Health Sector

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Distribution of Key Natural ResourcesHealth Sector
24 Mar, 2026

War in Gulf raises concern over helium supplies, critical for MRI machines, Pg4

Gulf tensions disrupt helium supply, threatening MRI costs and installations in India, impacting healthcare infrastructure and patient affordability.

Health SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
24 Mar, 2026

Shortage of essential medicines, equipment at govt hospitals: CAG, Pg4

CAG report reveals critical drug shortages and procurement failures in Delhi's government hospitals, impacting patient care and essential services.

Art FormsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements
23 Mar, 2026

India must use the AYUSH opportunity, Pg7

India's AYUSH sector poised for global expansion with increased funding and EU FTA, emphasizing scientific validation for credibility.

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

Are generics breakthrough for obesity care?, Pg16

Generic semaglutide launch poised to revolutionize obesity care, demanding stringent regulation, quality control, and ethical prescription practices nationwide.

Health SectorBiotechnologyConservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Mar, 2026

Pesticide ups Parkinson's risk, Pg16

UCLA study reveals Chlorpyrifos pesticide exposure increases Parkinson's Disease risk by 2.5 times, showing toxic protein buildup and dopamine neuron loss.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesDevolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
23 Mar, 2026

For public-health reform, fix urban governance, Pg13

Urban Challenge Fund of ₹4 lakh crore aims to improve urban governance, climate resilience, and disaster management through competitive selection and market finance.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismHealth SectorEthics and Human Interface
23 Mar, 2026

Youth suicides tell a grim story that society, policy must heed, Pg12

Youth suicides in India highlight societal pressures, oppressive norms, and the urgent need for social transformation and policy reforms.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
22 Mar, 2026

India study maps antibiotic resistance in four cities, finds bacteria using similar survival strategies, Pg2

Indian study reveals alarming antibiotic resistance patterns in urban wastewater, highlighting similar bacterial survival strategies across four major cities.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
21 Mar, 2026

Generics hit shelves today, cheapest weight-loss drug at Rs 1,290/month, Pg8

Generic weight-loss drug semaglutide launched in India at Rs 1,290/month, offering up to 90% discount, boosting market accessibility.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
21 Mar, 2026

On GLP-1 drugs, match access with vigilance, Pg10

Generic GLP-1 drugs poised to revolutionize diabetes and obesity treatment in India, demanding vigilant regulation and equitable access.

Women and Women's OrganizationsSocial Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismHealth Sector
20 Mar, 2026

Women and tuberculosis: a story of deprivation, discrimination and debt, PgII

TB diagnosis brings social stigma, delayed treatment, and economic hardship for Indian women, exacerbating gender inequalities and hindering national disease elimination efforts.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth SectorPoverty and Hunger
19 Mar, 2026

India showing steady progress in reducing child deaths amid slowing global gains: report, Pg12

UN Report: India Significantly Reduces Child Mortality Rates Amidst Slowing Global Progress, Driven by Public Health Interventions and Improved Healthcare Access.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPopulation and Associated IssuesHealth SectorEducation Sector
19 Mar, 2026

India’s future demographic challenges, Pg7

Report forecasts India's demographic shift: slower population growth, aging workforce, and declining school enrollments by 2051, posing challenges and opportunities.

Vulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
18 Mar, 2026

Cost of treatments sanctioned under Ayushman Bharat, Pg10

Ayushman Bharat authorizes ₹1.73 lakh crore for 11.69 crore hospital admissions, enhancing healthcare access for millions of beneficiaries.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
18 Mar, 2026

​Prison outbreak, Pg8

India's prisons face health crisis: Overcrowding, disease outbreaks, and inadequate medical care endanger inmates' right to health.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismHealth SectorEducation Sector
17 Mar, 2026

Importance of sex education in academia, Pg7

Supreme Court pushes comprehensive sex education for open discussions on intimacy and sexual health, addressing mental health and discrimination in academia.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorEthical Issues in International Relations and Funding
17 Mar, 2026

​Beginning and end, Pg6

Supreme Court upholds right to die with dignity, allowing withdrawal of life support for patients in persistent vegetative state.

Health SectorBiotechnologyIntellectual Property Rights, IPR
16 Mar, 2026

As patent lapses, generic weight loss shots may cost 60% less, Pg15

Generic versions of weight-loss drug semaglutide to launch in India, prices expected to drop by 60% after patent expiry.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryHealth SectorEthics and Human Interface
15 Mar, 2026

Why did the SC allow passive euthanasia?, Pg12

Supreme Court clarifies passive euthanasia, emphasizing patient's right to die with dignity and simplifying procedures for end-of-life decisions.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
13 Mar, 2026

As peptide therapy becomes a popular trend, experts call for caution, PgII

Experts caution against peptide therapy misuse amidst rising popularity in wellness and anti-aging, citing potential health risks and limited research.

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