Sumit Kumar Jha

1 week ago | thesouthfirst.com | Sumit Kumar Jha

Patients and families will now benefit from greater access, shorter travel times, and enhanced convenience — all supported by India's medical visa framework and English-speaking care teams. Synopsis: On 17 June, Ethiopian Airlines launched the first-ever direct flight connecting Hyderabad to the African continent, specifically to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport. Officials said that this would benefit the medical tourists from African nations who visit the city for treatment.

1 week ago | thesouthfirst.com | Sumit Kumar Jha

The warning is crucial for India, where these over-the-counter drugs are commonly used to treat allergies and itching—conditions affecting millions due to high pollution levels and environmental triggers Synopsis: Millions of Indians using common antihistamines like cetirizine and levocetirizine may face severe withdrawal symptoms, as the U.S. FDA warns of rare but intense itching after prolonged use.

1 week ago | thesouthfirst.com | Sumit Kumar Jha

The move aligns with Japan’s push to recruit foreign nurses, including Indians, through initiatives like the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) program under a 2021 India-Japan cooperation agreement Synopsis: To tap into Japan’s rising demand for healthcare workers, Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to offer Japanese as an optional subject in nursing colleges.

1 week ago | thesouthfirst.com | Sumit Kumar Jha

During the inspections, several types of violations were detected across the 42 medical shops. In many instances, veterinary prescription drugs were being sold without a valid prescription issued by a qualified veterinarian. Synopsis: The Telangana Drugs Control Administration uncovered significant irregularities in the sale and stocking of veterinary medicines. The department issued show-cause notices to at least 42 establishments and initiated action under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.

1 week ago | thesouthfirst.com | Sumit Kumar Jha

Telangana added eight new government medical colleges last year, raising the total to 34 and MBBS seats to 4,090. However, infrastructure and staffing have lagged behind this rapid expansion Synopsis: In response to the NMC’s notice highlighting severe deficiencies in 26 government medical colleges, Telangana CM A Revanth Reddy has ordered urgent corrective measures. He has directed officials to formulate a three-year action plan to upgrade infrastructure across all 34 colleges.