Kolkata:The air inside the auditorium hummed with a quiet, palpable electricity on Friday evening as the spotlight shifted away from the conventional to illuminate true, barrier-breaking resilience. At the 9th Edition of the Disha Samman 2026 hosted by Disha Eye Hospitals, the stage belonged not to corporate dignitaries, but to champions who have long had […]
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Kolkata: More than 350 people took part in a breast cancer awareness rally organised by Ruby Cancer Centre, a unit of Ruby General Hospital, in Kolkata on Saturday. The rally brought together cancer survivors, their families, doctors, healthcare professionals, nursing students and members of the cultural and sporting fraternity to spread awareness about early detection […]
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Kolkata: Highlighting the importance of recognising stroke symptoms early and seeking immediate medical care, Desun Hospital observed World Stroke Day 2026 with awareness sessions, the inauguration of a Stroke Risk Assessment Kiosk and a special meet for stroke survivors in Kolkata. The programme brought together medical experts, patients and stroke survivors to discuss prevention, diagnosis, […]
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Kolkata: Recognising the warning signs of a stroke and seeking immediate medical attention can make a crucial difference to a patient’s recovery. Neurology and neurointervention specialists at Manipal Hospitals EM Bypass and Mukundapur highlighted this message during a World Stroke Day awareness programme in Kolkata on Thursday, focusing on early diagnosis, preventive healthcare and the […]
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More than 500 beneficiaries receive health screenings for diabetes, hypertension and other non-communicable diseases Chennai : More than 500 police personnel and their family members attended a health camp organised by Apollo Speciality Hospitals, Vanagaram, in collaboration with the Avadi Police Commissionerate under Tamil Nadu Police’s ‘Kaval Kudumbam’ welfare scheme. The camp was held at […]
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Kolkata : With Kolkata gearing up for Durga Puja celebrations, Manipal Hospitals Kolkata has strengthened its healthcare preparedness to ensure uninterrupted medical assistance for residents and visitors throughout the festive period. All five units of the hospital network — EM Bypass, Mukundapur, Dhakuria, Saltlake and Broadway — are on high alert, with 24×7 emergency services, […]
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Kolkata and Durgapur pandal hoppers can access refreshments and complimentary, contactless health assessments from October 16 to 20 Kolkata : Amid the festive rush of Durga Puja, Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited has introduced ‘Bishram Grih’, a rest-and-refresh lounge initiative at three selected Durga Puja pandals in Kolkata and Durgapur. The initiative aims […]
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Kolkata: Durga Puja is a time for joy, togetherness and celebration, and for 20 children in Kolkata, this festive season became even more special as they embarked on a memorable pandal-hopping journey through the city. Organised by Woodlands Hospital under its community outreach initiative ‘Khudeder Puja Safar’, the third edition of the programme offered the […]
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Kolkata : A 42-year-old farmer from Bihar has made a gradual recovery after undergoing emergency brain surgery at Manipal Hospital, Dhakuria, following a life-threatening brain haemorrhage caused by a ruptured aneurysm. The patient, identified as Ramesh Kumar (name changed), was brought to the hospital with a severe headache, repeated vomiting and drowsiness. The neurosurgical team, […]
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Kolkata: Suraksha Diagnostics Limited has expanded access to advanced diagnostic imaging in Kolkata with the introduction of its latest MRI and CT capabilities at Mukundapur. The facility features the uMR 780 AI-enabled 3T MRI system and the uCT 780 160-slice CT scanner, aimed at supporting detailed clinical assessments while improving the overall scanning experience for […]
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