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India’s medical tourism sector is projected to nearly double from $8.7 billion in 2025 to $16.2 billion by 2030, driven by healthcare infrastructure, AYUSH systems, and policy support. The government is also developing Regional Medical Hubs to boost growth

India and Ecuador discussed a potential preferential trade agreement and expanded cooperation in healthcare, agriculture, and digital tech during talks between S. Jaishankar and Foreign Minister Gabriela Sommerfeld, alongside new MoUs and development grants

Supreme Court of India directed states and UTs to draft practical ICU implementation plans based on standard guidelines, prioritising essential resources, training, and compliance. It also asked nursing and paramedical bodies to enhance training, with a final blueprint due within three weeks

Dementia extends beyond memory loss, affecting language, behavior, and daily functioning. Rare forms are frequently overlooked or misdiagnosed, highlighting the need for increased awareness, early detection, and specialized care to manage diverse cognitive, emotional, and neurological symptoms effectively

In Hyderabad, doctors at Gandhi Hospital successfully removed a rare 2.8-kg, 45-cm enlarged spleen from a woman suffering splenomegaly and pancytopenia. The complex surgery was successful, and the patient is recovering well

In Telangana, government doctors’ associations—including TTGDA, TGGDA, and TSRDA—strongly opposed the State’s proposal to appoint IAS officers as heads of teaching hospitals. They argued that hospital administration requires specialized medical training and clinical expertise, not bureaucratic leadership, to maintain quality and accountability

India has brought AI-based diagnostic software under medical device regulations, mandating government licences and clinical validation. The move subjects AI tools to safety standards similar to medical equipment and is expected to impact health-tech start-ups using AI in clinical care.

The Supreme Court will hear a plea on December 15 seeking a national expert committee to draft guidelines for the care, rehabilitation, and protection of persons with autism and intellectual disabilities, including residential facilities and mandatory institutional standards

Novo Nordisk has launched its once-weekly diabetes and weight-management drug Ozempic in India. The semaglutide-based GLP-1 agonist improves glycaemic control, supports weight loss and may reduce cardiovascular and kidney risks. Prices start at Rs 8,800 per month for the lowest dose

Doctors at Care Hospitals, Malakpet, successfully removed a complex Acoustic Schwannoma from a 25-year-old man from Khammam. The high-precision surgery prevented neurological damage, with the patient regaining balance and mobility before being discharged within three days

A two-and-a-half-year study by the South Asian Liver Institute has found alarming levels of multi-drug resistant bacterial infections among liver transplant patients in a semi-rural town, with 94 per cent of cultures resistant to first- and second-line antibiotics

The Telangana SHRC has ordered Rs 50,000 compensation to a mother whose newborn suffered head injuries when a ceiling fan fell at Gudihathnoor PHC. The inquiry cited poor hospital maintenance and stressed that public hospitals are responsible for patient safety

The Delhi High Court upheld a CAT order directing the Railways to fully reimburse Covid treatment costs for a retired employee, ruling that medical reimbursement is an enforceable right. The Railways must pay the balance with 8 per cent interest

The Apollo Institute of Hospital Administration hosted SAKCON 2025 in Hyderabad, in collaboration with CAHO. The fourth edition of the student conference highlighted sustainability and green healthcare, attracting over 500 delegates and 100 research abstracts from across India.

Telangana will collaborate with Estonia to boost e-governance and digital healthcare. Minister Sridhar Babu praised Estonia’s 100 per cent health record digitisation and said Telangana will learn from Estonia's digital expertise, including in AI, robotics, and cybersecurity

Gastroenteritis and food poisoning both cause symptoms like diarrhoea, vomiting, and abdominal pain, but differ in cause and onset. Gastro is typically a gut infection from viruses or bacteria, often spread via contaminated surfaces or people. Food poisoning occurs from eating food tainted with toxins, chemicals, or microbes

Dopamine, a key neurotransmitter, plays a central role in how we experience pleasure, motivation, focus, and learning. It not only helps us enjoy rewarding activities like food, social media, and love, but also drives us to pursue those experiences again

Children are routinely given the measles-mumps- rubella (MMR) vaccine at 12 months and the measles-mumps-rubella-varicella (MMRV, with “varicella” being chickenpox) vaccine at 18 months. Babies at higher risk of catching the disease can also be given an additional early dose

The 9-month-old baby, Lavanya, who suffered profound hearing loss, has successfully undergone a complex cochlear implant surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad. Baby Lavanya was born to parents Diveka Dhanraj and Satish Sakishnu of Indian origin settled in Guyana

The cloud extended some 3,200 km from Jamaica to well past Barbados in the eastern Caribbean and some 1,200 km from the Turks and Caicos Islands in the northern Caribbean down south to Trinidad and Tobago