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Woman rescued from rubble after 19 hours, survives

She had to be operated upon but is not stable, said the superintendent of J.J. Hospital.

18 Jul 2019 2:08 AM

As night fell on the city, hundreds of people continued the job of rescuing people from under the rubble of the building, which was located in a bustling lane off Tandel Street.

Missing mother-son duo found dead under rubble

TV channels showed dramatic visuals of a child, wrapped in a cloth, being carried out of the debris by rescue workers.

17 Jul 2019 6:28 AM

The doctor who treated Khan said she had diabetes and her swap report revealed the presence of H1N1 virus with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

First ‘H1N1’ death of July reported

Swine flu, a respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses with symptoms such as cold, cough and fever, generally spreads rapidly during winters.

15 Jul 2019 7:24 AM

According to Dr Kalya-ni Dongre, the president of the Maharashtra Association of Resident Doctors (MARD), Rajk-ishor Dixit, a 49-year-old critically ill patient who had been admitted to ward 23, passed away after removing a breathing tube at 6.30 pm on Sunday.

Group assaults 3 Nair Hospital doctors, booked

The MARD has urged the government to heed its plea and come up with a strict central law to ensure the safety of doctors.

15 Jul 2019 6:46 AM

JJ doctors meet Israeli diplomats

The hospital hopes to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the country to enhance its medical technology.

13 Jul 2019 3:18 AM

The police laid a trap in this particular case where the woman was in her second trimester, which is around 40 weeks’ pregnant. (Photo: AFP) (Representational Image))

Man, wife held for carrying out illegal abortions

The investigating officer, API Uttam Rikhame said that the couple was infamous for conning people.

12 Jul 2019 3:47 AM

Man undergoes surgery to get rid of uterus, cervix

The team decided on a surgical solution as undescended testes can increase the risk of cancer.

10 Jul 2019 4:24 AM

Snake bites girl, mother inside Dharavi home

The mother and daughter are out of danger and recuperating at the hospital.

09 Jul 2019 3:18 AM

Swine flu has begun to raise its ugly head over Maharashtra, with the state already registering 11 deaths in June. (Photo: ANI)

139 swine flu deaths in Maharashtra since January

The Health department recently revealed that 1,705 people had tested positive for the contagion in the state since the beginning of the year.

08 Jul 2019 3:49 AM

9-foot long python thrashed by villagers, battling for life

A NGO Wildlife Welfare Association (WWA) recei-ved a distress call about the grievously injured python on the road.

06 Jul 2019 3:19 AM

The major portion of a boundary wall at the Green Field Building in Malad collapsed on Friday. (Photo: MRUGESH BANDIWADEKAR)

Malad victims homeless, stay put at hospital

Besides suffering physical pain, many are in shock of having lost their loved ones and their homes.

06 Jul 2019 3:16 AM

KEM Hospital’s dean, Dr Hemant Deshmukh, said, “Due to heavy traffic congestion around Parel area mostly it’s observed that the ambulances are delayed in reaching the hospitals.” (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)

Traffic delays ambulances, say doctors

Ashwini Joshi mentioned in a meeting that after a slew of complaints received about chaotic traffic slowing down ambulances.

05 Jul 2019 4:17 AM

Efforts by rescue workers and a team of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) in the congested Pimpripada area of north Mumbai to get a 14-year-old girl out of the debris proved futile, as she could not be pulled out alive.

14-yr-old girl trapped in debris dies

The girl’s cry for help from under the debris set off a massive rescue effort. Sanika’s faint voice could be heard calling out for water to drink.

03 Jul 2019 2:43 AM

Viral and bacterial infections are the main threats hence people need to adopt preventive measures and visit doctors and not indulge in self-medication, said experts. (Representational image)

Hospitals record 777 cases of gastro in June

Residents of Mumbai are facing monsoon ailments such as stomach flu, viral fever, cold and cough.

02 Jul 2019 7:46 AM

The NGO also helps patients to arrange medicines and medical tests. (Photo: pixabay.com)

NGO feeds patients’ kin free daily

The “Don Ghaas” volunteers prepare the meal at Parel in central Mumbai, transferring it to a huge tin.

28 Jun 2019 2:37 AM

People are seen near food stalls outside a school premise in Dadar on Sunday. (Photo: SHRIPAD NAIK)

FSSAI says no junk food advertising near schools

The FDA officials have received the correspondence and will carry out a survey and send notices to the concerned department.

24 Jun 2019 8:33 AM

Allergic cough, sneezing and persistent low fever have been the most common symptoms of viral flu.

Rise in viral flu cases across Maharashtra

The exponential spike in the numbers has caused the Maharashtra government to issue an advisory on precautions that should be taken.

23 Jun 2019 6:16 AM

Female patient assaults doctors, nurses in city

This led to a flash strike by the hospital staff for four hours.

21 Jun 2019 4:07 AM

Transgender activist demands for separate clinics

Sawant has demanded that the government set up a separate department exclusively for the transgender community.

19 Jun 2019 3:16 AM

KEM trainee physiotherapist jumps to death

The reason behind Dr Omkar Mahesh Thakur’s (21) extreme step is yet to be ascertained, said police officials.

18 Jun 2019 7:29 AM

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