Health

June 27, 2026 6:34 PM

Precision Medicine Will Shape Future of Healthcare, Says Dr. Jitendra Singh

On the eve of Doctors' Day, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh, said precision medicine and personalised healthcare are set to redefine the future of medical practice, with India steadily developing indigenous solutions to global health challenges through genomics, gene therapy, nuclear medicine and ...

June 25, 2026 8:14 PM

MY Bharat to launch national anti-drug quiz, anthem campaign from June 26

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports will launch a nationwide anti-drug awareness campaign on June 26, beginning with the National Nasha Mukti Quiz and a crowdsourcing initiative for a Nasha Mukti Anthem through the MY Bharat portal. The quiz, which will remain open till July 15, is aimed at ed...

June 24, 2026 4:42 PM

Delhi govt unveils health scheme for 2.7 lakh construction workers, kin

The Delhi government has decided to launch a ‘Delhi Building and Construction Workers Health Scheme’ for the health protection of 2.7 lakh registered building and construction workers and their families, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday. The scheme is expected to cover nearly 10 lakh ...

June 24, 2026 1:44 PM

Assam’s healthcare infrastructure set to undergo transformation: CM Sarma

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Wednesday highlighted the state government's efforts to strengthen healthcare infrastructure and medical education, saying the ongoing expansion aims to improve access to quality healthcare and build a stronger healthcare workforce across the state. In a ...

June 24, 2026 10:34 AM

UN General Assembly adopts political declaration on HIV/AIDS

The UN General Assembly (UNGA) adopted a political declaration on HIV/AIDS and reaffirmed the commitment to end AIDS as a public health threat by the end of 2030. The declaration, adopted by a vote of 149 in favour, eight against, and 14 abstentions, expresses deep concern that the world did not me...