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State revokes suspension of liver transplant at Sahyadri Hospitals

India, Nov. 28 -- The Maharashtra public health department on Thursday revoked the suspension on live liver transplant surgeries at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospitals, Deccan Gymkhana, after a high-l... Read More


Greens, citizens halt RFD work along Mula river over environmental concerns

India, Nov. 28 -- Work on the riverfront development (RFD) project along the Mula River in Pimple Nilakh ground to a halt Thursday afternoon after environmental activists and citizens alleged that exc... Read More


Alarming rise in hypertension, diabetes among women

India, Nov. 27 -- Pune is witnessing an alarming rise in lifestyle-related diseases among women, with data released Wednesday from the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar (SNSP) Abhiyan (screening campaign) ... Read More


Maha order on stray dogs leaves PMC scrambling for resources

India, Nov. 27 -- The recent government resolution (GR) directing all local bodies to catch, vaccinate and sterilise stray dogs found near educational institutions, public and private hospitals, sport... Read More


maha set to roll out hpv vaccination for 14-yr-old girls

PUNE, Nov. 25 -- Maharashtra is among a few states in the country that are set to begin Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to protect adolescent girls from cervical cancer. A single-dose Gardasil ... Read More


Health dept panel to probe fund misuse at Yerawada mental hospital

India, Nov. 25 -- After a five-month delay, the deputy director of health services for the Pune region has finally formed a committee to probe the alleged misappropriation of funds allocated for build... Read More


Maha set to begin HPV vaccination for adolescent girls

India, Nov. 25 -- Maharashtra is among a few states in the country that are set to begin Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination to protect adolescent girls from cervical cancer. A single-dose Gardasil... Read More


Biomedical waste mismanagement at state TB centre in Aundh raises safety concerns

India, Nov. 24 -- Serious lapses in biomedical waste management at the State Tuberculosis Training and Demonstration Centre (STDC) in Aundh have sparked alarm over potential exposure to drug-resistant... Read More


Donkeys tow Thar in Pune; animal rights group seeks punitive action

Pune, Nov. 23 -- A video from Pune showing two donkeys towing a Mahindra Thar SUV along a public road has sparked nationwide outrage. According to activists, the vehicle weighs between 1,660kg and 1,8... Read More


PMC cracks down on bulk waste generators failing to process wet waste

India, Nov. 22 -- The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has initiated a citywide survey of bulk waste generators (BWGs) and warned that strict action will be taken against those failing to process wet ... Read More