Health

Augmented Reality Revolutionises Joint Replacement Surgery in Goa with Pixee Technology


Goa marks a milestone in orthopaedic innovation with 50 successful joint replacements using Pixee, an advanced Augmented Reality (AR) surgical platform. Led by Dr. Ameya Velingker at Bone and Joint Care, this cutting-edge technology ensures unparalleled precision, faster recovery, and improved patient outcomes.

EduConnect

Worldโ€™s Richest Woman Launches Free-Tuition Medical School for Underserved Communities


Alice Walton, heiress to the Walmart fortune and the worldโ€™s richest woman, has opened a medical school offering free tuition to its first five graduating classes.

International

Nepalโ€™s Supreme Court Ends Tax on Sanitary Pads in Historic Menstrual Equity Ruling


After nearly four years of legal proceedings, Nepalโ€™s Supreme Court has ruled to eliminate the tax on sanitary pads, following a landmark petition by two law students. The decision is expected to make menstrual products more affordable, promote local manufacturing, and advance menstrual equity across the country.

Health

Manipal Hospital Goa conducts the โ€œWOW-MOMโ€ Maternity Photo Contest to Celebrate Motherhood


Manipal Hospital Goa conducted a special initiative, the WOW MOM Maternity Photo Contest, to celebrate motherhood and offer substantial rewards and incentives to expectant mothers. The contest accepted submissions leading up to its culmination on May 9, 2025.

Special Occasion

The Unforgettable Moment: A Nurse’s Story


A nurse's life in the hospital is a true example of the phrase โ€œexpect the unexpected.โ€ A poignant story of a nurse who performed a baptism for a premature baby, showcasing the compassion and kindness that defines the nursing profession.