The boy, Aditya Raj, took the step after doctors said his 62-year-old grandmother Sunita Devi needed a liver transplant due to severe liver disease. Several family members went through medical tests, but none of them matched as suitable donors.

Aditya then volunteered to donate a portion of his liver. Doctors at Max Super Speciality Hospital in Vaishali performed the transplant surgery and used about 710 grams of his liver for the procedure.

The operation succeeded, and both the grandson and grandmother recovered well. Because of the surgery and recovery period, Aditya had to miss his Class 12 exams.

The Grandson Donates Liver to Grandmother story has inspired many people and shows how far someone can go to save a loved one.

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At least 20 children across Madhya Pradesh reportedly died after consuming Coldrif syrup, manufactured by Sresan Pharmaceuticals in Kanchipuram district, Tamil Nadu. Tests confirmed the presence of diethylene glycol (DEG), a poisonous chemical used in paints and inks. DEG ingestion can cause severe kidney failure, a condition seen among several victims.

Health officials said over 40 children remain under observation in hospitals across Ujjain, Guna, and Shivpuri. The state government immediately banned Coldrif’s sale, while the Union Health Ministry ordered all states to seize its stock and halt distribution. Tamil Nadu’s Drug Control Department has also begun statewide raids to remove the product from markets.

Investigators suspect violations of manufacturing norms and safety protocols. Police confirmed that Ranganathan will be taken to Madhya Pradesh for interrogation. Authorities continue to determine whether negligence or falsified safety certificates led to the tragic deaths.

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Till September 20, more than 2.83 lakh health camps were conducted, with over 76 lakh citizens attending. Citizens were screened for hypertension, diabetes, breast and cervical cancer, and oral cancer.

The campaign also offered antenatal check-ups to 18 lakh women, vaccinated over 51 lakh children, and screened 15 lakh people for anaemia. Tuberculosis and Sickle Cell Disease screenings reached over 22 lakh and 2.3 lakh citizens, respectively. Additionally, 1.6 lakh blood donors registered and 4.7 lakh new Ayushman/PM-JAY cards were issued.

Mega health camps were organised in states like Delhi, Gujarat, and Jammu & Kashmir, focusing on maternal, mental, NCD, and cancer screenings. The campaign will continue until October 2, aiming to ensure healthy women, strong families, and a resilient nation.

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AHPI, which represents over 15,000 hospitals, gave Star Health until September 22 to resolve the dispute. The association stated it would suspend cashless facilities for policyholders if talks fail. Care Health and Bajaj Allianz had faced similar disputes earlier but solved them after direct discussions with AHPI.

Star Health responded quickly, rejecting the concerns. The insurer said it had not received complaints about blocked cashless services in its partner hospitals. It accused AHPI of using warnings as pressure tactics instead of presenting genuine issues.

The company assured customers that even if cashless services stop, claims will be settled directly. Star Health promised patients would get payments before clearing hospital bills. The standoff has worried policyholders, but negotiations between AHPI and Star Health could ease the uncertainty in the coming weeks.

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The patient, from Meerut, had been suffering from dilated cardiomyopathy and severe mitral valve leakage. His condition worsened over the past four years, forcing two ICU admissions in six months. In August, his health collapsed again, and he was shifted to Delhi for urgent treatment.

On August 26, the National Organ & Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO) informed the hospital about a matching donor heart in Chandigarh. The retrieval team rushed to secure the organ and flew it back on a commercial flight. Green corridors in Chandigarh, both airports, and Delhi city ensured the heart reached the hospital within 1 hour 55 minutes.

A team led by Dr. Sujay Shad, along with cardiac surgeons and specialists, immediately performed the transplant. The patient was on a heart-lung machine during the surgery. The donor heart began working successfully, and recovery started quickly.

Doctors said the patient was off the ventilator in 18 hours, eating normally, and walking lightly. They expect a strong long-term recovery.

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Ayushman Sakhi will function as a digital assistant under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). Through a simple, conversational interface, it aims to provide quick answers to citizens’ queries on Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PM-JAY) and other digital health initiatives. The chatbot will help users check their eligibility, understand benefits, track claim status, and get guidance on accessing medical services.

Officials said the chatbot reflects the government’s broader push for digital health infrastructure. By linking patients, hospitals, and healthcare professionals in one ecosystem, ABDM seeks to strengthen transparency and efficiency in service delivery.

Launched alongside new medical college projects, Ayushman Sakhi is expected to play a key role in raising awareness about government health benefits, especially in rural areas where access to reliable information remains a challenge.

Health experts believe this innovation could bring India closer to the goal of universal healthcare coverage, while also easing the burden on physical helpdesks and call centers.

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