By M.S. Sanil Kumar Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala’s biomedical waste management system is heading towards a major crisis, with the Indian Medical Association (IMA) warning that the state’s existing infrastructure is no longer capable of handling the rapidly growing volume of waste generated by hospitals, laboratories and other healthcare institutions. The warning comes as IMA’s IMAGE (Indian […]

KOZHIKODE, June 22: A seven-year-old girl from Kummankode in Nadapuram, Kozhikode district, has been diagnosed with Shigella infection, prompting health authorities to strengthen surveillance and preventive measures in the region. The child, who underwent treatment after developing symptoms of the bacterial disease, has fully recovered and has been discharged from hospital. The latest case comes […]

Thiruvananthapuram, June 21 Natyaveda College of Performing Arts, Vattiyoorkavu, marked International Yoga Day on Sunday with a special message highlighting the close relationship between yoga, classical dance and holistic well-being. Extending Yoga Day greetings, the institution said, “Asana in stillness, Natya in motion. True dance is nothing but a moving meditation.” The message underscored the […]

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Kerala reported another death due to Shigella infection on Wednesday, raising concerns over the spread of communicable diseases across the state amid a surge in fever, dengue and leptospirosis cases. A 75-year-old woman from Aliparamba in Malappuram district succumbed to the infection on Tuesday. Health authorities also confirmed 12 new Shigella cases on Wednesday. […]

Kozhikode, June 12: Health authorities in Kozhikode have reported no new Nipah virus infections, offering some relief as intensive surveillance and containment measures continue across the district. However, three individuals currently under quarantine have been admitted to hospital for observation after developing health concerns, and their samples have been sent for laboratory testing. The lone […]

KOLLAM, June 11: Kerala health authorities have confirmed fresh cases of Shigella infection in Kollam district, prompting intensified surveillance and preventive measures amid growing concerns over the spread of the bacterial disease in the state. Two school students from Paravur and Palathara in Kollam district have tested positive for Shigella infection and are currently undergoing […]

Chennai, April 15, 2026: The Kauvery Heart Institute at Kauvery Hospital, Radial Road, has introduced a specialised cardiac care initiative aimed at treating critically ill patients suffering from complex and high-risk heart conditions. The programme, known as Complex High-Risk Indicated Procedures (CHIP), is designed to handle life-threatening cardiac emergencies with a combination of advanced technology […]

Chennai, April 13: In a significant step towards advancing preventive and precision healthcare, SRM Medical College Hospital and Research Centre has inaugurated a dedicated Genetic Clinic aimed at strengthening early diagnosis and patient-centred care. The facility was formally launched on March 27 at SRM Hospital’s ‘C’ Block, near the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Outpatient Department. The […]

Thiruvananthapuram, April 13 “True healthcare lies not just in treating disease, but in ensuring it never occurs,” says Abey George, General Secretary of the Swasthi Foundation, articulating a transformative vision that is steadily reshaping the approach to cancer care in Kerala. Under his leadership, the foundation has emerged as a pioneering force in preventive oncology, […]