Health Sector

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Separation of Powers and Dispute Redressal MechanismsHealth Sector
8 May, 2026

Why medical negligence claim won't end with death of doctor, Pg15

Supreme Court rules medical negligence claims can continue against deceased doctor's estate, not ending with their death.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorGovernment Budgeting
7 May, 2026

Fixing structural deficits in India’s health system, Pg6

India's healthcare faces critical specialist shortages in rural areas despite increased medical seats, highlighting structural deficits and flawed budgetary focus.

Health SectorE GovernanceBiotechnology
5 May, 2026

Future of Pulmonary Hypertension Care in India (From Imports to 'Atmanirbhar' Innovation), Pg18

India's Pulmonary Hypertension care revolutionizes with affordable domestic drugs, Biopharma SHAKTI, digital health, and holistic approaches, enhancing patient outcomes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
4 May, 2026

Govt. issues guidelines on childhood diabetes care, Pg12

Government unveils national framework for childhood diabetes, ensuring universal screening, free treatment, and integrated care for children under 18.

Health SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and AgreementsBiotechnology
4 May, 2026

Dengue is spreading fast: Can science outsmart it at last?, Pg14

Scientists deploy breakthrough technologies to combat dengue, focusing on vaccine development and understanding disease mechanisms amidst climate change challenges.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
3 May, 2026

ART ensures survival doesn’t depend on genetic lottery, Pg11

Antiretroviral therapy (ART) slows HIV genetic selection, equalizing survival chances regardless of HLA-B gene variants, reveals South African study.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth Sector
3 May, 2026

SC to examine plea against apnoea test for brain death, Pg9

Supreme Court scrutinizes apnoea test's reliability in brain death assessments following malpractice allegations in organ transplants, seeks expert AIIMS report.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth Sector
3 May, 2026

Top court seeks expert report from AIIMS on brain death protocols, Pg8

Supreme Court directs AIIMS to review brain death protocols following concerns over malpractices in organ transplantation raised by Kerala doctor.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
3 May, 2026

Portable MRI at AIIMS: India's first bedside brain imaging system launched, Pg4

AIIMS pioneers India's first portable MRI, revolutionizing bedside brain imaging for critical patients, enhancing rapid diagnostics and accessibility in emergencies.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
2 May, 2026

​Work in progress, Pg6

Ayushman Bharat expands health insurance coverage threefold, but hidden costs and underfunding limit access, especially for the poor.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismHealth Sector
2 May, 2026

Children with higher screen time before they turn 1 likely to show autism signs by age 3, says AIIMS study, Pg4

AIIMS study reveals link between early screen time and autism signs in children by age 3, raising developmental concerns.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorEducation Sector
2 May, 2026

Learning outcomes and child health are linked, Pg10

India focuses on early brain development linking learning outcomes and child health through POSHAN Pakhwada, aiming for inclusive growth.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
1 May, 2026

How residential segregation shapes public health access in India, PgII

Residential segregation based on caste and religion limits access to public health, education, and basic amenities, exacerbating inequality in India.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesHealth Sector
1 May, 2026

Why SC is looking at the way brain death is certified, Pg15

Supreme Court seeks expert opinion on standardizing brain death certification, addressing organ donation concerns and ethical dilemmas in healthcare.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
30 Apr, 2026

NSO survey shows better health-seeking behaviour, relatively low medical charges, Pg1

NSO survey reveals improved health access, lower medical costs, and increased insurance coverage across India in 2025.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
30 Apr, 2026

Increasing coverage, growing distress, Pg8

NSS data reveals health insurance coverage rises, but out-of-pocket expenses surge, disproportionately burdening the poor despite government schemes.

Women and Women's OrganizationsStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth Sector
30 Apr, 2026

SC rejects AIIMS review plea against its order to terminate 7-month pregnancy, Pg10

Supreme Court rebukes AIIMS for challenging abortion order, upholding minor's reproductive rights and autonomy under Article 21.

Women and Women's OrganizationsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
29 Apr, 2026

The fight to eliminate cervical cancer, Pg7

India's National HPV Vaccination Campaign launched to eliminate cervical cancer, targeting 90% vaccination for girls under 15 by 2030.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and CyclonesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorDisaster and Disaster Management
27 Apr, 2026

Heat stress isn't just about heatstroke. It's much more silent & severe, Pg14

Heat stress silently threatens India: CEEW study reveals 76% population vulnerable, urging data-driven Heat Action Plans and mortality tracking.

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