The Gujarat government has urged the Centre to strengthen legal provisions against food and drug adulteration and introduce stricter nationwide regulations governing antibiotic use, citing growing concerns over public health safety and antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The proposals were presented during the 16th meeting of the
A coalition of healthcare professionals, public health activists and international medical organizations has called for the suspension of the Israeli Medical Association (IMA) from the World Medical Association (WMA), citing concerns over the destruction of healthcare infrastructure in Gaza and the treatment of Palestinian healthcare
WHO has raised concerns over the growing risk of infectious disease outbreaks in Venezuela following the devastating twin earthquakes that struck the country last week, overwhelming healthcare facilities and disrupting critical public health services. The warning comes as authorities continue to grapple with a mounting
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd. has announced the expansion of its healthcare footprint in India with the launch of a new 200-bed multi specialty hospital in Bengaluru, strengthening its presence in one of the country's fastest growing healthcare markets. The facility is designed to provide advanced
The Government of Tripura has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a specialized healthcare technology center to strengthen the state's diagnostic infrastructure through the deployment of artificial intelligence enabled imaging technologies and advanced medical devices. The initiative aims to improve access to diagnostic services,
Merck, the global science and technology company, has inaugurated its Merck Global Capability Centre (MGCC) in Bengaluru, consolidating its technology and shared services operations in India under a single integrated campus to drive digital transformation, enterprise innovation and support its Life Science and Healthcare businesses.
The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has imposed restrictions on public gatherings in the capital city of Kinshasa and three provinces as authorities intensify efforts to contain a rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak that has infected 1,274 people and claimed 360 lives
Kerala has reported two deaths due to leptospirosis and identified nine new cases of the bacterial disease, prompting health authorities to intensify surveillance and public awareness measures amid the ongoing monsoon season. The state health department has urged residents, particularly those in high risk areas,
The Government of India has invited proposals from manufacturers, startups and innovators under key schemes aimed at strengthening the domestic medical devices industry, offering financial assistance of up to ₹10 crore to eligible applicants. The initiative is designed to promote indigenous manufacturing, reduce import dependence,
The National Health Authority (NHA) has partnered with Google to leverage artificial intelligence technologies in the newly launched Aarogya Setu 2.0 platform, strengthening India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for healthcare and advancing the country's vision of a connected, interoperable and citizen centric digital health ecosystem. The
