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AC of Aundh District Hospital ICU not working for over a week

India, Feb. 27 -- It's been more than a week since the heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) system of the intensive care unit (ICU) at Aundh District Hospital (ACU) stopped working followi... Read More


FDA to begin surprise inspections of quick commerce dark stores following complaints

India, Feb. 27 -- The state food and drug administration (FDA) will begin mandatory surprise inspections of dark stores and warehouses operated by quick commerce companies; food and drug administratio... Read More


Maha recorded 1,097 rubella and measles cases in 2025

Pune, Feb. 27 -- Maharashtra reported 1,097 confirmed cases of measles and rubella in 2025, underscoring persistent gaps in immunisation coverage and early disease detection, according to the state he... Read More


Maha makes anomaly scan mandatory for high-risk pregnant women at 18-20 weeks

India, Feb. 24 -- In a move to reduce infant deaths caused by congenital anomalies, the Maharashtra government has made it mandatory for high-risk pregnant women to undergo an anomaly scan between 18 ... Read More


Staff crunch cripples 64 FRUs, raising concerns over maternal and child health

India, Feb. 23 -- As many as 64 of the 236 First Referral Units (FRUs) across Maharashtra are currently non-functional due to staff shortage of specialised doctors and infrastructure-related issues, t... Read More


All healthcare workers to undergo special training from March in Maha

India, Feb. 23 -- The Maharashtra Public Health department will roll out the 'Comprehensive Primary Health Care (CPHC)' training programme across the state from next month, aiming to strengthen grassr... Read More


Sharad Pawar hospitalised in Pune for mild dehydration, condition stable

India, Feb. 23 -- Nationalist Congress Party (SP) president Sharad Pawar was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic (RHC) on Sunday due to mild dehydration, hospital officials said. Doctors treating Pawar said... Read More


Sharad Pawar in hosp for mild dehydration

Pune, Feb. 23 -- Nationalist Congress Party (SP) president Sharad Pawar was admitted to Ruby Hall Clinic (RHC) on Sunday due to mild dehydration, hospital officials said. Doctors treating Pawar said t... Read More


State begins verification of post-Covid avascular necrosis cases after patient complaints

India, Feb. 22 -- The Maharashtra public health department has issued directions to all deputy directors across the state to submit records along with medical board opinions on cases of avascular necr... Read More


Stray dogs attack child at housing society in Kirkatwadi; PMC launches action

India, Feb. 21 -- A minor narrowly escaped serious injury after being attacked by a group of stray dogs inside a housing society in the Kirkatwadi area on Friday. The incident, which occurred at Chait... Read More