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-October 9, 2026

Delhi-NCR’s toxic air may have role in gynaecological cancers, say experts

Delhi-NCR’s toxic air may have role in gynaecological cancers, say experts

Experts say exposure to Delhi-NCR's toxic air may contribute to gynaecological cancers by causing long-term inflammation and cellular stress.

-October 7, 2026

AI-assisted X-rays flag 18,377 people for TB testing in Delhi slums, 877 confirmed: Study

AI-assisted X-rays flag 18,377 people for TB testing in Delhi slums, 877 confirmed: Study

An AI tool flagged 18,377 Delhi slum residents for TB testing after analyzing chest X-rays, leading to 877 confirmed cases, a study showed.

-October 6, 2026

Delhi records 98 dengue cases in first week of October, tally reaches 695

Delhi records 98 dengue cases in first week of October, tally reaches 695

The capital recorded 286 dengue cases and 124 malaria cases in September the highest monthly figures for both diseases so far this year.

-March 1, 2026

7 lakh Ayushman cards among 1 crore digital health IDs issued in Delhi

7 lakh Ayushman cards among 1 crore digital health IDs issued in Delhi

The data further shows that in the west district, around 13.3 lakh ABHA accounts are registered, making it the highest number

-February 14, 2026

Diabetes: HbA1c may be misleading millions in South Asia, warn experts

Diabetes: HbA1c may be misleading millions in South Asia, warn experts

Lancet review flags anaemia and genetic blood disorders as major blind spots in diabetes diagnosis, experts weigh in

-December 19, 2025

No conclusive data linking higher AQI to lung diseases: Govt

No conclusive data linking higher AQI to lung diseases: Govt

Govt, however, acknowledged that air pollution is one of the triggering factors for respiratory ailments and associated diseases.

-September 11, 2025

Physiotherapist ‘Dr’ Prefix: Centre withdraws ban, says issue under review

Physiotherapist ‘Dr’ Prefix: Centre withdraws ban, says issue under review

Controversy deepens as health ministry retracts order but keeps final decision pending

-September 10, 2025

Delhi: Doctors remove 32 loose bodies during rare knee surgery in hospital

Delhi: Doctors remove 32 loose bodies during rare knee surgery in hospital

The surgery was led by Dr (Prof) Amite Pankaj Aggarwal, Principal Director and Head of Department at the Fortis Bone and Joint Institute