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Vicky Pathare

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Maharashtra ‘KUSUM’ drive for zero leprosy transmission by 2027

Maharashtra ‘KUSUM’ drive for zero leprosy transmission by 2027

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 01:26 IST

52 private hospitals to be added to PMC’s disease surveillance network

52 private hospitals to be added to PMC’s disease surveillance network

Updated on Jan 30, 2026 01:20 IST

Ajit Dada leaves lasting impression on city he helped shape over more than 30 years

For years, Pimpri-Chinchwad’s poor roads, limited water supply, absence of flyovers, insufficient healthcare facilities and fewer educational institutions forced many residents to live in Pune while working or running businesses in the twin city. (HT)

Updated on Jan 29, 2026 24:06 IST

Maha to manufacture goatpox vaccine at its Pune institute

A goat herder walks livestock through the village of Sawantwadi in Beed district, Maharashtra, India, on Sunday, Apr. 14, 2019. A three-year drought has left some farmers with no income to pay back loans, with tragic consequences: Beed reportedly has the state's highest rate of farmer suicides. As many as 12,602 farmers and agricultural laborers in India committed suicide in 2015, according to the last available data before the government stopped releasing figures. Maharashtra, along with neighboring Telangana and Karnataka, accounted for half of the deaths among India's 29 states that year. Photographer: Dhiraj Singh/Bloomberg (Bloomberg)

Updated on Jan 26, 2026 24:32 IST

State to revamp panel monitoring hysterectomies in Beed amid rising concerns

Amreli, Gujarat, India- Asia; Feb. 09, 2008 - Portrait of young happy rural woman carrying harvested sugarcane leaves shoots against plantation background in the fields (Shutterstock)

Updated on Jan 26, 2026 24:28 IST

State-level workshop to fix CRVS data gaps held in Pune

Maharashtra Public Health Department on Friday convened one-day state-level workshop in Pune to strengthen the Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system across the state. (HT)

Updated on Jan 25, 2026 24:12 IST

PMC regularises zonal medical officer posts after decade, clears path for promotions

The PMC has five posts of ZMO’s that were created nearly ten years ago as per the direction of the municipal commissioner, but without formal approval from the general body. As a result, officers working as ZMOs had neither statutory authority nor eligibility for promotions, despite handling critical supervisory and field responsibilities. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 24, 2026 23:00 IST

Hajj immunisation preponed, officials scramble to meet Feb deadline

Maharashtra health officials are making urgent efforts to put systems in place after the public health department advanced immunisation schedule for Hajj pilgrims from April to February this year. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jan 24, 2026 03:24 IST

Job fraud case: FIR registered against two health staff; prime accused denies allegations

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Updated on Jan 24, 2026 01:06 IST

World’s first genetic link to transient neonatal diabetes found at BJMC-Sassoon Hospital

World’s first genetic link to transient neonatal diabetes found at BJMC-Sassoon Hospital

Updated on Jan 24, 2026 24:56 IST

WHO surveillance flags rise in AFP cases in Pune

Doctor's desk desk, medical concept with a copy space

Updated on Jan 21, 2026 23:42 IST

Youth dies after alleged misdiagnosis at Aundh district hospital; family seeks action

The committee has been appointed to conduct the probe. Based on the findings, further action will be taken against the respective doctor and staff found at fault, says official. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 02:50 IST

Private hospitals flag delays, documentation hurdles in fire NOC process

We also understand there can be technical issues, and the respective department is working on it, says official. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 02:42 IST

PMC surprise checks on vaccine stocks after tetanus shot row at hospital

The health department issued the circular last week following reports of patients at Late Jayabai Sutar Maternity Home being asked to buy tetanus injections from private medical stores due to an alleged shortage. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 20, 2026 24:46 IST

Pathologists’ body lodges complaint against Pune doctor for signing reports despite being suspended

The insurance company shared the records of the pathology reports of a patient from a private multi-speciality hospital in Jejuri with the signatures of the doctor in question, Dr Sireesha Mohan. (HT)

Updated on Jan 18, 2026 23:44 IST

Influenza cases, deaths dropped sharply in Maharashtra in 2025

According to the district-wise data for 2025, Mumbai reported the highest number of 280 influenza cases and two deaths, followed by Kolhapur (193 cases) and Pune (173 cases), respectively. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Jan 18, 2026 22:14 IST

Four party city chiefs suffer shock defeat in Pune civic polls

Voters defeated city chiefs of Shiv Sena (UBT), MNS, NCP and Shiv Sena. Only the Congress city president managed to retain their seats. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jan 18, 2026 02:14 IST

Fund crunch stalls Nikshay Poshan Yojana leaving 1.57 lakh TB patients in distress

According to the public health department officials, the disruption has persisted for the past six months as funds provided for the scheme from the Union ministry of health and family welfare were not released. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 18, 2026 02:00 IST

In PCMC, BJP improves its 2017 tally, tightens grip on industrial township

While Chinchwad and Bhosari are represented by BJP MLAs Shankar Jagtap and Mahesh Landge (in pic), respectively; Pimpri is held by NCP (Ajit Pawar faction) MLA Anna Bansode. (HT)

Updated on Jan 17, 2026 01:34 IST

PMC seeks police probe into alleged sexual abuse of stray dog at ABC centre

The PMC issued notice to the agency seeking an explanation. In its reply, the organisation said that the staffer seen in the video has been dismissed and that a complaint has been lodged at Phursungi police station. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jan 17, 2026 01:18 IST

Former PCMC mayor’s hubby booked for photographing votes inside polling booth

The act is a clear violation of election rules, as mobile phones are prohibited within 100 metres of polling stations and photography inside polling booths is strictly banned. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 01:40 IST

Lower voter turnout may tilt balance in favour of parties with strong organisational structure in PCMC polls

The PCMC has been divided into 32 wards, each electing four corporators, taking the total strength of the civic body to 128 members. (MAHENDRA KOLHE/ HT)

Updated on Jan 16, 2026 01:20 IST

Maharashtra launches special drive to meet health targets by March 31

Maharashtra launches special drive to meet health targets by March 31

Updated on Jan 15, 2026 02:24 IST

Five workers injured in Daund hotel cylinder blast die

Five workers injured in Daund hotel cylinder blast die

Updated on Jan 15, 2026 02:08 IST

Drug-resistant bacteria’s genome sequencing begins in Maharashtra

A patient writes a note to medical staffers, in the ICU of the Bassini Hospital, in Cinisello Balsamo, near Milan, Italy, Tuesday, April 14, 2020. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people, but for some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. (Claudio Furlan/LaPresse via AP) (AP)

Updated on Jan 14, 2026 02:06 IST

Health dept to launch menopause clinics from January 14

At these clinics, women will undergo detailed medical examinations and receive treatment based on their symptoms. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 13, 2026 01:42 IST

Stray dog bites 25 persons, sparks panic across Phursungi

The team captured the dog and sent it to a shelter home. We have kept it under observation, and tests will be performed to check whether or not it is infected with rabies. Additionally, the treatment of all dog bite victims has started, says official. (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 13, 2026 24:38 IST

Six injured in Daund LPG blast leave Sassoon Hospital

Caused by an LPG cylinder leak, the explosion injured 10 hotel staff members. All were initially taken to a private hospital in Daund, after which six critically injured workers were referred to Pune and admitted to SGH, officials said. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jan 12, 2026 01:44 IST

State to redraw blue, red flood lines after fresh survey: CM

The chief minister further said that the state has prepared a <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,300-crore project for the rejuvenation of the Pavana, Mula and Indrayani rivers. (HT FILE)

Updated on Jan 12, 2026 01:34 IST

PMC to launch mobile unit for stray dog birth control

PMC will launch mobile animal rabies elimination care hospital to bolster animal birth control programme in newly merged villages that lack permanent facilities. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Updated on Jan 11, 2026 01:56 IST

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