Category: Healthcare

ASG Eye Hospital Launches Free Consultation & Surgery for Firecracker-Related Eye Injuries in Children This Diwali

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Kolkata: With Diwali just around the corner, ASG Eye Hospital, one of India’s leading eye care institutions, has announced a special initiative to safeguard children from eye injuries caused by firecrackers. The hospital is offering free consultation and necessary surgeries for children under 15 who sustain eye injuries during the festive season. The initiative will […]

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Rudraksh Foundation Launches “HEKA” – A Comprehensive Medical Web App

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Kolkata: The Rudraksh Foundation has officially launched HEKA, a first-of-its-kind medical web app designed to provide patients and their families with a seamless, stress-free, and complete healthcare experience. The app brings together treatment, transportation, and accommodation services — all under one digital platform. The launch event took place at Rotary Sadan, Room No. 102, and […]

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Desun Hospital Launches Specialized Breast Cancer Clinic, Championing Breast Conservation Surgery for Healing with Dignity

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Kolkata: Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women in India, accounting for nearly 30% of all female cancers. In 2025 alone, an estimated 2.3 lakh women nationwide, including more than 15,000 in West Bengal, are expected to be newly diagnosed. Alarmingly, over half of these cases are detected at advanced stages, and Indian […]

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Fortis Hospital Anandapur Launches 6-Month Free Heart Health Screening Drive

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Kolkata: Fortis Hospital, Anandapur has launched a six-month free cardiac screening campaign to mark World Heart Day 2025, echoing this year’s theme — “Don’t Miss a Beat.” The initiative underscores the urgent need for preventive action as sudden cardiac arrests increasingly impact young and seemingly healthy individuals. The screening drive, active from 1st October 2025 […]

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Manipal Hospital EM Bypass and Ladies Circle India Join Hands for the ‘Mammo Mission’: Empowering Women Through Awareness and Screening

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Kolkata: In observance of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Manipal Hospital EM Bypass—a unit of one of India’s largest healthcare chains, the Manipal Hospitals Group—joined hands with Ladies Circle India (LCI) to organize a special awareness programme focusing on education, early detection, and support for women affected by breast cancer. The event featured leading specialists including […]

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Manipal Hospitals Kolkata on High Alert During Durga Puja with 24×7 Emergency & Teleconsultation Services

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Kolkata: As Kolkata prepares to celebrate Durga Puja with grandeur, Manipal Hospitals, Kolkata, has assured uninterrupted, world-class healthcare across its five units—EM Bypass, Mukundapur, Dhakuria, Salt Lake, and Broadway. Recognizing that medical emergencies know no festival, the hospital has announced a series of proactive measures to safeguard the health of citizens during the festive season. […]

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Awareness on Hearing Impairment Highlighted During International Week of the Deaf

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Kolkata: In observance of International Week of the Deaf (September 22–28, 2025), the Association of Otolaryngologists of India (AOI) organized a press conference at the Kolkata Press Club to raise awareness about hearing-related issues and disabilities. The theme for this year’s campaign is: “No Human Rights Without Sign Language Rights.” According to the World Health […]

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Call for a Multi-Specialty Consensus on Obesity and Its Management in India

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Kolkata : Obesity has rapidly emerged as one of the most pressing health challenges in India, cutting across urban and rural populations, and impacting people of all ages and genders. Beyond excess weight, obesity is now recognized as a driver of multiple health complications including type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular disease, reproductive disorders, certain cancers, musculoskeletal […]

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Manipal Hospitals Keep the Rhythm of Life Alive as Dhakis Become Guardians of Hearts through CPR Training Ahead of Durga Puja and World Heart Day

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Kolkata: As Bengalis across the globe eagerly count down to Durga Puja, the soulful beats of the dhak are already setting the festive rhythm. Just as a skipped beat of the dhak can disrupt the joy of a Dhunuchi Naach, a skipped heartbeat can be life-threatening. With this year’s World Heart Day theme, “Don’t Miss […]

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Fortis Hospital Anandapur Hosts Awareness Session on ‘Safe Care for Newborns and Children’

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Kolkata: Fortis Hospital Anandapur organized a special awareness session on ‘Safe Care for Newborn and Child’ to mark World Patient Safety Day. The initiative aimed to educate parents, teachers, and caregivers about creating a safer and healthier environment for children. Led by Dr. Sumita Saha, Consultant – Neonatologist & Pediatrician, the programme drew participation from […]

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