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Progress in Reducing Child Mortality Stalls as 4.9 Million Children Die Before Age Five

Progress in Reducing Child Mortality Stalls as 4.9 Million Children Die Before Age Five

March 19, 2026

 Global efforts to reduce child mortality are losing momentum, with an estimated 4.9 million children dying before reaching their fifth birthday. Despite significant improvements over past decades due to better healthcare, vaccination programs, nutrition, and sanitation, recent progress has slowed considerably. Ma...

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Manipal Hospitals Plans ₹11,000 Crore IPO, Prepares to File Draft Papers

Manipal Hospitals Plans ₹11,000 Crore IPO, Prepares to File Draft Papers

March 19, 2026

Manipal Hospitals, one of India’s leading hospital networks, is gearing up to launch an initial public offering (IPO) worth around ₹11,000 crore. The company is expected to soon file its Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI), marking a major step toward listing o...

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NMC Sets 6-Month Deadline for Medical Colleges to Fill Faculty Vacancies

NMC Sets 6-Month Deadline for Medical Colleges to Fill Faculty Vacancies

March 18, 2026

 The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical colleges across India to fill vacant faculty positions within a strict deadline of six months, aiming to strengthen the quality of medical education and healthcare services.According to the latest directive, colleges must urgently address shortages in...

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Government Targets Universal Health Insurance Coverage by 2033: Nirmala Sitharaman

Government Targets Universal Health Insurance Coverage by 2033: Nirmala Sitharaman

March 18, 2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has emphasized that expanding health insurance coverage is a key priority for the government, with an ambitious goal of ensuring that every citizen in India is covered by 2033.Speaking at a recent event, Sitharaman highlighted the importance of strengthening the country’s hea...

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Gujarat Tops the Country in Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccination Drive

Gujarat Tops the Country in Foot-and-Mouth Disease Vaccination Drive

March 16, 2026

 The state of Gujarat has emerged as a national leader in the vaccination campaign against Foot‑and‑Mouth Disease (FMD), a highly contagious viral infection that affects cattle, buffaloes, sheep, goats, and other livestock. The large-scale vaccination drive is being carried out under the nationwide livestock d...

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National Vaccination Day 2026: Important Vaccines Adults Often Overlook

National Vaccination Day 2026: Important Vaccines Adults Often Overlook

March 16, 2026

 Every year, National Vaccination Day is observed on March 16 to highlight the importance of vaccines in protecting people from serious diseases. While vaccinations are often associated with children, many adults are unaware that they also need certain vaccines to maintain their health and immunity throughout life...

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Medicover Hospitals Launches 550-Bed Advanced Multispecialty Hospital in Hyderabad

Medicover Hospitals Launches 550-Bed Advanced Multispecialty Hospital in Hyderabad

March 14, 2026

Medicover Hospitals has opened a new 550-bed multispecialty hospital in the Financial District area of Hyderabad, marking a significant expansion of its healthcare infrastructure in the region. The new facility is designed to provide advanced medical services and improve access to specialised treatment for residents in...

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Safdarjung Hospital to Launch India’s First Online ICU Follow-Up Clinic for Critical Care Patients

Safdarjung Hospital to Launch India’s First Online ICU Follow-Up Clinic for Critical Care Patients

March 14, 2026

Safdarjung Hospital is set to launch India’s first online ICU follow-up clinic to support patients recovering after discharge from intensive care units (ICUs). The initiative aims to provide continued medical guidance to critically ill patients who often need monitoring even after leaving the hospital. The online cli...

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Doctors Warn Heatwaves Could Damage Kidneys as World Kidney Day Highlights Rising Health Risks

Doctors Warn Heatwaves Could Damage Kidneys as World Kidney Day Highlights Rising Health Risks

March 13, 2026

 Medical experts are warning that rising temperatures and frequent heatwaves could pose serious risks to kidney health, as global health organisations mark World Kidney Day to raise awareness about kidney disease prevention and early detection.Doctors say extreme heat can lead to dehydration, heat stress, and elec...

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India’s Fertility Treatment Gap Attracts Surge of Investment in IVF Clinics

India’s Fertility Treatment Gap Attracts Surge of Investment in IVF Clinics

March 13, 2026

 India’s fertility treatment sector is witnessing a surge in investor interest as the gap between rising infertility cases and limited access to assisted reproductive technologies such as in-vitro fertilisation (IVF) becomes more apparent. Healthcare companies, private equity funds, and venture capital...

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Doctors Warn U.S. Children Could Face Serious Health Risks After Trump-Backed Vaccine Policy Changes

Doctors Warn U.S. Children Could Face Serious Health Risks After Trump-Backed Vaccine Policy Changes

March 12, 2026

 Public health experts and pediatricians in the United States have raised serious concerns that recent changes to the country’s childhood vaccination policy under the administration of Donald Trump could lead to dangerous health consequences for children. In early 2026, U.S. federal health authorities revised th...

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CDSCO Warns Pharma Companies Against Misleading Promotion of Prescription Weight-Loss Drugs

CDSCO Warns Pharma Companies Against Misleading Promotion of Prescription Weight-Loss Drugs

March 12, 2026

 CDSCO Warns Pharma Firms Against Misleading Promotion of Weight-Loss DrugsIndia’s drug regulator, the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), has issued an advisory asking pharmaceutical companies to avoid misleading promotion of prescription medicines used for obesity treatment. The regulator emph...

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New Study Finds Weight-Loss Drugs May Increase Risk of Fractures and Gout by 30%

New Study Finds Weight-Loss Drugs May Increase Risk of Fractures and Gout by 30%

March 11, 2026

 A recent study has raised concerns about the potential side effects of commonly used weight-loss medications. Researchers have found that people using certain weight-loss drugs may face a 30% higher risk of bone fractures and gout compared to those who do not use these medications.Weight-loss drugs are widely pre...

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WHO Enhances Public Health Intelligence System to Strengthen Global Health Security

WHO Enhances Public Health Intelligence System to Strengthen Global Health Security

March 11, 2026

 The World Health Organization has announced a major upgrade to its Public Health Intelligence system aimed at improving the detection and monitoring of health threats worldwide. The move is part of the organization’s ongoing efforts to strengthen global preparedness and response to emerging diseases, outbreaks,...

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NMC Pushes Digital Tracking of Patient Visits in Medical College Hospitals

NMC Pushes Digital Tracking of Patient Visits in Medical College Hospitals

March 10, 2026

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed medical Colleges across the country to implement digital systems for tracking patient visits in teaching hospitals. The move aims to improve transparency, strengthen medical education, and ensure accurate reporting of patient data in hospitals attached to medical colle...

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PM Narendra Modi Highlights Care Economy, Telemedicine as Future Job Drivers in Healthcare

PM Narendra Modi Highlights Care Economy, Telemedicine as Future Job Drivers in Healthcare

March 10, 2026

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that the care economy and telemedicine will play a crucial role in creating future employment opportunities in the healthcare sector, emphasizing that technology-driven health services are transforming the way medical care is delivered in India.Addressing a gathering on healthcar...

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Gujarat schools directed to appoint nodal teachers and organise parent-teacher meetings for HPV awareness

Gujarat schools directed to appoint nodal teachers and organise parent-teacher meetings for HPV awareness

March 9, 2026

 The Gujarat education department has instructed schools across the state to appoint nodal teachers and conduct parent-teacher meetings (PTMs) as part of an awareness campaign for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme aimed at preventing cervical cancer among adolescent girls. According to a ci...

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Maharashtra launches statewide HPV vaccination drive for girls on International Women’s Day

Maharashtra launches statewide HPV vaccination drive for girls on International Women’s Day

March 9, 2026

 The Maharashtra Public Health Department launched a statewide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for adolescent girls on the occasion of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2026. The initiative aims to protect young girls from cervical cancer and improve women’s health across the state. (the he...

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AWS Unveils Amazon Connect Health — A New AI Agent Platform to Transform Healthcare Administration

AWS Unveils Amazon Connect Health — A New AI Agent Platform to Transform Healthcare Administration

March 7, 2026

 Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the launch of Amazon Connect Health, a new agent‑powered artificial intelligence platform designed specifically for the healthcare sector. 🧠 What Is Amazon Connect Health?Amazon Connect Health is an AI agent platform that automates many of the repetitive and time‑co...

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Health Minister Nadda Outlines India’s Strategy for Cervical Cancer Elimination at WHO Headquarters Press Briefing

Health Minister Nadda Outlines India’s Strategy for Cervical Cancer Elimination at WHO Headquarters Press Briefing

March 7, 2026

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda virtually addressed a press briefing at the headquarters of the World Health Organization (WHO), where he reaffirmed India’s strong commitment to eliminating cervical cancer as a public health problem and outlined the country’s comprehensive strategy to a...

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Rainbow Children’s Hospital Launches Special Childhood Weight Management Clinic on World Obesity Day

Rainbow Children’s Hospital Launches Special Childhood Weight Management Clinic on World Obesity Day

March 6, 2026

 Hyderabad: Marking World Obesity Day, Rainbow Children’s Hospital has launched a dedicated Childhood Weight Management Clinic aimed at addressing the growing concern of obesity among children and adolescents. The initiative focuses on providing comprehensive care, early intervention, and lifestyle guidance to h...

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Breast Cancer Cases in India More Than Double Since 1990, Global Study Raises Alarm

Breast Cancer Cases in India More Than Double Since 1990, Global Study Raises Alarm

March 6, 2026

 Breast cancer cases in India have more than doubled since 1990, according to findings from a recent global health study, highlighting a growing public health challenge in the country. The report indicates that changing lifestyles, increasing life expectancy, urbanization, and limited early screening are among the...

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PM Narendra Modi Rolls Out Nationwide HPV Vaccination Drive to Protect 14-Year-Old Girls from Cervical Cancer

PM Narendra Modi Rolls Out Nationwide HPV Vaccination Drive to Protect 14-Year-Old Girls from Cervical Cancer

March 5, 2026

 Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme aimed at protecting adolescent girls from cervical cancer. The campaign was officially launched in Ajmer, Rajasthan, marking a major step in strengthening preventive healthcare for women in India. The initiativ...

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Chile Declared First Country in the Americas to Eliminate Leprosy, Confirms WHO

Chile Declared First Country in the Americas to Eliminate Leprosy, Confirms WHO

March 5, 2026

 Chile has become the first nation in the Americas to be officially verified for eliminating leprosy as a public health problem, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The milestone was announced jointly with the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), marking a major achievement in global public healt...

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MOC Cancer Care Strengthens Focus on Fertility Preservation and Long-Term Survivorship

MOC Cancer Care Strengthens Focus on Fertility Preservation and Long-Term Survivorship

March 4, 2026

 MOC Cancer Care & Research Centre has intensified its commitment to comprehensive cancer treatment by placing greater emphasis on fertility preservation and long-term survivorship care. Recognizing that cancer therapy can significantly impact a patient’s reproductive health and overall quality of life, the ...

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Progress in Reducing Child Mortality Stalls as 4.9 Million Children Die Before Age Five

Progress in Reducing Child Mortality Stalls as 4.9 Million Children Die Before Age Five

March 19, 2026

 Global efforts to reduce child mortality are losing momentum, with an estimated 4.9 million children dying before reaching t...

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Manipal Hospitals Plans ₹11,000 Crore IPO, Prepares to File Draft Papers

Manipal Hospitals Plans ₹11,000 Crore IPO, Prepares to File Draft Papers

March 19, 2026

Manipal Hospitals, one of India’s leading hospital networks, is gearing up to launch an initial public offering (IPO) worth arou...

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NMC Sets 6-Month Deadline for Medical Colleges to Fill Faculty Vacancies

NMC Sets 6-Month Deadline for Medical Colleges to Fill Faculty Vacancies

March 18, 2026

 The National Medical Commission (NMC) has directed all medical colleges across India to fill vacant faculty positions within...

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Government Targets Universal Health Insurance Coverage by 2033: Nirmala Sitharaman

Government Targets Universal Health Insurance Coverage by 2033: Nirmala Sitharaman

March 18, 2026

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has emphasized that expanding health insurance coverage is a key priority for the govern...

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