The Kalam Institute of Health Technology (KIHT), a WHO Collaborating Centre for Health Innovation based at Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ), Visakhapatnam, is a healthcare technology institute focused on health technology assessment, clinical research, regulatory science, and healthcare innovation, has received official approval from the Government of India to
Dr. Bhavya Reddy, Consultant Ophthalmology, Aster Whitefield Hospital Why Chlorine Is Used and What It Does to the Eyes Swimming pools use chlorine as a disinfectant to treat their water and eliminate dangerous microorganisms. The substance functions as a vital component of hygienic practices because it can eliminate bacteria and
Dr. Suchismitha Rajamanya, Lead Consultant & HOD - Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital With rising temperatures across cities like Bengaluru, many people are spending long hours working in hot environments whether outdoors or in poorly ventilated indoor spaces. Excessive heat is not just uncomfortable; it can affect both
Your wellbeing begins with your gut, and this World Digestive Health Day, choose the purest and most authentic products from Organic India. Bringing nature’s purity and wellness to everyday living. Organic India’s certified organic products and herbs undergo 600+ quality checks, are sourced directly from
Speaking at a seminar ahead of World No Tobacco Day 2026, Swati Maliwal identified five reasons why society must worry about the rising threat of vapes and related nicotine products Experts identified the continuing supply of these products despite a ban in India as
An 8-year-old boy from Kolkata who had lost his ability to walk owing to a severe 74-degree spinal deformity (kyphosis), loss of two vertebrae, and progressive paralysis (paraparesis). This complex case of advanced spinal tuberculosis (Pott’s spine) was treated successfully by a team of expert neurologists at KIMS Hospitals
A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has revealed that a large section of India’s population continues to consume cereals far beyond recommended levels while neglecting other essential food groups such as fruits, vegetables, pulses, proteins, and dairy products. According to the
Health authorities in Bengaluru have intensified surveillance and precautionary measures after a suspected Ebola case was reported in the city, triggering a health alert amid rising global concern over the outbreak in parts of Africa. According to officials, a woman who recently travelled from Uganda to
The Centre has appointed Piyush Singla as Director in the NHA under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM), further strengthening leadership in India’s rapidly expanding digital healthcare ecosystem. Dr. Singla is a 2012-batch IAS officer from the AGMUT cadre and was recommended for Central deputation by
India has intensified Ebola surveillance measures at international airports and issued a fresh public health advisory for travellers arriving from African countries affected by the ongoing Ebola outbreak, including the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Uganda, and South Sudan. The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
