New Delhi: Delhi is witnessing increased seasonal influenza activity, with 1,777 H1N1 cases reported through August 20, 2026, according to recent reports. Agilus Diagnostics has also observed a H1N1 positivity rate of nearly 30% at its Reference Laboratory over the past week among tested individuals, a press release said. As per the press statement, while the rise in cases warrants awareness and appropriate medical attention, there is no reason for undue panic. H1N1 is not a new virus. The A...Read More

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya on Monday chaired a high-level review meeting on the state’s preparedness to deal with H1N1 (seasonal flu), saying the situation is currently under control and there is no need for citizens to panic. The meeting, held through video conferencing, was attended by medical superintendents of civil hospitals, deans of medical colleges and senior health officials from districts and municipal corporations. The meeting also reviewed the control...Read More

Bhavnagar: In a significant boost to healthcare infrastructure in the Saurashtra region, the construction of a modern 1,300-bed Medicity is underway near Nari village in Bhavnagar. The project, estimated to cost ₹587 crore, aims to provide comprehensive medical services under one roof to residents of Bhavnagar, Amreli, and Botad districts. State-of-the-art facilities and capacity The new Medicity will be a centrally air-conditioned complex spread across 1.64 lakh square metres. It is desig...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has confirmed that a proposal to establish a State Medical University is under consideration, but as of January 1, 2026, not a single medical university exists in the state. The information was given by the Minister of State for Health in the Assembly in reply to a question raised during the ongoing Budget Session. The question sought to know whether the state government is planning to set up a medical university and whether it is aware that Gujarat currently...Read More

Gandhinagar: Health Minister Praful Panseria today announced that the Gujarat Government has significantly expanded the Essential Drugs List (EDL) for the year 2025–26. After reviewing 1,386 drugs listed for 2024–25, the Gujarat Medical Services Corporation Ltd. (GMSCL) has added 150 new drugs and removed 57 unnecessary ones. As a result, a total of 1,479 medicines, surgical items, and diagnostic supplies will now be made available to patients in the coming year. The Health Minister said t...Read More

Ahmedabad: Gujarat continues to shoulder a significant burden of inherited blood disorders, particularly sickle cell disease and thalassemia, highlighting the urgent need for early diagnosis and improved access to curative therapies. According to data tabled by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in the Lok Sabha, more than 77.34 lakh individuals in Gujarat had been screened for sickle cell disease up to July 28, 2025. Of these, 28,178 were confirmed to be affected by the disease. At the...Read More

Gandhinagar: The Gujarat government has procured 14 new MRI machines at a total cost of ₹178.54 crore to strengthen diagnostic healthcare services across the state. Each MRI unit is based on 1.5 Tesla technology and costs approximately ₹12.75 crore. The machines will be installed at GMERS hospitals and Civil Hospitals in multiple districts to improve access to advanced diagnostic facilities. The new MRI facilities will be made available in Dharpur, Vadnagar, Valsad, Junagadh, Navsari, Rajp...Read More

New Delhi: The Union Government has announced a major boost for India’s traditional medicine sector with the proposed upgrade of the WHO Global Traditional Medicine Centre in Jamnagar, Gujarat, aimed at strengthening evidence based research, training, and global awareness. Presenting the Union Budget 2026 27 in Parliament, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted India’s growing global leadership in traditional healthcare systems, particularly yoga and Ayurveda. She noted that ancie...Read More

Rajkot: Cancer Care Foundation, a non-profit organisation working for the welfare of cancer patients, is set to establish a Palliative Cancer Care Centre, marking a major advancement in healthcare services in the Saurashtra region. The foundation stone-laying ceremony of the proposed “Pritiben Prabhudasbhai Parekh Palliative Cancer Care Centre” will be held on February 1 at Amreli village on Kalawad Road, on the outskirts of Rajkot. According to the foundation, the entire Saurashtra region...Read More