As India approaches Budget 2026, the conversation is shifting from growth for growth’s sake to growth that creates real value for citizens, industries, and the global economy. India has already demonstrated scale: world-class digital infrastructure, expanding manufacturing capability, a young workforce, and rising innovation. The
Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda has highlighted the remarkable transformation of India’s healthcare landscape, noting that the country has expanded from a single All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in New Delhi to 23 AIIMS across the nation, symbolizing a new era of accessible
The Government of Mizoram has launched a statewide ‘Tobacco-Free Youth’ campaign aimed at reducing tobacco consumption among school and college students, reinforcing its commitment to building a healthier, smoke-free generation.The campaign, spearheaded by the State Tobacco Control Cell (STCC) under the National Tobacco Control Programme
Saurav Ojha, Co-Founder, Iberia PharmaceuticalsIndia’s skincare narrative is changing, that too at a fast pace. Contrary to earlier experiences, customers are now demanding products that can enhance, rather than ‘fix’ their skin. They are gravitating towards companies that are moving away from superficial branding
Despite significant advancements in menstrual health awareness and access to hygiene products across urban India, a large segment of rural India continues to be left behind, facing persistent challenges that undermine health, dignity, and gender equality. This growing disparity calls for urgent, targeted interventions to
Urges state governments to initiate public awareness campaigns to promote healthy dietary practicesIn a move aimed at promoting public health and nutritional awareness, the Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) has issued an advisory to all states and union territories cautioning against the excessive
Dr Milind Jambagi, Consultant Pediatric Intensivist and Head of PICU & Emergency Services at Ankura Hospital for Women and Children, has been named Global Chairperson of the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive & Critical Care Societies’ (WFPICCS) Education Committee, Ontario, marking a proud milestone for
In a landmark step toward revolutionizing digital healthcare, JSS Academy of Higher Education & Research (JSS AHER) has entered into a strategic collaboration with Google Research to develop and test artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions aimed at enhancing diagnostic accuracy and patient engagement in primary care.
Action initiated to uphold public service commitment and address healthcare delivery gaps in rural areas In a landmark decision aimed at reinforcing accountability in the public health sector, the Government of Uttarakhand has initiated proceedings to dismiss over 230 government doctors who have violated the terms
MediBuddy, India’s largest digital healthcare company, has released new data revealing that approximately 8.1% of urban corporate employees show elevated cardiac risk, with the 31–40 age group being the most vulnerable. The findings are based on cardiac risk stratification and diagnostic reports collected from 11,779
