Health Sector

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Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
26 Apr, 2026

Study shows why chronic pain, depression go hand in hand, Pg10

Groundbreaking study reveals how chronic pain induces structural changes in the brain, leading to depression and cognitive decline.

Health SectorBiotechnology
26 Apr, 2026

Study of Indians finds new pathways to cardiometabolic disease, Pg10

Study reveals genetic pathways linking lipid metabolites to cardiometabolic diseases in Indians, emphasizing immune system's role and ancestry-specific variants.

Health Sector
24 Apr, 2026

Liver disease often goes unnoticed in people with type 2 diabetes, PgII

Study reveals high prevalence of undiagnosed liver fibrosis in type 2 diabetes patients, emphasizing need for routine screening and early intervention.

Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
24 Apr, 2026

Pathogens without payback: when sharing isn’t caring, PgII

WHO's Pandemic Agreement faces deadlock over Pathogen Access and Benefit-Sharing (PABS) annex, hindering equitable access to vaccines and therapeutics globally.

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

​High heat, Pg8

India grapples with early, intense heatwaves impacting health, economy, and elections, demanding robust heat action plans and climate adaptation strategies.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Apr, 2026

Mitigate arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater: NGT instructs state govts, Pg2

NGT directs states to combat arsenic and fluoride contamination in groundwater; seeks Centre's monitoring for health hazard mitigation.

Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaIndian Economy, Planning, Mobilization of Resources, Growth, Development and Employment
23 Apr, 2026

‘Toxic workplaces take lives of 8.4 lakh people annually’, Pg12

ILO report reveals toxic workplaces cause 8.4 lakh annual deaths globally due to psychosocial risks, costing 1.37% of global GDP.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
23 Apr, 2026

The podium that India doesn't need to be on, Pg12

Athletics Integrity Unit flags India's inadequate anti-doping program, jeopardizing Olympic bid amidst rising doping offenses from 2022-25.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth Sector
21 Apr, 2026

10% of Indian households can rise to a higher economic class just by quitting tobacco: Study, Pg10

Study reveals 10% of Indian households can elevate economic status by quitting tobacco, impacting poverty alleviation strategies.

Health SectorBiotechnology
20 Apr, 2026

How altered mosquitoes could reshape malaria control, PgII

Gene-edited mosquitoes show promise in blocking malaria transmission in Tanzania, offering a novel approach to combatting the deadly disease.

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

CSR push: Listed firms' spending jumps 23% in FY25 on robust profits, Pg15

Listed companies' CSR spending surges 23% to ₹22,212 crore in FY25, driven by robust profit growth.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeRobotics and Nanotechnology
19 Apr, 2026

Human judgment remains vital for safe robotic surgery, Pg10

Robotic surgery faces hurdles: adaptability, liability, data scarcity, and cost hinder full autonomy, emphasizing human oversight for safety.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesHealth Sector
19 Apr, 2026

NMC proposes to ease norms for establishing new medical colleges, Pg1

NMC proposes relaxed norms for new medical colleges, single license for AFMS doctors, and stricter PG education standards.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
17 Apr, 2026

Why India should establish a vaccine injury compensation mechanism, PgII

Supreme Court directs government to establish vaccine injury compensation mechanism following COVID-19 vaccination drive, ensuring accountability and social justice.

Health SectorBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPREthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
17 Apr, 2026

Cancer cure must not be hostage to Big Pharma, Pg11

Cancer drug Keytruda's high cost and patent issues spark ethical concerns; India urged to boost biosimilar production and innovation.

Population and Associated IssuesHealth SectorBiotechnology
15 Apr, 2026

New cell therapy shows promise to treat frailty among elderly, PgII

Stem cell therapy shows promise in treating frailty among elderly, potentially improving endurance and quality of life, finds study.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorPublic Service Values and Ethics in Public Administration
15 Apr, 2026

The alarming rise of medicalisation in India, Pg6

India confronts rising medicalisation as anti-obesity drugs surge, sparking concerns over side effects, ethical practices, and market influence.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
14 Apr, 2026

Global health governance must depend less on FDA, Pg13

Global health governance faces challenges due to FDA instability, prompting calls for diversified regulatory reliance and strengthened national capacities.

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

Access plan ties cancer patients in red tape and Rs 10-lakh upfront, Pg1

Investigation reveals Keytruda's inaccessibility in India due to high costs, complex procedures, and regulatory delays, impacting cancer patients' access.

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