The latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) has revealed a decline in the use of family planning methods among married women in Delhi, raising concerns about access to reproductive health services and unmet contraceptive needs in the national capital. According to the survey, 67.4% of currently
India has recorded notable improvements in child health indicators, with full vaccination coverage among children aged 12-23 months increasing from 83.8% in 2019-21 to 87.1% in 2023-24, according to the latest findings from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6). The survey also reported encouraging progress in
Government expenditure on healthcare in India has nearly tripled over the past decade, while the financial burden on households for medical treatment has significantly reduced, according to the latest National Health Accounts (NHA) estimates released by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The report
In a major push to strengthen public healthcare infrastructure, Nayab Singh Saini has inaugurated and laid the foundation for healthcare projects worth more than ₹100 crore across Haryana. The initiatives are aimed at improving access to quality medical services, expanding treatment facilities, and enhancing healthcare
Dr. Narendra BS Lead Consultant Endocrinology & Diabetology, Aster Whitefield Hospital GLP-1 drugs are revolutionary, but require nutritional monitoring and strength training to remain safe and effective, per a doctor. While these drugs are being hailed as 'miracle' shots for weight loss, they come with a complex set of side
The implementation of the Ayushman Bharat health insurance programme is gaining momentum in Delhi, with more than 7.72 lakh Ayushman Bharat cards issued so far, reflecting increasing enrollment and awareness among eligible beneficiaries in the national capital. Official data shows that claims worth ₹86.22 crore have
A new study has estimated that a single day of extreme heat could lead to approximately 3,400 excess deaths across India, highlighting the growing public health risks associated with rising temperatures and increasingly frequent heatwaves. The research, conducted by the India Energy and Climate Center, adapted
Google has unveiled a revamped Google Health app alongside new AI driven health coaching features and Fitbit Air, marking a significant expansion of the company's digital health and wellness ecosystem. The updated Google Health app is designed to serve as a centralized platform where users can
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
WHO has identified a number of experimental Ebola treatments and vaccine candidates for evaluation in clinical trials as global health authorities intensify efforts to contain the ongoing outbreak in Africa. According to the WHO, the selected drugs and vaccine candidates will undergo clinical testing to generate
