A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet has revealed alarming statistics on the global obesity crisis, predicting that by 2050, over half of the world’s adult population and nearly a third of children and adolescents will be classified as overweight or obese. This unprecedented surge
Mrs. Birla Unveils MPower Research Report Revealing Worldwide Movement for Youth Mental Wellness "The Mpowering Minds Summit 2025, an initiative by Mpower under the Aditya Birla Education Trust (ABET), convened leading experts from Harvard Medical School, World Economic Forum, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Australia and
The manufacturing agreement is the first step in working together to provide Chikungunya Vaccine to low-and middle-income countries The initial technology transfer will be followed by commercial manufacturing, which has the potential to generate up to 300 new jobs at BE Biological E. Limited (BE) today announced
Anindith Reddy, Managing Director of Wadi Surgicals (Enliva) & Member of IRGMA The Indian medical device market though growing rapidly, is driven by 70-80% imports from countries such as the US, China, and Germany. The medical device sector in the country was estimated at 11 billion
Dr. Suchismitha Rajamanya, Lead Consultant & HOD - Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, Bengaluru Leprosy is a disease that has often been shrouded in stigma and misconception. But contrary to popular belief, it is quite manageable especially with the advent of multidrug therapy (MDT) which helps
Dr. Gowri Kulkarni, Head of Medical Operations, MediBuddy Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that affects millions of children worldwide, including India. Characterised by recurring seizures, Epilepsy can significantly impact a child’s health. However, with proper medical management and care, children with Epilepsy can lead stable lives. Parents
A national conference focusing on "Enhancing Pharmaceutical Quality Assurance through Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)" brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and regulators at Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone (AMTZ) today. Organized by the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) in collaboration with the Department of Pharmaceuticals,
Dr. Bhaskar Bhuvan, Consultant-Medical oncology, HCG Cancer Center - Vizag Lung cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, accounting for over 1.7 million fatalities annually. In India, lung cancer is a significant public health concern ranking second among male cancers, with a
Renowned actor and health advocate Amitabh Bachchan has called for a nationwide initiative to combat Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), drawing parallels to India's successful polio eradication campaign. Speaking at the centenary celebrations of Seth Gordhandas Sundardas Medical College and King Edward Memorial (KEM) Hospital,
Incident Sparks Concerns Over Public Health and Resource Mismanagement A significant quantity of government-supplied medicines, including tablets and syrups, some still within their validity period, was found discarded in a gorge near Budhkhanari in Darhal tehsil of Rajouri district. The discovery has prompted local authorities to
