The Karnataka government has announced an ambitious target to make the state drug free by 2028, intensifying its efforts to combat substance abuse through stronger enforcement, public awareness campaigns and community participation. Deputy Chief Minister D.K. Shivakumar stated that the government has adopted a comprehensive
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
In a recent climatic shift, the Rising Heatwave Health Advisory 2026 has published Nationwide Alert to reduce heat related illnesses, prevent fatalities, and strengthen preparedness across India as extreme summer temperatures intensify. The advisory aims to ensure coordinated action between central and state health departments, improve
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched the upgraded Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram (RBSK 2.0), introducing Digital Health Cards for children aged 0–18 years to strengthen early detection, continuous monitoring, and integrated healthcare delivery across India. The initiative is aligned with the government’s
Dr Nikhil Mehta Surgical Oncologist, HCG Cancer Centre, Jaipur Cervical cancer has long been associated with middle aged women, but a concerning shift is underway. Increasingly, younger women, especially those in their 20s and early 30s are being diagnosed with the disease. This emerging trend underscores a critical
Associations call for stronger regulation and specialised training for hair transplant and cosmetic treatments. Beware of ‘Online Dermatologists’: Medical Bodies Raise Alarm Over Misleading Listings Leading medical bodies — the Indian Association of Dermatologists, Venereologists and Leprologists (IADVL) and the Association of Plastic Surgeons of India (APSI) — today raised
Dr. Jyothi Raghuram, Senior Consultant — General Paediatrics & Pediatric Rheumatology at Aster Whitefield Hospital Doctor warns of rising childhood asthma cases as smog level worsensAir pollution is no longer just an environmental headline, it’s slowly becoming a daily health realityfor children, especially those growing up
Dr. Ranajit Kar Consultant- Radiation Oncology, HCG Cancer Center - Cuttack Cervical cancer does not begin in adulthood. Its roots are often planted much earlier, in years when health education is minimal, conversations are uncomfortable, and silence is mistaken for protection. In India, where adolescence is still
In a push to strengthen India’s digital health infrastructure, the Gurugram health department has rolled out a QR code-based initiative to streamline the registration process for Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) IDs. The move is part of a larger effort to promote digital health access
In a significant move towards safeguarding the health of India’s younger generation, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Mrs. Anupriya Patel, launched the ‘Tobacco-Free Youth Campaign 3.0’ in New Delhi today. The campaign, spearheaded by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
