India’s participation, led by the Indian Stroke Association (ISA), focused on strengthening early intervention through district-level stroke units At the 17th World Stroke Congress 2025 in Spain, ISA President Dr. P. Vijaya called for dedicated stroke units in every Indian district, highlighting scalable, low-cost models to
In a major move to strengthen pediatric healthcare, the Tamil Nadu government has announced the statewide expansion of Type 1 diabetes care for children across all government hospitals. The initiative, unveiled by the state’s Health Minister, aims to ensure early diagnosis, uninterrupted treatment, and long-term
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
Representation also sent to the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization Urgent appeal to ban nicotine pouches and gums – the next new-age gateway threat Licensed pharmaceutical companies used as a front to sell nicotine pouches in India MNC Tobacco Companies are allegedly commissioning research
Health Minister Rane Announces Target for Complete Eradication by 2025–26In a significant public health milestone, Goa has officially entered the malaria elimination phase, with the goal of complete eradication by the year 2025–26. This was announced by the Hon’ble Minister of Health, Shri Vishwajit Rane,
Focus on food reform, childhood nutrition, and how policy and consumer power can reshape India’s health landscape~Akshayakalpa Organic, India’s first certified organic dairy brand, has launched a powerful new episode of its flagship video podcast series Good Food Talks, featuring Shri Dinesh Gundu Rao, Hon’ble
In a bid to enhance oral healthcare access and raise awareness about dental hygiene, Delhi’s Health Minister, [Name of the Health Minister], launched a fleet of *Mobile Dental Vans equipped with modern dental facilities. This initiative is part of the Delhi Government’s ongoing efforts to
Junior doctors from Osmania and Gandhi Medical Colleges have formally appealed to Health Minister Damodar Rajanarasimha to address persistent delays in stipend payments. In response, the Health Minister has pledged immediate action to streamline the disbursement process and explore potential tax exemptions for stipends.Advocacy for
In a significant move to prioritize patient rights and ethical healthcare practices, Jharkhand’s Health Minister, Dr. Irfan Ansari, announced on Sunday a new directive aimed at private hospitals. During his visit to Dhanbad, Dr. Ansari underscored the importance of humane treatment in healthcare and declared
the global community marked World AIDS Day, an annual occasion dedicated to raising awareness about HIV/AIDS, reducing stigma, and remembering those affected by the epidemic. India commemorated the day with an event inaugurated by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda at the Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
