Mental health disorders continue to pose a significant public health challenge worldwide, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that around 280 million people live with depression globally. While effective medications are available, identifying the right treatment often remains a lengthy trial and error process,
The Telangana government has unveiled an ambitious strategy to position Hyderabad as a leading global drug discovery and pharmaceutical innovation hub, leveraging the city's established strengths in pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, research and life sciences. The proposed initiative aims to create an integrated ecosystem that supports the
Dr Pradeep.Kumar D, Senior Consultant Cardiology, Sakra World Hospital, Bengaluru Hypertension continues to emerge as a major public health concern in Karnataka, with the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6, 2023-24) revealing a rise in the proportion of adults with elevated blood pressure compared to the
Health authorities in Jharkhand's East Singhbhum district have reported 26 new cases of cerebral malaria and 18 additional cases of malaria following an intensified screening drive across affected villages, raising concerns over the spread of the disease in the region. While no new fatalities were
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
Mankind Pharma has announced a strategic collaboration with Denovo Sciences to launch an AI-led drug discovery programme, marking an important step in the company’s focus on innovation driven and technology enabled research and development. The partnership will bring together Mankind Pharma’s strong R&D capabilities, experimental validation
A Right to Information (RTI) based investigation into alleged procurement irregularities at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has revealed that a medical consumable item procured at ₹38 per unit was allegedly relabelled and sold at ₹410 per unit, resulting in
The state government has tightened hospital protocols and directed stricter implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs) across healthcare facilities following maternal deaths reported in Kota and Bikaner. The move comes after an investigation conducted by experts from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS),
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
Health authorities have intensified preparedness measures for dengue and other vector borne diseases following concerns that El Niño weather conditions could increase the risk of outbreaks during the upcoming transmission season. The advisory comes after observations of higher dengue incidence during previous El Niño years,
