Category: health

New Delhi, July 27: India is stepping up efforts to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030 through expanded screening, free diagnostic services and accessible treatment under the National Viral Hepatitis Control Programme (NVHCP). The government has strengthened the nationwide programme by integrating hepatitis prevention, detection and…

July 23: India’s pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors continued to attract strong investor interest, with deal activity remaining resilient at $13.9 billion in the second quarter of 2026, reflecting confidence in the long-term growth potential of the industry. The sector maintained momentum amid evolving global market conditions, supported by rising healthcare…

July 23: India’s pharmaceutical market is entering a period of global trade transition with strong support from domestic growth, according to a recent report. The sector continues to demonstrate resilience amid changing international tariff conditions and evolving market dynamics. The report highlighted that India’s pharmaceutical industry is being supported by…

Gandhinagar, July 22: In a major push to strengthen addiction treatment and rehabilitation services, the Gujarat government has approved Rs 14.90 crore for setting up de-addiction centres in all district hospitals across the state. The initiative aims to bring professional support closer to people and families affected by substance abuse by…

The human brain shapes every aspect of life — from movement and memory to emotions, learning, and decision-making. Yet, millions of people worldwide continue to face challenges in accessing timely diagnosis, treatment, and support for neurological conditions. On World Brain Day 2026, the global health community is focusing on the…

New Delhi, July 22: India is hosting the BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting, bringing together representatives from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to strengthen cooperation in building more inclusive, accessible, and resilient healthcare systems. The meeting will focus on expanding access to quality healthcare, promoting digital health solutions, improving primary…

Kolkata, July (UDN): Three individuals diagnosed with Covid-19 are undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kolkata, with medical teams providing necessary care and health authorities monitoring the situation closely. The patients were admitted to the hospital after testing positive for the infection and are currently receiving medical attention as…

July 21: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has taken a significant step towards strengthening healthcare innovation by transferring three biomedical technologies focused on improving solutions for cancer and infectious diseases. The initiative aims to bring promising scientific research closer to practical healthcare use by encouraging collaboration between researchers,…

July 20: While loneliness has been shown to harm one’s health, framing it as a health issue shifts responsibility from society to healthcare, even though healthcare alone cannot rebuild social ties, a new University of Michigan study warns. The study, published in Social Problems, documents how chronic loneliness and social isolation…

  Hyderabad, July 19: The Indian Dental Association (IDA) will host the prestigious Hyderabad Dental Convention (HDC) 2026, on July 25 and 26, 2026, at HITEX Exhibition Centre, Hyderabad. The two-day Convention will be inaugurated by Shri Damodar Raja Narsimha, Hon’ble Minister for Health & Family Welfare, and Science & Technology, Govt. of Telangana, on July 25, 2026. Dr. Manoj Srivastava, President, IDA HO; Dr Nitin Barve, President Elect, IDA HO and Dr Ashok Dhoble, Hon.…