The vaccination drive will focus on girls aged 13 to 14 years, ideally before marriage, in line with medical guidelines. The Health Department has been directed to implement the campaign…

"Discussions are underway with multi speciality private hospitals in Mumbai and its suburbs to implement the Ayushman Bharat scheme but they can't be forced to join," the minister said, adding…

The government has decided to operationalise Integrated AYUSH Stress Management OPDs at Ayurvedic and Unani Tibbia College, Nehru Homoeopathic Medical College, Dr B.R. Sur Homoeopathic Medical College, Brahm Prakash Ayurved…

A growing intersection of ageing, chronic disease, and low awareness is increasing India’s vulnerability to shingles, prompting calls for stronger adult immunisation strategies.

Founded in 2012, Medcare operates four integrated imaging centres across Mumbai (Chembur), Goregaon, Andheri, and Navi Mumbai offering services such as PET-CT, CT, mammography, nuclear medicine scans, and theragnostics.

"Protecting the vulnerable requires practical and proven solutions that can be implemented," the UNEP official said, referring to measures such as heat action plans, early warning systems, cool roofs in…

Legislators from various parties participated in the discussion, where questions were raised regarding age restrictions for gaming apps and social media usage for children, and whether restrictions would be imposed…

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta launched a major HPV vaccination drive. The campaign aims to protect 1.6 lakh girl children in the national capital over the next three months. This…

India's anti-obesity market is set for a price revolution as multiple pharmaceutical companies prepare to launch affordable generic versions of blockbuster weight-loss drugs Wegovy and Ozempic following patent expiry. With…

India launched a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls, aiming to prevent cervical cancer at its source. This free, voluntary, single-dose vaccine program, initiated from Ajmer, Rajasthan, targets approximately…