A coalition of healthcare professionals, public health activists and international medical organizations has called for the suspension of the Israeli Medical Association (IMA) from the World Medical Association (WMA), citing concerns over the destruction of healthcare infrastructure in Gaza and the treatment of Palestinian healthcare
WHO has raised concerns over the growing risk of infectious disease outbreaks in Venezuela following the devastating twin earthquakes that struck the country last week, overwhelming healthcare facilities and disrupting critical public health services. The warning comes as authorities continue to grapple with a mounting
The Government of Tripura has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a specialized healthcare technology center to strengthen the state's diagnostic infrastructure through the deployment of artificial intelligence enabled imaging technologies and advanced medical devices. The initiative aims to improve access to diagnostic services,
The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has imposed restrictions on public gatherings in the capital city of Kinshasa and three provinces as authorities intensify efforts to contain a rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak that has infected 1,274 people and claimed 360 lives
Kerala has reported two deaths due to leptospirosis and identified nine new cases of the bacterial disease, prompting health authorities to intensify surveillance and public awareness measures amid the ongoing monsoon season. The state health department has urged residents, particularly those in high risk areas,
The National Health Authority (NHA) has partnered with Google to leverage artificial intelligence technologies in the newly launched Aarogya Setu 2.0 platform, strengthening India's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for healthcare and advancing the country's vision of a connected, interoperable and citizen centric digital health ecosystem. The
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, has identified artificial intelligence (AI), precision medicine and genomics as key drivers shaping the future of healthcare in India, emphasizing the transformative role of technology enabled healthcare models in expanding access and
The Uttar Pradesh government has issued a comprehensive heatwave safety protocol for schools to safeguard students, teachers and staff amid rising temperatures and increasingly frequent extreme heat events. The guidelines aim to minimize the adverse impact of heatwaves on children's health, education and overall well-being. According
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare is set to launch a comprehensive strategic framework aimed at accelerating India's efforts to reduce maternal and infant mortality by 2030, aligning with the country's commitments under the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The framework adopts a life
The Government of India has expanded its fight against anaemia by incorporating low birth weight infants into the revamped Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) Abhiyaan, marking a significant shift towards a more comprehensive and technology enabled approach to tackling one of the country's most persistent public
