The Central Government is considering a major expansion of India's postdoctoral research ecosystem to retain talented researchers and strengthen the country's innovation landscape. As part of the proposed roadmap, the government is evaluating plans to increase postdoctoral research positions from the current 2,500 to 10,000
The Goa government has announced plans to generate hundreds of employment opportunities in the healthcare sector over the next six months, driven by the expansion of medical infrastructure, commissioning of new healthcare facilities and modernization of existing government hospitals across the state. State Health Minister Vishwajit
Families of women affected by the Kota Medical College maternal health tragedy have appealed to the Rajasthan government for urgent financial assistance and access to advanced medical treatment after several mothers developed acute kidney failure following childbirth. The incident, allegedly linked to the administration of
With one in every nine Indians estimated to face the risk of developing cancer during their lifetime, a Rajya Sabha Parliamentary Committee has invited suggestions from stakeholders to strengthen access to affordable cancer prevention, diagnosis and treatment. The initiative comes amid rising cancer cases in
India's nutraceutical industry could witness exponential growth over the next two decades, expanding from its current estimated value of USD 10 billion to nearly USD 500 billion by 2047, driven by rising consumer awareness of preventive healthcare, according to Pritee Chaudhary, Regional Director, Food Safety
The Telangana government has unveiled an ambitious strategy to position Hyderabad as a leading global drug discovery and pharmaceutical innovation hub, leveraging the city's established strengths in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, research and life sciences. The proposed initiative aims to create an integrated ecosystem that supports the
The Kerala government has reiterated its commitment to preserving and strengthening the state's public healthcare system, with Health Minister Veena George stating that no government hospital in Kerala will be privatized under any circumstances. The minister emphasized that the state remains committed to ensuring equitable
The National Health Authority and the Government of Goa have held high level discussions to accelerate the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), with a focus on expanding digital health services, improving healthcare
The Government of Gujarat has launched a first of its kind 'Health Passport' initiative under the School Health Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (SHRBSK) to create a comprehensive, lifelong health record for every child in the state from birth until the age of 18 years. The
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has reviewed Delhi's preparedness measures for dengue ahead of the peak transmission season, emphasizing the need for strengthened surveillance, rapid response mechanisms and coordinated vector control efforts to prevent outbreaks during the monsoon months. Chairing a high level meeting on
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