Kerala has witnessed a substantial increase in communicable diseases over the last ten years, with the state reporting 12 additional diseases in the period, raising the total number of reported communicable ailments to 25. This surge poses serious public health challenges and underscores the urgent
The Government of India’s Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS) initiative has achieved a monumental milestone, crossing 24 lakh (2.4 million) calls since its inception in October 2022. This landmark underscores the nation’s growing awareness and utilization of digital mental health services.Tele-MANAS,
The Government of Goa has joined hands with leading health technology startup Qure.ai and global biopharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca to launch India’s first-ever Innovative Pricing Policy for Lifesaving Therapies, an ambitious step to make breakthrough clinical treatments affordable and accessible for all.This transformative initiative, driven by
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today drew national attention to one of the growing public health challenges confronting India—obesity. Speaking on the occasion, the Prime Minister described obesity not merely as an individual public health concern, but as a multifaceted issue with profound implications for
In a landmark move to safeguard the quality and reliability of diagnostic tools in Indian healthcare, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), in partnership with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has released comprehensive draft standard evaluation protocols for issuing licenses to In-Vitro
Centrient Pharmaceuticals, a global leader in sustainable B2B manufacturing of antibiotics, statins, and antifungals, has officially joined the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative. This milestone underscores the company’s deep-rooted commitment to responsible business practices and its ongoing efforts to
The National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, has released a set of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) aimed at strengthening surveillance, prevention, and response mechanisms against water contamination and related disease outbreaks across the country.The guidelines, issued in
The Virus Research and Diagnostic Laboratory (VRDL) at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Rishikesh (AIIMS-R), has been officially accredited for the diagnosis of 12 major viral infections, marking a significant milestone in India’s public health and infectious disease preparedness.This achievement underscores AIIMS-R’s growing
In a significant global health development, India has extended its support and contributions to the London Resolution, an international commitment aimed at combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The resolution, endorsed by over 40 countries, was unveiled at a high-level global forum in London focused on preserving
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has launched a nationwide Student Outreach Program aimed at inspiring the next generation of scientists, healthcare professionals, and researchers across India. This ambitious initiative seeks to promote scientific temperament and health awareness among school and college students by
