The rollout of a government supported free cervical cancer vaccination programme has faced implementation challenges in several regions, slowing vaccination coverage among eligible adolescent girls despite the availability of vaccine doses. Health officials have attributed the delays primarily to school board examinations, summer vacations and
Health authorities in Kerala's Wayanad district have reported no new cases of Shigella infection, providing a measure of relief amid ongoing efforts to contain the outbreak. According to the District Medical Office (DMO), 23 patients who tested positive for the bacterial infection remain under treatment,
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has issued notices to eight food companies for allegedly using misleading brand names, trade names, packaging and product claims that could violate food safety and consumer protection regulations. The action is part of the regulator's ongoing
Average Out of Pocket Spending in Government Hospitals Stands at Just ₹2,496 compared to national average of ₹6,631.Odisha has emerged as one of the most affordable states in India for hospital treatment, with patients spending significantly less on healthcare than the national average, according to
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed states and Union Territories to expedite the recruitment of Food Safety Officers (FSOs) and Designated Officers (DOs) to strengthen food safety enforcement and enhance regulatory capacity across the country. FSSAI Chief Executive Officer Rajit Punhani
The Delhi Government has suspended a former Director General of Health Services (DGHS) along with another senior health department official as part of an ongoing investigation into alleged procurement irregularities within the state's healthcare system. According to separate orders issued by the Vigilance Branch of the
A new Australian study has shed light on why walking tends to become slower, less efficient, and more tiring as people age, revealing that the body increasingly prioritizes stability over energy efficiency in an effort to reduce the risk of falls. The research, led by Flinders
Historic Guinness World Records Title for AI enabled Holographic Breast Health Education achieved by Dr P. Raghu Ram, Ushalakshmi Breast Cancer Foundation and KIMS-USHALAKSHMI Centre for Breast Diseases National Awareness & Resource Initiative for Breast Health (NARI) Launched to Expand AI-Driven Breast Health Education Across India Hyderabad,
The Tamil Nadu government has strengthened surveillance measures for Nipah virus disease (NiV), placing unusual fever clusters and suspected cases under heightened monitoring as part of its preventive public health strategy. Health authorities have directed district surveillance teams and healthcare facilities to remain vigilant and
The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has directed states and Union Territories to expedite the recruitment of Food Safety Officers (FSOs) and Designated Officers (DOs) to strengthen food safety enforcement and enhance regulatory capacity across the country. FSSAI Chief Executive Officer Rajit Punhani
