Category: Health
New Health Facility Opens in Gurugram as Part of Haryana’s Push for Expanded Healthcare Access
State government inaugurates upgraded primary-care centre aimed at enhancing maternal and child health in Gurugram district Dateline: Gurugram | 11 November 2025 Summary: The government [more…]
Andhra Pradesh Announces Universal Health Coverage Scheme Providing ₹2.5 Lakh Insurance to Every Resident
State government unveils “Sanjeevani Project” to expand health assurance with up to ₹25 Lakh support for the poor and digitise 6 crore medical records Dateline: [more…]
Children’s Tragedy in Madhya Pradesh: Contaminated Cough Syrup Suspected in Dozens of Kid Deaths
At least 14 children under five have died and many more admitted with acute kidney failure in central India after consuming a locally sold cough [more…]
India Sets Three Guinness World Records in Massive Women’s Health Campaign
From 17 Sept to 2 Oct 2025, nationwide drive ushers in preventive health push through unprecedented mobilisation Dateline: New Delhi | 09 November 2025 Summary: [more…]
India’s First Indigenous Dengue Vaccine Hits Phase III Milestone
Over 7,000 participants enrolled at 20 sites for the ‘DengiAll’ trial, signalling a leap in India’s vaccine innovation Dateline: Pune / New Delhi | 09 [more…]
India Proposes Mandatory Bar Codes on Vaccines, Antimicrobials and Anticancer Drugs Under New Health Ministry Rule
A major regulatory overhaul by Ministry of Health and Family Welfare aims to enhance traceability and consumer safety across critical drug classes Dateline: New Delhi [more…]
Health Insurance Premiums Set to Rise for Metro Dwelling Indians as Urban Risks Climb
Insurers indicate higher premiums for residents of Tier 1 cities amid rising healthcare costs and pollution-linked risks Dateline: New Delhi | 8 November 2025, Asia/Kolkata [more…]
India Reports Major Decline in Malaria; Health Ministry Issues Vigilance Alert Ahead of Monsoon Season
With over a 78 % drop in cases since 2015, India accelerates toward its 2030 elimination goal even as states brace for recent uptick in [more…]
India Announces Development of Indigenous Malaria Vaccine Candidate AdFalciVax; Eyes Future Roll-out
In a scientific breakthrough, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) unveils multi-stage malaria vaccine “AdFalciVax” targeting Plasmodium falciparum, marking a key step in India’s fight [more…]
Maharashtra Govt. Establishes Urban Health Commissionerate & Expands Major Health-Coverage Scheme
New governance structure and enlargement of treatment-scope mark a substantial shift in the state’s public-health architecture Dateline: Mumbai | November 7 2025 Summary: The Maharashtra [more…]