India has hosted the inaugural meeting of the BRICS Tuberculosis (TB) Research Network focused on advancing novel diagnostics, marking a significant step toward strengthening global collaboration in the fight against tuberculosis. The meeting brought together leading scientists, public health experts, and policymakers from BRICS nations—Brazil,
Mothers Against Vaping (MAV), a collective of concerned mothers battling the menace of new age tobacco devices that threaten an entire generation by acting as gateway products, has called for an inquiry into the visuals showing cricketer Riyan Parag apparently vaping during an IPL 2026
All India Institute of Medical Sciences Bibinagar has launched a dedicated community radio initiative aimed at enhancing public health awareness and grassroots outreach across the region. The move marks a significant step in leveraging community driven communication to bridge healthcare information gaps, particularly in rural
Global life sciences leader Thermo Fisher Scientific has announced an agreement to sell its microbiology business to European private equity firm Astorg for approximately $1.075 billion. The move is part of Thermo Fisher’s ongoing strategy to streamline its portfolio and focus on high growth, high
Apollo Hospitals has announced the launch of a 400-bed smart hospital in Hyderabad, marking a significant milestone in its nationwide expansion and taking its total network to 76 hospitals across India. The new facility underscores Apollo’s strategic focus on scaling advanced healthcare infrastructure while integrating
Doctors at AINU Visakhapatnam pulled off a tough feat when they removed 600 grams of giant stone from the urinary bladder of a 42-year-old man which include an almost the size of tennis ball, along with several smaller stones. Finally, months of grueling pain and
New Delhi, : India’s medical technology (MedTech) sector has welcomed the potential trade opportunities emerging from the proposed India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA), while raising concerns over the lack of mutual regulatory recognition, which could limit the agreement’s full benefits. Industry stakeholders note that the
In a significant step towards advancing global health, the University of Oxford has entered into a new agreement with the Serum Institute of India (SII) to expand the development and supply of a malaria vaccine, aiming to improve access and affordability in endemic regions. The collaboration
The much anticipated National Family Health Survey-6 (NFHS-6) is set to be released shortly, offering comprehensive insights into India’s health, nutrition, and demographic indicators. Conducted periodically, the NFHS is one of the country’s most significant large scale surveys, providing critical data on maternal and child health,
In a major push towards digital transformation in healthcare, the Government of Jharkhand has approved the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare and announced a strategic partnership with Google to modernize the state’s digital health ecosystem. The initiative aims to leverage AI-driven technologies to enhance
