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patient care news

Despite PWD inspection, Civil Hosp remains flooded

During the visit at around 2pm, HT found stagnant water pooled across the basement,
Published on Jul 11, 2026 08:05 am IST

Delhi govt orders action on Fortis after probe flags patient care lapses

A complaint was made to Chief Minister Rekha Gupta during a Jan Sunwai.
Updated on Jun 26, 2026 04:47 am IST

Haryana issues sweeping directives to improve govt hospital services

Haryana issues sweeping directives to improve govt hospital services
Published on May 21, 2026 12:17 am IST

CM Suvendu orders crackdown on 'broker raj' at govt hospitals

CM Suvendu orders crackdown on 'broker raj' at govt hospitals
Published on May 15, 2026 09:12 pm IST

More than caregivers: Nurses recount emotional moments from hospital life

Bhavna Bhatt, a staff nurse at SGPGIMS, said emotional attachment to young patients becomes inevitable. (Sourced)
Published on May 13, 2026 03:50 am IST

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta makes surprise visit to LNJP Hospital on Nurses Day

Delhi CM Rekha Gupta also highlighted the government’s decision to increase nursing interns’ stipends by 27 times. (Representative image)
Published on May 12, 2026 03:25 pm IST

Ludhiana: Patient care under strain as staff crunch hits civil hospital

According to SMO Dr Akhil Sareen, higher authorities have been apprised about the hospital’s requirements. (HT File)
Published on May 09, 2026 04:18 am IST

PCMC plans major revamp of YCM Hospital

PCMC has initiated major revamp of Yashwantrao Chavan Memorial Hospital (YCMH) with plans to introduce super-speciality services, expand key facilities and upgrade infrastructure. (HT)
Published on May 03, 2026 05:54 am IST

Resident docs oppose KEM renaming

KEM Hospital
Published on Apr 26, 2026 04:28 am IST

Ludhiana: Private doctors fill-in as specialists’ shortage cripples services

Currently, the civil hospital in Ludhiana is managing with temporary arrangements. (HT PHOTO)
Published on Apr 20, 2026 06:36 am IST

‘No work, no pay’ for striking nurses, says Punjab health minister

Health minister Dr Balbir Singh on Thursday warned the protesting nurses to resume duties or face action.
Published on Apr 10, 2026 06:44 am IST

High-level panel begins probe into alleged 1.24 crore irregularities at Yerawada mental hospital

Pune, India - Dec. 14, 2018:A view of Mental hospital at Yerwada in Pune, India, on Friday, December 14, 2018. (Photo by Shankar Narayan/HT PHOTO)
Published on Apr 09, 2026 05:36 am IST

Chandigarh: PGIMER gets 14th AMRIT pharmacy, highest among public sector hospitals

PGIMER director Dr Vivek Lal interacting with Rajesh Nair, vice-president, AMRIT pharmacy, after the store’s inauguration. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 31, 2026 08:16 am IST

Chief secretary inspects SNMMCH in Dhanbad

Jharkhand chief secretary Avinash Kumar inspects Shaheed Nirmal Mahto Medical College and Hospital in Dhanbad. (HT Photo)
Published on Mar 20, 2026 07:31 pm IST

Doctor meets former teacher as patient years later, calls moment 'unforgettable'

In her post, Dr Juneja described the moment as both special and deeply humbling.
Updated on Mar 18, 2026 11:59 pm IST

Docs, attendants clash over ventilator delay at Lucknow hospital; patient dies

Scene outside emergency ward of RMLIMS (Sourced)
Updated on Mar 18, 2026 01:33 pm IST

Delhi hospitals alter patient menus, look at ways to conserve gas

At AIIMS, an official in charge of diet and kitchen operations said the hospital has also begun reviewing its cooking methods. (HT Photo/representational image)
Published on Mar 13, 2026 10:42 pm IST

Supreme Court comes down heavily on discharging patients ‘against medical advice’

The court passed a landmark judgment allowing passive euthanasia for a 32-year-old man. (ANI)
Published on Mar 12, 2026 10:52 am IST

Chandigarh: With just 60 ventilators, critical patient care at GMCH-32 suffers

Operating a single ICU ventilator requires an anaesthetist, two nurses, two resident doctors, technical staff, a sweeper and an attendant across three shifts, along with relievers. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Feb 26, 2026 08:10 am IST

20 new AIIMS should progressively establish world standards in patient care: Nadda

20 new AIIMS should progressively establish world standards in patient care: Nadda
Updated on Feb 20, 2026 06:19 pm IST

AI tools will support, not replace, clinical expertise: Roy Jakobs, CEO of Philips

He added that the aim is to allow clinicians to spend less time on administrative work and more time on patient care.
Published on Feb 17, 2026 06:04 am IST

Dy CM orders dismissal of over a dozen ‘absentee doctors’

Deputy chief minister Brajesh Pathak instructed the additional chief secretary of the health department to initiate their dismissal from service with immediate effect. (File Photo)
Published on Jan 13, 2026 06:56 am IST

Doctors, startups discuss use of Artificial Intelligence in hospital at GIMS Greater Noida

Organised by the Centre for Medical Innovation (CMI GIMS), the roundtable brought together clinicians, policymakers, AI experts and MedTech startups to assess whether emerging tools are ready for routine patient care. (HT Archive)
Published on Jan 08, 2026 08:08 am IST

'India cured me', NRI blasts US healthcare system after 10-year return

A Non-Resident Indian praises the Indian healthcare system on Reddit after returning from the US, claiming it has 'cured' him.
Published on Dec 27, 2025 04:14 pm IST

Docs up ante, announce indefinite strike, Haryana govt invokes ESMA

Patients sitting outside the Karnal civil hospital on Tuesday. (HT Photo)
Published on Dec 10, 2025 07:52 am IST

Ludhiana: 18 of 22 medicine specialist posts lying vacant in district

Over 44 % of doctors’ posts in the district are vacant. (HT Photo)
Published on Dec 09, 2025 06:52 am IST

Bond period: Govt medical institutes in UP told to continue PG students’ services till counselling completed

Postgraduate medical students are supposed to serve a bond period, which is mandatory for all students getting admission in government institutions. (REPRESENTIVE IMAGE)
Published on Dec 07, 2025 03:22 am IST

Ludhiana: New walkway at civil hospital to keep ambulance routes clear

The emergency and the trauma ward in civil hospital receive around 150-200 patients daily. (HT Photo)
Published on Nov 30, 2025 06:58 am IST

At Ayodhya medical college, erring students to write ‘Ram-Ram’ as punishment

(For representation)
Published on Nov 11, 2025 04:28 am IST

Festive break causes blood crisis in Navi Mumbai

Festive break causes blood crisis in Navi Mumbai
Published on Oct 31, 2025 05:10 am IST