A recent study by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has raised alarm over a concerning surge in infectious diseases across India, revealing that one in every nine diagnostic tests conducted under surveillance programs has returned positive results for infectious pathogens. The findings, based on
In a visionary move toward transforming India’s emergency medical response, Dr. V.K. Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, has called for a technology-driven overhaul of the national ambulance network to ensure that emergency medical care reaches patients within 10 minutes.Speaking at a high-level health forum, Dr.
pidemic, driven by a sharp rise in lifestyle-related disorders such as diabetes, hypertension, and obesity. The alarming trend underscores the urgent need for preventive healthcare measures, early screening, and public awareness.According to experts, nearly one in ten adults in India may be living with some
In a groundbreaking public health move, the Maldives government has officially begun implementing a ‘generational ban’ on smoking, making it one of the first countries in the world to take such a bold step toward a tobacco-free future.Under the new law, citizens born after a
The Himachal Pradesh government has announced a major healthcare infrastructure boost, allocating over ₹213 crore to upgrade diagnostic and laboratory facilities across the state’s public health institutions. The move aims to ensure timely, accurate, and accessible diagnostic services for people in both urban and remote
India’s Molbio Diagnostics has been awarded the prestigious Kochon Prize 2024 for its groundbreaking portable molecular diagnostic platform, a transformative innovation that has significantly advanced the fight against infectious diseases globally.The Kochon Prize, instituted by the Stop TB Partnership and funded by the Kochon Foundation
The Government of Mizoram has launched a statewide ‘Tobacco-Free Youth’ campaign aimed at reducing tobacco consumption among school and college students, reinforcing its commitment to building a healthier, smoke-free generation.The campaign, spearheaded by the State Tobacco Control Cell (STCC) under the National Tobacco Control Programme
The Delhi High Court has upheld the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI)’s regulatory action against a company for misleading labeling and marketing of an ‘ORS’-branded product, emphasizing that public health must take precedence over commercial interests.The court ruled that the product in
Zoho Corporation’s Co-founder and CEO, Sridhar Vembu, has stirred a nationwide debate after expressing concerns that Indian parents are giving “too many vaccines” to their children, urging families to think critically about the growing number of immunizations administered in early childhood.In a recent post shared
India witnessed an alarming surge in extreme heat events in 2024, with each person exposed to an average of 20 heatwave days, of which 6.5 days were directly linked to human-induced climate change, according to a new global analysis.The findings, published by Climate Central, highlight
