a campaign to install sanitary pad vending machines in slum areas and colleges, allowing economically disadvantaged women to access sanitary pads for just Rs 2. The primary goal…

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Dr Ravishankar Polisetty Unveils a Sneak Peek of the Innovative Docture-Poly™ Device for First Adopters in Hyderabad

Hyderabad, Telangana, India The pioneer of Poly Scientific Ayurveda (PSA), Dr Ravishankar Polisetty unveiled his revolutionary invention, Docture-Poly™ for first adopters during a special event on July 25th 2024. Docture-Poly™ resembles an oximeter and can assess an individual’s doshas by collecting biological signals via their fingerprint. This path-breaking device utilises the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda and…

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India Faces Steep Blood Cancer Mortality Rates with over 70,000 Annual Deaths

Delhi, India With over 70,000 annual deaths stemming from blood cancer, India experiences a huge burden of mortality rates from this disease. As per the Globocan 2022 report, the country is also currently seeing a surge in the number of blood cancer cases getting diagnosed which tolls at a whopping 1,20,000+ in contrast to the…

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Healerji Launches Groundbreaking Platform for Holistic Healing and Wellness

New Delhi, Delhi, India Today marks a significant milestone in the realm of holistic healing and wellness as Healerji, a pioneering platform, is officially launched. Dedicated to leveraging cutting-edge technology and expert guidance, Healerji aims to redefine how individuals access emotional support and holistic healing services. Healerji integrates advanced Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence…

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Groundbreaking Non-Invasive Pacemaker Surgery Performed on 5-Year-Old at Patna’s Mahavir Heart Hospital

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: In a groundbreaking medical achievement, a pacemaker was implanted in the heart of a 5-year-old girl without making an incision at Mahavir Heart Hospital, managed by the Mahavir Mandir Trust. The successful procedure was led by a team of pediatric cardiologists under Dr. Major Prabhat Kumar at the hospital located on…

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