Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda is set to unveil a comprehensive child healthcare programme aimed at strengthening early childhood care and improving health outcomes for children from birth to three years of age. The initiative will focus on providing structured home based care, early
Reinforcing its commitment to clinical excellence and patient centric care, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar has been honoured as the "Premier Super Speciality Hospital" in Neurology & Neurosurgery, Orthopaedics, Joint Replacement & Sports Medicine, and Nephrology at the prestigious Times Health Icons 2026 Awards. The recognition celebrates the hospital's outstanding contribution
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has expanded the scope of its QR code based drug authentication and tracking system to include vaccines, antimicrobial medicines, cancer drugs and narcotic and psychotropic substances (NDPS), in a major move aimed at strengthening pharmaceutical traceability and combating
Increasing diagnoses among women under 35 highlight the need for greater awareness of fertility health and reproductive timelines Ovarian reserve, the total number of healthy eggs remaining in a woman's ovaries, is one of the most important indicators of reproductive potential. Every woman is born with a finite number
Dr. Jyotirmay S Hegde, HOD & Lead Consultant ENT, Aster Whitefield Hospital A sore throat during summer is often triggered by environmental conditions, lifestyle choices, allergies, or viral infections rather than the season itself. Summer sore throats are usually linked to dryness, temperature changes, and increased exposure to
Dr. Aishwarya R, Consultant Infectious Diseases, Aster Whitefield Hospital As Kerala battles rising cases of Shigella infection alongside renewed concerns over Nipah virus and West Nile fever, infectious disease experts explain the symptoms, transmission risks and prevention measures families should know this monsoon. Kerala's monsoon season has once again
Dr. Rajeev M R Senior Consultant - General Pediatrics, Aster Whitefield Hospital The goal is not to remove all the holiday fun; it's more about keeping a couple of essential health habits in place For children, summer vacations usually come with that whole deal of family outings, staying
The West Bengal government has allocated ₹3,100 crore in the 2026 State Budget for the implementation of the Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), marking the state's first formal rollout of the Centre's flagship health assurance scheme. The announcement was made by Finance Minister
India's rapidly expanding digital healthcare ecosystem is failing to reach millions of people living with diabetes due to persistent digital inequalities, according to a new study published in BMC Public Health. The research highlights that older adults, rural populations, women and economically disadvantaged communities continue
Bengalur based healthcare startup CENT has expanded its footprint into the Delhi-NCR region with the launch of a new clinical prevention centre in Gurugram, which the company describes as India's first dedicated facility focused exclusively on preventive and early detection healthcare. The newly launched centre is
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