An analysis of cancer patient data reported at the Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital (BMCH) between 2020 and 2024 has revealed an unusual and concerning trend in cases from the Sanganer area of the state capital.
Chief minister Mamata Banerjee, who is credited with conceptualising the project, has also expressed her delight in a recent post.
After imposing a ban on entry of Dr Avik De, the controversial aide of now arrested, former R G Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh yesterday, the Burdwan Medical College & Hospital today released Dr Birupaksha Biswas, another close aide of Avik after 13 months of his transfer order issued by Swastha Bhawan.
Three human bodies, while being trafficked from the Burdwan Medical College and Hospital (BMCH), were recovered by the security staff today and six persons, including three autopsy technicians were detained by the police.
The Hooghly district health department has sounded alert on the increasing number of acute respiratory infections among children.
