The report flags viral hepatitis as a major public health threat, with over 1.3 million deaths globally in 2024—largely from hepatitis B and C, which together account for more than…

Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav said that under the programme, 47 types of medical tests will be conducted for an individual through 104 mobile medical units. The government will spend…

Researchers said young people living in urban slums are especially vulnerable due to additional pressures such as poverty, limited awareness and a lack of access to mental health care.

The report, India’s Silent Health Crisis, is based on an analysis of over four lakh health check-ups conducted between 2023 and 2025. It reveals that a growing number of Indians…

At the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity in Healthcare, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the Swasth Bharat Portal and JANANI platform, highlighting India’s shift towards preventive,…

The commission has also removed the requirement that states maintain a ratio of 100 MBBS seats per 10 lakh population, a norm that earlier guided approvals for new seats.

He said over 120 homoeopathic dispensaries across Delhi are providing free consultation and medicines, catering to nearly 19 lakh patients annually, reflecting growing public trust in the system.

The company also missed Wall Street estimates for first-quarter profit ​due to a supplier issue in its pharmaceutical Diagnostics business, which it said has since been ​resolved.

According to the researchers, the study found the anterior hypothalamus — the brain’s primary temperature-regulating centre — suffers critical structural damage during heat stroke and plays a central role in…

The Preventive Services Task Force, which typically has ​16 members, last met over a year ago. Three successive planned meetings were ​canceled and new members ⁠have not ‌been named to…