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, […]

The Global Preventive Onco Summit (GPOS) 2026, a major international forum dedicated to cancer prevention and early intervention, will be held from January 16 to 18 at the Hyatt Regency in Thiruvananthapuram. The three-day Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme is expected to bring together leading oncologists, public health experts, researchers, policymakers and healthcare professionals from […]

Kanyakumari, Oct 19 Rotarian Lal Goel, Founder and Charter President of the Rotary Club of Organ Donation International, and Chairman of both the Organ Donation India Foundation and GYAN, undertook a moment of deep meditation at the iconic Swami Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari, seeking spiritual enlightenment to guide his nationwide mission of promoting organ […]

Thiruvananthapuram, Oct 12 A motivational talk on the significance of organ donation was organised at the CISF Unit, LPSC Valiamala today. The session was graced by Shri Ashutosh Gaur, Commandant, VSSC Thumba, and featured Rotarian Lal Goel, National President of the Rotary Club Organ Donation, as the keynote speaker. The session aimed to spread awareness […]