Sessions and panels make the case for eye health systems designed for persons with disabilities from the outset, with services free of barriers As India works towards Universal Health Coverage, ensuring that eye care services are accessible to persons with disabilities, marginalized groups, and an ageing
The World Health Organization has warned that the number of new cancer cases worldwide could rise to nearly 35 million annually by 2050 unless countries urgently strengthen cancer prevention, early diagnosis, treatment and palliative care. The warning comes in the WHO Global Status Report on
The World Health Organization South East Asia Regional Office (WHO SEARO) and the Indian School of Business (ISB) have partnered to develop a Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) Roadmap aimed at supporting the safe, ethical and effective adoption of AI across health systems in the South
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
Medical professionals and healthcare associations have raised serious concerns over the increasing incidence of violence, verbal abuse and threats against healthcare workers in hospitals and healthcare facilities across India, calling for stronger legal protections, improved reporting systems and enhanced security measures to safeguard frontline medical
France has recorded approximately 1,000 additional deaths linked to the recent extreme heatwave that swept across Europe, highlighting the growing public health impact of climate change and rising temperatures. The unprecedented heat event shattered temperature records across several European countries, triggered wildfires in Germany and
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed states and Union Territories to expedite the recruitment of Food Safety Officers (FSOs) and Designated Officers (DOs) to strengthen food safety enforcement and enhance regulatory capacity across the country. FSSAI Chief Executive Officer Rajit Punhani
Governments across the world are increasingly adopting sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) taxes as part of broader public health strategies aimed at reducing obesity, diabetes, and other non communicable diseases (NCDs). Health experts say the growing momentum reflects mounting evidence that taxing sugary drinks can help curb
Apollo Hospitals has announced the appointment of Rahul Pasumarthy as Vice President, Apollo International, reinforcing its leadership team as the healthcare major continues to expand its international healthcare footprint and strengthen global patient services. In his new role, Pasumarthy will focus on advancing Apollo's international business
WHO, in collaboration with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has announced a $518 million emergency response plan to combat the ongoing Ebola outbreak and strengthen preparedness efforts across affected regions. Announcing the initiative, WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said
