Doctors join IMA's nationwide protest over violence against healthcare professionalsThe IMA and its branches also submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, requesting him to ensure safety of the medical frater...
Policy rethink to allow pregnant women get jabs needed: ExpertsExperts said it would be best to explain the risks and benefits to pregnant women and allow them to make an informed choice, while recordin...
Health app iMumz raises Rs 2.2 crore from Enzia Ventures, Titan Capital, othersiMumz plans to enter the US in March with wearable devices and give suggestions based on the data for every pregnancy.
The doctor will see you now, virtually! Is telecommunication the future of healthcare?Local searches for ‘doctor near me’ have reduced by 30 per cent.
Ritiesh & Genelia extend a helping hand to those in need, pledge to donate their organsThe couple made the announcement on Twitter, sharing a 36-second-video.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation-backed Janitri is preventing newborn deaths in rural IndiaIn an era where technology has made healthcare easier, faster, and cheaper, maternal healthcare is still expensive and riddled with issues....
5,80,100 abortions performed in Assam every year: ReportAn estimated 90% of the abortions occurring in health facilities in the State are surgical, while about 10% are done using Medical Methods ...
Kovind lauds Modi government's campaigns to promote health and education for womenReferring to other initiatives, Kovind said the Centre's 'safe motherhood campaign' was aimed at providing free health services to pregnant...
Centre asks states to carry out prescription audit in private health facilitiesA communication has also gone to Federation of Obstetrical and Gynaecological Societies of India (FOGSI) which is the largest professional ...
Government recommends traditional medicine practitioners for Medical Termination of PregnancyHealth Ministry recommended inclusion of medical practitioners with degrees in traditional medicine to increase the availability of legal a...
Government to go ahead with birth control injectionsDrugs Technical Advisory Board's recommendations are based on studies conducted by the ICMR in India for injectable contraceptives.
Private health sector important in achieving family planning goals: FOGSI & PSIThe two organisations stressed that the potential of private healthcare sector needs to be tapped to achieve the ambitious Family Planning ...
Haryana prepares action plan to reduce Infant Mortality Rate in stateAdditional Chief Secretary, Health, Ram Niwas, presided over a 2-day state level workshop here to prepare Newborn Action Plan (HNAP).
IMA has objected to allowing AYUSH practitioners to conduct abortions: GovernmentAccording to IMA and FOGSI, MTP is to be done only by registered medical practitioners who are all trained qualified MBBS doctors.
- PPP initiative to institutionalize PP-IUCD to stabilize population
Though its usage in the public healthcare system has risen from 1.8per cent to 8 per cent, its potential is as high as 40 per cent and plan...
- Federation of Obstetric & Gynecological Societies of India starts programme for North East states
Federation of Obstetric & Gynecological Societies of India (FOGSI), the apex body of obstetricians and gynecologists in the country has sta...
- Lupin joins hands with FOGSI
Pharma major Lupin has joined hands with Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Socities of India (FOGSI) to launch 'Save the Girl Chil...