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
Young people aged 15-24 are highly vulnerable to climate change's mental health impacts, necessitating urgent policy interventions From shifting weather patterns that threaten food production to rising sea levels increasing the risk of catastrophic flooding, climate change's impacts are global in scope and unprecedented in scale.
Dr Gowri Kulkarni, Head of Medical Operations, MediBuddy Obesity has become a significant public health challenge in India over the last two decades. The National Family Health Survey round 5 (NFHS-5, 2019–21) highlights that nearly one in every four men or women in the country
Stressing the pivotal role of sports in youth development and public health, the Governor of Himachal Pradesh has called for greater promotion of sports activities as an effective strategy to mitigate the growing menace of drug abuse. Addressing stakeholders, educators, youth, and policymakers at a
Indore, often celebrated as India’s cleanest city, is embarking on a pioneering mission to eliminate malaria by 2030 through the large-scale use of drone technology. The city, which has achieved significant milestones in sanitation and urban cleanliness, is now taking the lead in deploying innovative
Every year, 100,000 people die from DVT in the U.S. Walk organized by KIMS Hospital at Necklace Road Blood clots in veins can pose a severe health risk, but daily walking can help prevent them, said Dr. Bollineni Bhaskar Rao, CMD of KIMS Group of Hospitals. To
Government Strengthens Healthcare Investments with Strategic Allocations and Technological Advancements In a significant step toward fortifying the nation's healthcare infrastructure, India's Government Health Expenditure (GHE) has increased to 1.84% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with a dedicated trajectory aimed at achieving 2.5% by the year
Adults taking Mounjaro® with diet and exercise in a controlled clinical trial lost on average 21.8 kg. at the highest dose (15mg) and 15.4 kg at the lowest dose (5mg) over a period of 72 weeks.1,2 Individual results may vary Mounjaro® delivered superior A1C reductions
The Medical Technology Association of India (MTaI), representing leading research-based medical technology companies, emphasizes the need for a balanced assessment of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization's (CDSCO) role in regulating medical devices and drugs. MTaI acknowledges recent reforms aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and
A significant increase in pediatric pneumonia cases has brought to light the escalating issue of antibiotic resistance, posing a severe threat to children's health globally. Medical experts are raising alarms over the diminishing effectiveness of standard antibiotic treatments, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive strategies
