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March 20, 2025 6:37 PM

Jitendra Singh, Bill Gates discuss biotech startups, health innovation in India

Union Minister of State (independent charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh met Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates to discuss collaborations on biotech startups and health innovations in India, Ministry of Science & Technology said on Thursday. The discussions with Gates, currently on an India visit, covered advancement in gene therapy, vaccine innovation, biotechnology manufacturing, and India's evolving startup ecosystem. “Under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, ...

March 15, 2025 12:37 PM

Measles cases surge in the US, with over 300 reported in 2025

The United States has recorded 301 confirmed measles cases so far this year, according to the latest data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The outbreak has spread across 15 jurisdictions, with 50 individuals requiring hospitalization and two fatalities reported. Texas has been the hardest hit, accounting for 259 of the confirmed cases since January. Health officials in the state have raised concerns over the rapid spread, with 34 patients ne...

March 14, 2025 12:17 PM

Tanzania declares end of second Marburg virus disease outbreak

Tanzanian health authorities have declared the end of the country's second Marburg virus disease (MVD) outbreak after 42 days passed without any new cases following the death of the last confirmed patient on January 28. Minister of Health Jenista Mhagama stated that since no new cases had been reported as of March 11, the country had met the World Health Organization’s (WHO) criteria for officially declaring the outbreak over. "Scientifically, we have met the criteria for declaring the end o...

March 12, 2025 1:47 PM

Malnutrition reaches alarming levels in Rohingya refugee Camps: UNICEF

Children in the world’s largest refugee camp are experiencing the worst levels of malnutrition since the massive displacement that occurred in 2017, said UNICEF Representative in Bangladesh, Rana Flowers on Tuesday in Geneva during a press briefing. In Cox’s Bazar of Bangladesh, home to over one million Rohingya refugees, including more than 500,000 children, malnutrition levels have reached emergency levels, Unicef said in a statement. Severe acute malnutrition in the Rohingya refugee ca...

March 6, 2025 12:17 PM

PM Modi highlights investment in people as key to India’s development

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Post-Budget Webinar on employment, focusing on the theme "Investing in People, Economy, and Innovation," on Wednesday. The event brought together officials from 29 ministries, 100 panelists, and over 25,000 participants to discuss key aspects of the Union Budget 2025-26. In his speech, the Prime Minister said the budget serves as a blueprint for India's future, giving equal priority to investing in people, the economy, and innovation alongside infrastr...

March 4, 2025 10:43 AM

Obesity rates soaring globally in ‘monumental social failure’, study says

Rates of obesity and overweight are spiralling due to a "monumental societal failure" to tackle the problem, with more than half of adults and almost a third of children and young people set to be affected by 2050, according to a new study. That represents more than 3.8 billion adults and 746 million children and adolescents, research published in The Lancet said. Obesity is associated with an increased risk of serious health problems like diabetes, some cancers, and heart disease. "The unpre...

January 17, 2025 6:59 PM

Ayurveda brings fresh hope for Alzheimer’s treatment

The integration of traditional wisdom with modern science is showing promise in the battle against Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders. A new study from the Bose Institute in Kolkata has sparked optimism by demonstrating the potential of Ayurvedic medicine alongside chemically synthesized solutions to combat the damaging effects of amyloid beta aggregation, a critical factor in Alzheimer’s progression. Alzheimer’s disease is often associated with the buildup of amyloid...

January 3, 2025 5:12 PM

Embracing Balance: International Day for Mind and Body Wellness promotes holistic health

In today’s fast-paced world, where the hustle and bustle of life affects every age group, issues like stress, anxiety, and heart-related problems have become widespread. To promote a balance between mental and physical health, International Mind and Body Wellness Day is celebrated on January 3rd every year, a global initiative first observed in 2019. This day reminds us that health isn’t just about physical fitness—it’s about mental wellness too. Psychosomatic Diseases and Mental Heal...

December 17, 2024 9:38 AM

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launches nationwide ‘Fit India’ cycling initiative to promote health and tackle pollution

Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Mansukh Mandaviya, flagged off the 'Fit India' cycling movement at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in Delhi on Tuesday. He highlighted that the initiative aims to promote fitness across the country, contributing to building a developed nation. Mandaviya participated in the cycling ride from the stadium to Raisina Hills and back, urging people to adopt cycling as part of their routine. He said, "Modi Ji launched the Fit India Movement to encourage...

September 16, 2024 3:27 PM

AIIMS Delhi to open Tobacco Cessation Clinic on September 10

AIIMS New Delhi is set to open a new Collaborative Team-Based "Tobacco Cessation Clinic (TCC)" at the New RAK OPD as part of the comprehensive "TOBACCO FREE AIIMS", according to a press release. The dedicated Tobacco Cessation Clinic (TCC) will be opened on September 10, 2024. According to the press release, this initiative is a collaborative effort between the National Drug Dependence Treatment Centre (NDDTC) and the Department of Pulmonary, Critical, and Sleep Medicine, aimed at addressing th...