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India has crossed 6,000 active Covid cases with 769 new infections and six deaths in 48 hours, mainly in Kerala, Gujarat, West Bengal, and Delhi. The Centre has ordered mock drills to check preparedness, urging hospitals to ensure oxygen, ventilators, isolation beds, and essential medicines. Most cases remain mild, managed at home, but vigilance is advised.

The Goa Association of Resident Doctors has issued a 48-hour ultimatum demanding a public apology from the health minister for the suspension and public humiliation of a casualty medical officer. Doctors warn of a mass protest and suspension of medical services if their demands for fair inquiry and professional dignity are not met.

Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant intervened to reverse the suspension of Dr. Rudresh Kuttikar, CMO of Goa Medical College and Hospital, following public outrage over Health Minister Vishwajit Rane's public berating of the senior doctor. The incident, captured on video, had drawn widespread criticism from the medical fraternity and public.

Delhi High Court has granted interim bail to a woman with chronic lymphocytic leukemia, highlighting the judiciary’s recognition of the right to health and urgent medical care for prisoners with serious illnesses. The decision may set a precedent for compassionate release in similar clinical scenarios.

A recent case of toe amputation due to poorly fitted shoes underscores the need for vigilant foot care in diabetic and neuropathic patients. Doctors are urged to reinforce patient education on proper footwear and early intervention for foot injuries to prevent severe complications and disability.

Neurologists report a 30% increase in brain tumor diagnoses in Bengaluru, attributing the rise to improved imaging technology and greater public awareness rather than actual incidence growth. Dr. Arjun Srivatsa of Sakra World Hospital notes they've already treated 40 cases this year, compared to 50 in all of last year.

At the Integrate 2025 conference in Nagpur, Dr. HS Grover, national president of the Indian Society of Periodontology, emphasized that natural teeth preservation should remain the primary goal for dental practitioners despite advances in implant technology. The two-day event featured the latest developments in periodontics and implantology.

Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced plans to significantly improve Maharashtra's primary healthcare network with substantial new investments. The state government is also working to strengthen secondary healthcare services and has started 10 new medical colleges with plans to establish medical colleges in every district of Maharashtra.

New diagnostic techniques and antiviral treatments for hepatitis B and C show promising results applicable to India's high-burden regions. These advances could significantly impact management protocols for the estimated 40 million hepatitis B carriers and 6-12 million hepatitis C patients in India.

British health insurance major Bupa is planning to enter India's private hospital sector, aiming to establish hospitals and clinics, especially in Tier 2 and 3 cities. This move could reshape competition, expand access to quality care, and influence referral and insurance dynamics for Indian practitioners.