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April 30, 2026 6:55 PM

India-New Zealand FTA opens global doors for Ayush systems, creates mobility pathways for wellness professionals

The newly concluded India-New Zealand Free Trade Agreement (FTA) is set to give a major global push to India’s traditional medicine systems, placing Ayush systems at the centre of a new framework for international cooperation and market access. The agreement, signed by Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and New Zealand’s Trade Minister Todd McClay, marks a significant step in expanding India’s wellness footprint globally while strengthening bilateral economic ties. A key h...

April 30, 2026 6:52 PM

J.P. Nadda inaugurates 10th National Summit on public health innovations

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Wednesday inaugurated the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity: Best Practices Shaping India’s Health Future, unveiling a series of major initiatives aimed at strengthening India’s public healthcare system, while underscoring a significant milestone - zero median out-of-pocket expenditure for outpatient care in government health facilities. Addressing the summit, Nadda highlighted the government’s shift toward a holistic healthcar...

April 13, 2026 3:44 PM

MP Cabinet approves Rs 18,000 crore package for agriculture, health, women empowerment

The Madhya Pradesh Cabinet, chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Yadav, on Monday gave its nod to several landmark decisions involving more than Rs 18,000 crore to accelerate irrigation, farm mechanisation, women’s safety, rural development and healthcare in the state. In a key boost to agriculture, the Cabinet sanctioned Rs 286.26 crore for the Midwas Medium Irrigation Project in Sagar district. Once completed, the project will irrigate 7,200 hectares of farmland across 27 villages, directly bene...

March 29, 2026 5:34 PM

Abdominal obesity poses greater health risk than overall obesity: Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh on Sunday cautioned that abdominal or central obesity is a more serious health risk than overall obesity, particularly among Indians, where even lean-looking individuals may carry high levels of harmful visceral fat. Speaking at the release of a comprehensive cardiology textbook titled “Advances in Obesity and Lipid Management in CVD”, Singh said central obesity can independently lead to a wide range of metabolic disorders, including diabetes, hypertension, ...

March 29, 2026 1:50 PM

Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi urges focus on fitness, promotes yoga and healthy living

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday called on citizens to prioritise fitness and adopt healthier lifestyles during the 132nd edition of his monthly radio programme Mann Ki Baat. Addressing the nation, the Prime Minister reiterated the importance of physical well-being and noted that less than 100 days remain for International Day of Yoga. He highlighted the growing global interest in yoga and praised individuals working to promote it internationally, citing efforts in countries like Djibouti...

March 20, 2026 3:51 PM

Government expands access to affordable generic medicines through 18,646 Jan Aushadhi Kendras: Anupriya Patel

The government on Friday said that 18,646 Jan Aushadhi Kendras (JAKs) are currently operational across the country under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP), significantly enhancing access to affordable generic medicines. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Anupriya Patel stated that Maharashtra accounts for 727 centres, while Madhya Pradesh has 634 Kendras as of February 28, 2026. The scheme offers a wide range of medicin...

March 20, 2026 3:50 PM

Government regulates prices of life-saving drugs through key health schemes: Anupriya Patel

The Government on Friday said that the prices of life-saving drugs in India are regulated under the Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO), 2013, to ensure affordability and accessibility for the public. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilizers Anupriya Patel stated that the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) fixes ceiling prices of medicines listed under Schedule-I of the DPCO, which is based on the National List of Essential Medicines. Th...

February 11, 2026 3:21 PM

Yogi govt presents Rs 9.12 lakh crore UP Budget with focus on law and order, health, infra

Uttar Pradesh Finance Minister Suresh Khanna on Wednesday presented a Rs 9,12,696.35 crore budget for the financial year 2026-27 in the Assembly, an increase of nearly 12.9 per cent over the previous year. The Budget includes new schemes worth Rs 43,565.33 crore. The government has placed special emphasis on capital expenditure, fiscal discipline, strengthening law and order, and expanding health and medical infrastructure. Capital expenditure has been pegged at 19.5 per cent of the total out...

February 11, 2026 11:20 AM

Medical misinformation more likely to fool AI if source appears legitimate, study shows

Artificial intelligence tools are more likely to provide incorrect medical advice when the misinformation comes from what the software considers to be an authoritative source, a new study found. In tests of 20 open-source and proprietary large language models, the software was more often tricked by mistakes in realistic-looking doctors' discharge notes than by mistakes in social media conversations, researchers reported in The Lancet Digital Health. "Current AI systems can treat confident medi...

February 11, 2026 12:30 PM

AI no better than other methods for patients seeking medical advice, study shows

Asking AI about medical symptoms does not help patients make better decisions about their health than other methods, such as a standard internet search, according to a new study published in Nature Medicine. The authors said the study was important as people were increasingly turning to AI and chatbots for advice on their health, but without evidence that this was necessarily the best and safest approach. Researchers led by the University of Oxford’s Internet Institute worked alongside a gro...