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State issues SOPs to curb dengue, chikungunya spread during monsoon

India, Aug. 24 -- The state health department on Friday issued fresh standard operating procedures (SOPs) to check and prevent spread of mosquito-related diseases like dengue and chikungunya as monsoo... Read More


IMA, private hospitals to draft protocols to define medical emergencies

India, Aug. 24 -- Following the death of a 37-year-old pregnant woman who was allegedly denied treatment at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital over a demand for a Rs.10 lakh deposit, the Indian Medical Ass... Read More


Pimpri-Chinchwad recreating history using scrap, set to get new theme park

India, Aug. 24 -- The Pimpri-Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) is giving the twin city a new landmark, the 'Waste to Wonder Theme Park' located at Rajmata Jijau Udyan, Pimple Saudagar, that will ... Read More


PCMC starts dialysis centre at Talera Hospital

India, Aug. 24 -- The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) has set up a dialysis centre at Talera Hospital, Chinchwad, with support from Fiat India Automobiles Pvt. Ltd. (FIAPL) under its cor... Read More


PCMC bans amusement rides, trampolines on civic grounds

India, Aug. 23 -- The Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) on Thursday banned swings, merry-go-rounds, trampolines, inflatable playhouses, mechanical rides, and similar amusement equipment on... Read More


Charitable hospitals asked to ensure 24/7 medical social workers

India, Aug. 23 -- The joint charity commissioner's office, Pune division, has directed all charitable hospitals to ensure the availability of medical social workers round-the-clock to assist poor and ... Read More


Thalassemia prevention project launched in city

India, Aug. 22 -- Two organisations have come together to safeguard future generations from Thalassemia, an inherited blood disorder, through routine pregnancy screening. The Federation of Obstetric ... Read More


PCMC identifies 13,824 illegal water connections in first phase of crackdown

India, Aug. 22 -- Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation's (PCMC's) massive door-to-door drive, launched in February, to curb illegal water connections in the twin city has so far resulted in identifi... Read More


Doctors warn of surge in vector-borne diseases

India, Aug. 21 -- Experts warn that the recent rains is expected to trigger a sharp rise in vector-borne diseases in the city. According to Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) data, 11 cases of dengue w... Read More


Over 1K evacuated as water released from dams amid incessant rains in Pimpri-Chinchwad

India, Aug. 21 -- Torrential rain combined with the release of water from Pavana and Mulshi dams has led to a flood like situation in several parts of Pimpri-Chinchwad. According to officials, the civ... Read More