National Health Authority (NHA) has renewed its Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Department of Health Research (DHR) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to promote evidence-based healthcare delivery under the flagship health programs Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) and
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has called for strategic partnerships with the pharmaceutical and biotech industry to develop indigenous therapies and vaccines against the Nipah virus, a highly fatal zoonotic infection that poses recurring public health threats in India.The initiative aims to strengthen
ICMR validates indigenous innovations that drastically cut testing time and cost, accelerating India’s goal to eliminate tuberculosis by 2025In a major leap toward India’s mission to eliminate tuberculosis (TB), the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has validated two new Made-in-India diagnostic tests developed by
New Delhi, September 11, 2025: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Smt. Anupriya Patel inaugurated the National Virus Research & Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) Conclave – 2025 in New Delhi today, marking a major milestone in India’s health research and diagnostics ecosystem.The event
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognised and lauded the findings of a groundbreaking study funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), underscoring nutrition's essential role in tuberculosis (TB) prevention and care. The research, conducted in Jharkhand as part of the RATIONS
In what can only be described as a transformative turning point for India’s medical technology sector, India Health 2025, hosted by Informa Markets at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi, has emerged as more than just a healthcare exhibition — it is a testament to India's medtech
Comprehensive Multi-Institutional Research Aims to Address Public Concerns In response to growing public speculation and concern over sudden deaths reported among seemingly healthy adults in the post-COVID era, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), in collaboration with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS),
Reckitt, a leading global consumer health and hygiene company, has partnered with the Public Health Foundation of India (PHFI) to strengthen its purpose-led programs across India, with a focus on health, hygiene, sanitation, and life skills education. Established in 2006, PHFI is a globally recognized public-private initiative that
Fats are essential for energy, nutrient absorption, and overall health. Instead of eliminating them, the focus should be on making informed choices and maintaining a balanced intake. By Dr Dharini Krishnan Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent advice to reduce edible oil consumption by 10% has brought dietary
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched a groundbreaking inter-ministerial scientific study aimed at developing India's first real-time early warning system to detect zoonotic diseases that may spill over from birds to humans. This initiative underscores the nation's commitment to proactive public health
