Category: Health

Bone Deformity Initiative’ aims to provide free treatment, rehabilitation to underprivileged children up to age 16 In a landmark move to address the silent crisis of bone deformities among India’s underprivileged children, Aakash Healthcare, in partnership with the Anvka Foundation, launched the Pink Bones: Deformity free kids community. The program promises free, end-to-end medical care–from early detection to post-surgery rehabilitation–for children up to 16 years battling congenital and acquired orthopedic conditions. The recently unveiled initiative enabled a 9-year-old child, once confined to a wheelchair due to severe bowlegs, to take…

CARE Hospitals, Banjara Hills marked International Women’s Day 2025 with a unique celebration honoring the strength, resilience, and achievements of women. The event featured inspiring installations and an engaging leadership session, reaffirming the hospital’s commitment to recognizing and empowering women.   The highlight of the celebration was the unveiling of installations honoring iconic women, including Sarojini Naidu, Sania Mirza, Sushmita Sen, and PV Sindhu. A striking 10-ft tribute dedicated to the rural women of Telangana was also revealed, symbolizing their courage and unwavering spirit.   The event was graced by…

Nest researcher Auke-Florian Hiemstra stumbled upon a bird nest that appeared to go back 30 years in time – filled with historical plastics. His discovery of successive layers of plastic in  birds’ nests, from different periods, has now been published in the scientific journal Ecology.‘You flip through these nests, like through pages of a history book, uncovering the past.’ The Eurasian coot is a common bird in the Netherlands and can be found in all the canals of Amsterdam. Traditionally, they don't reuse their nest, as these were built from fast decaying  plant…

Aster DM Healthcare achieves a Trust Index score of 82; highest amongst industry peers Aster DM Healthcare has been recognised for its various programs, well-being initiatives and learning & development opportunities for its employees   Aster DM Healthcare, one of the leading integrated healthcare providers in India, has been officially certified as a Great Place To Work®, a globally recognized benchmark for workplace culture and employee experience. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Aster’s commitment to fostering a culture where employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.   The certification…

Over 80% of Rural Women in India Unaware of Breast Cancer Symptoms; Rotary Club Takes the Lead in Driving Early Detection and Prevention Taking a decisive step toward addressing the alarming lack of breast cancer awareness in rural India, Rotary International District 3011 today launched 'GulabiPankh,' a large-scale initiative dedicated to educating and empowering women in underserved communities. The campaign focuses on breast cancer screenings, awareness sessions, and self-examination training, ensuring life-saving interventions reach those who need them the most. A study published in the Indian Journal of Cancer recently…

When 52-year-old Rahul (name altered), a non-smoker and fitness enthusiast, started experiencing a persistent cough, he initially thought it was a seasonal allergy. But after months, the cough persisted, and he noticed breathlessness while climbing stairs. A CT scan showed a localised lesion in the right upper lobe of his lung, raising concerns that something more serious could be happening. This discovery led to a series of advanced diagnostic procedures that ultimately saved Rahul’s life by allowing early, precise diagnosis and timely treatment. Biopsy results confirmed the presence of non-small…

  ● The 2 new mobile Medical units will provide free medical care to underserved populations in Sankari, Surat and Khedbrahma in Sabarkantha Districts of Gujarat. ● Aster Volunteers Mobile Medical Units through its global network of 50 units have treated over 1.4 million individuals across India, the Middle East, and Africa, providing free healthcare services to various communities over the last 7 years.     Aster Volunteers, the global CSR arm of Aster DM Healthcare, launched two new Mobile Medical Service units aimed at assisting villages in Sankari, Surat…

–          Boy had health complications from the age of 2.5 years due to the issue –          Was suffering for 10 odd years without getting proper diagnosis –          Was brought to Aster RV in state of Critical liver condition and Coma leaving doctors with Liver transplant as the only resort –          Father of the boy sacrificed his job to save his child by becoming the donor   A story of resilience, sacrifice, and hope unfolded recently at Aster RV Hospital, where 12-year-old Shreemantha (name changed) battling the life-threatening complications of decompensated…