Kerala has reported 10 new cases of Shigella infection across four districts, prompting health authorities to strengthen surveillance and containment efforts while continuing heightened vigilance against potential Ebola threats and maintaining monitoring measures for Nipah virus. According to the latest health department update, Kozhikode reported seven
Obesity on the rise across all age groups. Obesity increases risk of diabetes, heart disease, and fatty liver. Multidisciplinary care key to sustainable weight loss. Doctors raise concern over growing obesity rates. Kamineni Hospitals launches weight loss centre Recognizing obesity as one of the most
The state is set for a major expansion of its healthcare and medical education infrastructure with plans to establish an additional AIIMS, a dedicated cancer hospital, four new medical colleges and multiple super specialty healthcare facilities. The proposed expansion is expected to significantly strengthen tertiary
President Droupadi Murmu has expressed confidence that India will achieve its goal of eliminating sickle cell disease (SCD) well before the targeted year of 2047, citing the collective efforts of the Centre, states, healthcare institutions and communities in combating the inherited blood disorder. Addressing a gathering
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,
Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has reviewed the country's preparedness for dengue, malaria and other seasonal vector borne diseases ahead of the monsoon season, directing states and Union Territories to strengthen surveillance systems, enhance outbreak monitoring and ensure rapid response measures to prevent disease
A new study has found that yoga may offer significant benefits for individuals with early stage Alzheimer's disease by enhancing cognitive function, alleviating symptoms of depression, and improving gut health, highlighting the potential of mind body interventions in the management of neurodegenerative disorders. The research adds
In a significant move aimed at ensuring continuity and sustained momentum in India's traditional healthcare sector, the Government of India has extended the tenure of Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha, Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH, till The extension reflects the Centre's confidence in Vaidya Kotecha's leadership and his pivotal
The Indian Council of Medical Research National Institute of Epidemiology (ICMR-NIE) has launched a new data analytics platform aimed at enhancing disease outbreak surveillance, accelerating epidemiological investigations, and supporting real time decision making during public health emergencies. The platform has been developed to enable rapid collection,
State owned healthcare products and services company HLL Lifecare Ltd has announced a major expansion of its healthcare services portfolio through the launch of advanced diagnostics solutions, the strengthening of its AMRIT Plus pharmacy network, and a new partnership with the Government of Odisha to
