Study links air pollution to death by suicide, suicidal thoughts

September 16, 2026 3:44 PM

Study links air pollution to death by suicide, suicidal thoughts

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 Health, underscore the need to consider environmental exposures as potentially modifiable risk factors in suicide prevention strategies, researchers said. The team from Queen’s University Belfast in t...

NFHS-6 Fact Sheets highlight health gains, support government’s data harmonisation drive

June 7, 2026 12:57 PM

NFHS-6 Fact Sheets highlight health gains, support government’s data harmonisation drive

The release of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6 Fact Sheets marks a significant milestone in India's evolving health and statistical ecosystem, highlighting improvements in key health, nutrition and demographic indicators while supporting the government's push towards greater data harmonisation across national information systems. According to senior officials in the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the NFHS-6 Fact Sheets present findings on 101 major indicators, providing a sna...

Celebrating the power of vaccines: How India’s immunisation drive is transforming public health

March 17, 2026 5:13 PM

Celebrating the power of vaccines: How India’s immunisation drive is transforming public health

India’s vaccination journey stands as one of the most significant public health success stories, with the country not only eradicating deadly diseases but also steadily expanding its immunisation coverage to protect millions each year. Marking National Vaccination Day, observed annually on March 16, the focus this year remains on the transformative impact of vaccines in saving lives and strengthening the nation’s healthcare system. A legacy of disease eradication India has successfully el...

Shorter all-oral regimens for drug-resistant TB cost-effective in India: ICMR study

February 12, 2026 10:54 AM

Shorter all-oral regimens for drug-resistant TB cost-effective in India: ICMR study

Shorter, six-month all-oral treatment regimens for multidrug-resistant and rifampicin-resistant tuberculosis (MDR/RR-TB) are cost-effective and offer better health outcomes compared to the longer regimens currently in use in India, according to a study conducted by the ICMR–National Institute for Research in Tuberculosis (ICMR-NIRT). The study, published in the Indian Journal of Medical Research, assessed the cost-effectiveness of bedaquiline-based regimens — BPaL (bedaquiline, pretomanid a...

India’s push to strengthen traditional medicine through standards, scale and science

December 17, 2025 5:08 PM

India’s push to strengthen traditional medicine through standards, scale and science

India is set to host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from December 17 to 19, reaffirming its leadership in advancing evidence-based traditional healthcare. The summit’s theme — “Restoring Balance for People and Planet: The Science and Practice of Well-Being” — places traditional medicine within the global conversation on sustainability, equity and resilient health systems. The event will also witness the launch of the WHO Traditional Medicine Global Libr...

PM Modi highlights role of healthcare initiatives in boosting public health and economy

September 24, 2025 3:41 PM

PM Modi highlights role of healthcare initiatives in boosting public health and economy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the growing recognition of India’s healthcare transformation as a major pillar of national development. Referring to a recent article by renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, the Prime Minister pointed out that flagship initiatives like Ayushman Bharat, POSHAN Abhiyaan, and Swachh Bharat are not only improving public health outcomes but are also contributing to economic growth. In a post on X, the Prime Minister quoted Dr. Shett...

PM Modi hails NextGen GST reforms as boost to ease of living, healthcare, and economic growth

September 4, 2025 10:26 PM

PM Modi hails NextGen GST reforms as boost to ease of living, healthcare, and economic growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the transformative impact of the Government’s NextGen GST reforms, underscoring their role in enhancing ease of living, strengthening public health and nutrition, and supporting India’s middle class, MSMEs, and rural economy. Addressing the latest phase of the reform, PM Modi described the measures as a continuation of India’s decade-long commitment to bold economic reforms, including corporate tax reductions, GST implementation, and pe...

PM shares article on mission to make India sickle cell disease-free by 2047

August 12, 2025 3:13 PM

PM shares article on mission to make India sickle cell disease-free by 2047

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today shared an article by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on the government’s landmark effort to eliminate Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) from the country by 2047. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office described the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCAEM) as a transformative step in public health. “From tackling a genetic disorder to ensuring equity and dignity, India’s National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission marks a ne...