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Doctors at Safdarjung Hospital perform first robot-assisted total knee replacement

The procedure was performed on a 75-year-old economically disadvantaged man free of cost under Ayushman Bharat, marking the Central Institute of Orthopaedics’ first robot-assisted knee replacement.

WHO warns DRC Ebola epidemic poses high risk of further spread

WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the outbreak has spread across six provinces and 55 health zones, with deaths occurring outside treatment centres and among people not on known contact lists.

Ayushman Bharat launched in West Bengal, over 1.4 crore families to get coverage

The Centre's health scheme was launched in the state on Sunday, with Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari saying around 1.43 crore families and nearly 6 crore residents will benefit from the programme.

Gujarat reports 41 Chandipura virus cases, 27 deaths amid rising outbreak

Health authorities intensify surveillance and vector control across affected areas, with children particularly vulnerable to the infection that can cause acute encephalitis syndrome and rapid neurological deterioration.

Supreme Court gives Centre two weeks to decide on warning labels for high-sugar, salt foods

The Supreme Court has given the Centre and FSSAI two weeks to place their final decision on front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt and saturated fat, warning that it may issue further directions if the government does not act.

Gujarat reports 225 suspected Chandipura cases, 25 deaths among confirmed patients

The state has recorded 39 laboratory-confirmed Chandipura infections since June 30, with testing completed for 212 of 225 suspected cases and results awaited for 13 samples.

Rajasthan cancels Alwar hospital licence after woman dies during childbirth, FIR ordered

A departmental inquiry found that a nursing staff member conducted the delivery without a qualified doctor's supervision, prompting action under the Clinical Establishments Act and recommendations against hospital staff.