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Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

Indian HPV vaccine under test for single-dose roll-out, Pg16

HPV vaccine rollout delayed as single-dose efficacy trials continue; indigenous Cervavac inclusion in UIP uncertain until 2027 results.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

6 Mar, 2026

Indian HPV vaccine under test for single-dose roll-out, Pg16

HPV vaccine rollout delayed as single-dose efficacy trials continue; indigenous Cervavac inclusion in UIP uncertain until 2027 results.

6 Mar, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

India, China top Asia-Pacific region in metabolic diseases burden: study, Pg16

Study reveals India and China face highest metabolic disease burden in Asia-Pacific, urging immediate prevention strategies implementation.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

6 Mar, 2026

India, China top Asia-Pacific region in metabolic diseases burden: study, Pg16

Study reveals India and China face highest metabolic disease burden in Asia-Pacific, urging immediate prevention strategies implementation.

6 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Prevention of diabetes before birth offers hope for healthy future, PgII

Early pregnancy diabetes screening crucial: New research highlights 'fetal programming' link to future diabetes risk, advocating for first-trimester intervention.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

6 Mar, 2026

Prevention of diabetes before birth offers hope for healthy future, PgII

Early pregnancy diabetes screening crucial: New research highlights 'fetal programming' link to future diabetes risk, advocating for first-trimester intervention.

6 Mar, 2026

Health Sector E Governance

Medical colleges asked to link patients’ digital health records, Pg16

NMC mandates medical colleges to link patient's ABHA-IDs for transparent verification and to eliminate fake patients during assessments.

Health Sector E Governance

6 Mar, 2026

Medical colleges asked to link patients’ digital health records, Pg16

NMC mandates medical colleges to link patient's ABHA-IDs for transparent verification and to eliminate fake patients during assessments.

6 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Transforming representation into real change by 2029, Pg10

Women's Reservation Act necessitates urgent elder care policy focusing on ageing women's unique challenges, demanding immediate action for dignified lives.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

6 Mar, 2026

Transforming representation into real change by 2029, Pg10

Women's Reservation Act necessitates urgent elder care policy focusing on ageing women's unique challenges, demanding immediate action for dignified lives.

6 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

The systemic invisibility of women’s midlife health, Pg11

India overlooks women's midlife health, facing diagnostic biases and research gaps, demanding life-course approach and equitable healthcare investment.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

6 Mar, 2026

The systemic invisibility of women’s midlife health, Pg11

India overlooks women's midlife health, facing diagnostic biases and research gaps, demanding life-course approach and equitable healthcare investment.

6 Mar, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

India ranks 2nd globally for overweight, obese children, Pg8

India ranks 2nd globally with 41 million overweight children, posing severe health risks by 2040, demanding urgent policy interventions.

Population and Associated Issues Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

4 Mar, 2026

India ranks 2nd globally for overweight, obese children, Pg8

India ranks 2nd globally with 41 million overweight children, posing severe health risks by 2040, demanding urgent policy interventions.

4 Mar, 2026

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector

SC to look into feasibility of NAT for blood transfusion, Pg12

Supreme Court examines mandatory Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) in blood banks to ensure safer transfusions and protect fundamental right to life.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and Judiciary Health Sector

3 Mar, 2026

SC to look into feasibility of NAT for blood transfusion, Pg12

Supreme Court examines mandatory Nucleic Acid Testing (NAT) in blood banks to ensure safer transfusions and protect fundamental right to life.

3 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

Breast cancer cases to rise by one-third globally, says Lancet study, Pg8

Lancet study projects 3.5 million breast cancer cases by 2050, disproportionately impacting low-income countries due to limited access.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector

3 Mar, 2026

Breast cancer cases to rise by one-third globally, says Lancet study, Pg8

Lancet study projects 3.5 million breast cancer cases by 2050, disproportionately impacting low-income countries due to limited access.

3 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

HPV vaccine will redefine prevention for generations, Pg13

National HPV vaccination drive launched, aiming to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030 through free Gardasil vaccine for girls.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

2 Mar, 2026

HPV vaccine will redefine prevention for generations, Pg13

National HPV vaccination drive launched, aiming to eliminate cervical cancer by 2030 through free Gardasil vaccine for girls.

2 Mar, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Public Distribution System

Centre suspends rice fortification scheme; activists back move, Pg8

Government suspends rice fortification scheme citing IIT Kharagpur study on nutrient loss and shelf life concerns, activists hail decision.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Public Distribution System

1 Mar, 2026

Centre suspends rice fortification scheme; activists back move, Pg8

Government suspends rice fortification scheme citing IIT Kharagpur study on nutrient loss and shelf life concerns, activists hail decision.

1 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

On this Rare Diseases Day, unspent budget and untreated patients remain a concern, Pg8

Rare Diseases Day exposes ₹271Cr unspent funds amid halted treatments, leaving vulnerable patients in critical condition and awaiting Supreme Court intervention.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

1 Mar, 2026

On this Rare Diseases Day, unspent budget and untreated patients remain a concern, Pg8

Rare Diseases Day exposes ₹271Cr unspent funds amid halted treatments, leaving vulnerable patients in critical condition and awaiting Supreme Court intervention.

1 Mar, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

PM launches HPV vaccination drive for 14-yr-old girls, Pg8

PM launches HPV vaccination drive targeting 14-year-old girls, aiming to prevent cervical cancer and empower women's health nationwide.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

1 Mar, 2026

PM launches HPV vaccination drive for 14-yr-old girls, Pg8

PM launches HPV vaccination drive targeting 14-year-old girls, aiming to prevent cervical cancer and empower women's health nationwide.

1 Mar, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Unpackaging the myth of safe bottled water in India, Pg8

Studies reveal microplastic contamination in Indian bottled water, raising health concerns and regulatory gaps in quality monitoring.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

26 Feb, 2026

Unpackaging the myth of safe bottled water in India, Pg8

Studies reveal microplastic contamination in Indian bottled water, raising health concerns and regulatory gaps in quality monitoring.

26 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

A jab well done, Pg8

India rolls out nationwide HPV vaccination for 14-year-old girls, aiming to combat cervical cancer amidst vaccine hesitancy concerns.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

26 Feb, 2026

A jab well done, Pg8

India rolls out nationwide HPV vaccination for 14-year-old girls, aiming to combat cervical cancer amidst vaccine hesitancy concerns.

26 Feb, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

Scientists confirm HIV capsid is a good drug target despite resistance, PgII

Scientists confirm HIV capsid as effective drug target, paving way for new generation of capsid-focused antiviral therapies.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology

25 Feb, 2026

Scientists confirm HIV capsid is a good drug target despite resistance, PgII

Scientists confirm HIV capsid as effective drug target, paving way for new generation of capsid-focused antiviral therapies.

25 Feb, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Centre to roll out free HPV vaccination drive, Pg1

Government launches nationwide HPV vaccination drive targeting 14-year-old girls, aiming to prevent cervical cancer and ensure equitable access.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

25 Feb, 2026

Centre to roll out free HPV vaccination drive, Pg1

Government launches nationwide HPV vaccination drive targeting 14-year-old girls, aiming to prevent cervical cancer and ensure equitable access.

25 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector E Governance

PM Modi's call for organ donation highlights India's deceased donors challenge, Pg13

PM Modi's push for organ donation highlights critical shortage; India's deceased donor rate lags behind neighbours despite high accident fatalities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector E Governance

24 Feb, 2026

PM Modi's call for organ donation highlights India's deceased donors challenge, Pg13

PM Modi's push for organ donation highlights critical shortage; India's deceased donor rate lags behind neighbours despite high accident fatalities.

24 Feb, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

The quiet crisis of adolescent mental health in India, Pg8

India grapples with rising adolescent mental health crisis, exacerbated by digital environment, demanding urgent attention and comprehensive interventions.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

24 Feb, 2026

The quiet crisis of adolescent mental health in India, Pg8

India grapples with rising adolescent mental health crisis, exacerbated by digital environment, demanding urgent attention and comprehensive interventions.

24 Feb, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life