By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Patients visiting Loknayak Jayaprakash (LNJP) Bone Hospital in Rajvanshi Nagar can now access MRI test facilities at the lowest cost compared to leading hospitals such as PMCH, NMCH, Jaiprabha Medanta, Patna AIIMS, and IGIMS. The new service, set to begin on 15 February, will offer MRI tests for Lumbar Spondylitis (LS)…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) is set to provide branded medicines at significantly reduced prices, along with super speciality treatment. These medicines will be available at the Central Drug Store (Kendriya Aushadhi Shala) located within the hospital premises. From there, they will be supplied to medical stores in five…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Bihar Health Department and Sankara Eye Foundation India, Coimbatore, on Friday at the Chief Minister’s Secretariat in Patna. The MoU, which was signed in the presence of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, outlines the construction and operation of a super specialty eye hospital…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The elderly population of Bihar will no longer face hurdles in accessing medical treatment. The state government has introduced the Ayushman Vay Vandan Yojana, a scheme ensuring free treatment for residents aged 70 years and above. On Wednesday, Health Minister Mangal Pandey and Urban Development Minister Nitin Nabin formally inaugurated the…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Dengue cases continue to rise steadily in Patna, with four new patients admitted to IGIMS, Patna today. According to Dr Manish Mandal, Superintendent of IGIMS, the current strain of dengue is characterised by severe pain in the legs and arms, leading locals to nickname it ‘limping fever’. Other symptoms include body…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: A new laboratory is being developed at Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (IGIMS) in Patna, the capital of Bihar, where heart and brain diseases can be examined simultaneously. Additionally, the lab will assist elderly patients whose veins are difficult to locate. Once operational, this lab will eliminate the need for…
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…
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…
By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Following the detection of monkeypox cases in several countries, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has expressed concern about the potential spread of the infection in India. In response, the Bihar Health Department has heightened its alertness and issued an advisory to the public. Health desks have been established at various locations,…
