The Gujarat government has updated its Essential Drugs List for 2025–26, increasing the total number of medicines to 1,479. The revision includes 150 new medicines and removes 57 outdated drugs, strengthening access to essential treatments across primary, secondary, and tertiary healthcare facilities while supporting free medicine schemes in the state.
Rising tensions in the Middle East are threatening Indian pharmaceutical exports worth up to ₹5,000 crore. Shipping disruptions, rising freight costs, and unstable maritime routes could impact medicine supply to Gulf countries. The situation highlights the vulnerability of global pharma supply chains and the importance of stable trade routes.
Punjab plans to expand medical education by establishing seven new medical colleges that will add around 600 MBBS seats. The initiative aims to create more opportunities for NEET aspirants, reduce the need for students to pursue MBBS abroad, and strengthen healthcare infrastructure through new teaching hospitals and improved training facilities.
India’s healthcare sector achieved global recognition in the World’s Best Hospitals 2026 rankings. Medanta Gurugram secured the top position in India followed by AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, and CMC Vellore. The rankings highlight India’s improving healthcare infrastructure, clinical expertise, and growing reputation in providing high quality patient care.
AIIMS Jodhpur graduate Dr. Anuj Agnihotri secured All India Rank 1 in the UPSC Civil Services Examination 2025. His journey from MBBS to civil services reflects discipline, strategic preparation, and a strong commitment to public service. His success highlights how professionals from diverse academic backgrounds can excel in India’s toughest competitive exam.
The Kerala High Court is set to re-examine whether physiotherapists can legally use the prefix “Dr.” before their names. Doctors’ associations have challenged an earlier ruling that allowed the practice, arguing it may confuse patients. The case could shape national policy on professional titles in healthcare.
India has launched the world’s largest free HPV vaccination drive targeting 14 year old girls to prevent cervical cancer. The nationwide campaign provides a single dose HPV vaccine through government health facilities and schools, marking a historic step toward reducing cervical cancer cases and improving women’s health in India.
The NHRC has taken suo motu cognizance of the suicide of an AIIMS Bhopal assistant professor allegedly linked to workplace harassment. The case has sparked debate over toxic work culture in medical institutions, institutional accountability, and the need for stronger grievance mechanisms and mental health support for doctors.
A young doctor forced to quit an MS Gynaecology PG seat due to alleged harassment and ragging approached the Madhya Pradesh High Court after authorities withheld his original documents and demanded a ₹30 lakh bond penalty. The court intervened and ordered the return of the documents, highlighting serious concerns about harassment, PG bond policies, and mental health in medical education.
The FDA grants fast track approval to Johnson & Johnson’s TECVAYLI and DARZALEX FASPRO combination for relapsed multiple myeloma, offering improved survival outcomes.
Doctors across Karnal launched an indefinite strike after the SHO of Gharaunda police station allegedly slapped and assaulted a doctor on duty at a Community Health Centre. CCTV footage of the incident went viral, sparking outrage among the medical community. The SHO has been suspended and a departmental inquiry has been initiated as doctors demand FIR registration.
Rajasthan High Court enhances compensation to ₹78 lakh in a 2015 accident death of a final year MBBS student. Court fixed ₹50,000 notional income recognising the future earning potential of a young doctor and rejecting the argument that a student had no income. A significant judgment in motor accident compensation law.
