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India reported 864 new COVID-19 cases in the past 24 hours, raising the active caseload to 4,302. Most cases are mild, but the Union Health Ministry has intensified surveillance, especially for SARI and ILI, and conducted nationwide mock drills to assess oxygen and hospital readiness. Doctors are urged to remain vigilant, particularly for vulnerable populations.

Five patients died at Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College, Odisha, allegedly after being administered the wrong injection. Families claim all were stable before the incident. An internal and state-level probe is underway, with postmortems pending. The case highlights the need for strict medication protocols and vigilance in critical care settings.

The NEET PG 2025 exam, initially set for June 15, is postponed to August 3 pending Supreme Court approval. The NBE cites logistical challenges in conducting a single-shift exam for over 2.4 lakh candidates. The application window will reopen, and candidates can reselect test cities. Doctors should advise PG aspirants to monitor updates closely.

A major medical conclave has urged a nationwide push for gender-neutral HPV vaccination, highlighting the need to immunize boys as well as girls to curb the spread of HPV and reduce the incidence of cervical and other HPV-related cancers. Experts emphasized India's high cervical cancer mortality and the importance of targeting the source of transmission for effective cancer prevention.

IIT Delhi and AIIMS Delhi have partnered to establish a Centre of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare, backed by a ₹330 crore grant. The centre aims to develop AI-driven solutions for national health programs, upskill providers, and improve access to quality care, especially in remote and marginalized communities.

The new KINCISE 2 Surgical Automated System by Johnson & Johnson MedTech aims to reduce surgeon fatigue and improve efficiency in hip and knee revision surgeries. By automating high-force tasks and offering enhanced control, the system addresses musculoskeletal pain among surgeons and could help Indian orthopaedic teams manage rising revision surgery volumes with better patient outcomes.

France’s ANSM has greenlit a first-in-human trial for FineHeart’s FlowMaker, a fully implantable left ventricular assist device. The device, which preserves native cardiac function and reduces infection risk, could offer a new option for advanced heart failure patients in India who are ineligible for current treatments. Its less invasive approach may set new standards in cardiac care.

Maharashtra-based Plasti Surge Industries has transformed India's healthcare consumables market with high-quality disposable kits and sterile surgical accessories. Their products, manufactured under stringent quality control in Amravati, have been adopted by major institutions including AIIMS, Apollo Hospitals, and government agencies.

PLUSS Advanced Technologies and Ecodome Logistics have partnered to build India’s most reliable and sustainable cold chain for pharma distribution. The initiative aims to reduce vaccine spoilage, lower carbon emissions, and improve temperature control—critical for safe delivery of biologics and vaccines.

Gamma irradiation technology shows significant environmental advantages for medical device sterilization, producing 12 times less greenhouse gas and using 15 times less electrical consumption than X-ray alternatives. With 99% of cobalt-60 now being recycled, the technology offers a sustainable 20-year working life with minimal environmental impact.

Indian pharma and healthcare startups raised $254.7 million across 10 funding rounds in May 2025, with seed-stage deals dominating. This surge in investment signals robust innovation and could accelerate the development of new therapies and digital health solutions relevant to Indian clinical practice.

Recent research highlights significant variations in GLP-1 receptor agonist adherence between different patient populations, with higher discontinuation rates among individuals with obesity without type 2 diabetes. These findings have important implications for personalized diabetes care in India's diverse patient population.

New JAMA Insights provides practical communication techniques for physicians to manage patient expectations, which can significantly improve treatment outcomes and reduce adverse effects. These strategies are particularly valuable in the Indian healthcare context where doctor-patient communication faces unique cultural challenges.

Cognixion and Pupil Lab have partnered to merge neural interface and eye-tracking technologies, creating advanced tools for neurological disease research. This platform enables real-time correlation of visual attention and neural activity, potentially transforming diagnosis and monitoring of conditions like ALS. Indian neurologists and researchers may soon access more precise, patient-adaptive neurotech.

Dr. Bobby Mukkamala’s experience as a brain cancer patient reveals the crushing impact of prior authorization delays on treatment continuity, underscoring challenges Indian doctors face in navigating insurance hurdles that affect patient care and medication access.