The mission aims to eliminate sickle cell anaemia by 2047 through universal screening and targeted tribal interventions.
A NIMHANS study identifies significant neurological disorders in Covid-19 patients, underscoring the importance of long-term monitoring.
Health Secretary Punya Salila Srivastava asks government departments to display “Sugar and Oil Boards” at cafeterias selling samosas, jalebis, pakoras, vada pav, chai biscuits, beginning at AIIMS Nagpur with plans to expand nationwide.
New research reveals Alzheimer’s disease may start in early adulthood, highlighting the need for earlier detection and prevention.
A government-commissioned inquiry in Hassan district finds no increase in sudden cardiac deaths but flags young adults and drivers as vulnerable groups.
India’s fertility rate has fallen below replacement level due to job insecurity, housing costs, health issues, and delayed marriages.
Despite growing enthusiasm for physical fitness, mental wellness remains overlooked and misunderstood in India.
Citing a surge in respiratory illnesses, Maharashtra has directed BMC to close all pigeon feeding zones in Mumbai.
Following two confirmed Nipah cases in Palakkad and Malappuram, Kerala has issued alerts and activated 26 teams in three districts to contain the virus.
A Lancet study reveals that India has 1.44 million children who received no routine vaccines in 2023, highlighting persistent immunisation gaps and stalled global progress.
