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September 19, 2026 9:16 AM
Dengue cases are on the rise across Tamil Nadu with the onset of the monsoon, prompting the state government to intensify mosquito-control and disease-surveillance measures. According to the state health department, 244 people out of 1,320 tested across Tamil Nadu have been confirmed to hav...
September 18, 2026 9:36 AM
The Union Health Ministry on Thursday commemorated World Patient Safety Day 2026 at the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) in New Delhi, with the national observance focusing on “Safe Care for Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)”. Addressing the event, Additional Secretary and ...
September 17, 2026 9:55 AM
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has issued an advisory to States and Union Territories on the regulation of stem cell therapy, reiterating that such treatment can be offered as standard care only for disease conditions and indications approved by the Ministry. The advisory, ...
September 16, 2026 3:44 PM
A review of available evidence has linked exposure to air pollutants with an increased risk of death by suicide or suicidal thoughts, with particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) posing the greatest risks. The findings, published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Hea...
September 15, 2026 2:30 PM
It takes a village to raise a child, goes the old adage. But the arrival of a newborn also brings a new set of responsibilities and expenses for families, from diapers and wipes to doctor visits, medicines and other essential healthcare needs. While medicines constitute a significant part of health...
September 14, 2026 8:45 PM
Ayurveda is increasingly gaining prominence in global health and wellness conversations, with India stepping up efforts to connect the traditional knowledge system with modern research, quality standards and international healthcare frameworks. As India prepares to observe the 11th Ayurveda Day on ...
September 13, 2026 3:19 PM
The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit has given a major push to international cooperation in Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM), with BRICS leaders welcoming the proposed establishment of an Expert Working Group on the subject under the BRICS Health Track...
September 11, 2026 1:47 PM
India has crossed the milestone of 80 lakh Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Friday, describing it as an important step towards strengthening preventive healthcare and protecting against HPV infections and associated cancers. In a post ...
September 10, 2026 3:39 PM
Three people in the Netherlands have died from an infection caused by the West Nile virus in recent weeks, the country's public health institution RIVM said on Thursday, following an increased number of cases in Europe. The RIVM last month reported a first death caused by the West Nile virus, a wee...
September 10, 2026 10:17 AM
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has praised India’s significant healthcare gains, particularly in maternal and child health and the fight against noncommunicable diseases, while highlighting how around 160,000 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are bringing scr...
