Health Sector

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Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
22 Jul, 2026

Integration of AYUSH in national health systems

India aggressively integrates AYUSH into national health systems, deploying 25,000+ doctors, establishing research, and strengthening quality control for accessible, holistic healthcare delivery.

Health SectorE GovernanceE Technology in Aid of FarmersIT and Computers
22 Jul, 2026

“Progress achieved under digital initiative”

Ayush Ministry unveils 24 e-governance platforms under Ayush Grid, revolutionizing healthcare access, research, and administration, boosting service delivery nationwide.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaHealth Sector
16 Jul, 2026

People losing sleep in big cities due to high night-time temperatures: Study, Pg9

Climate change-induced night temperatures cause significant sleep loss in major Indian cities; Chennai residents lose 93 hours annually, impacting health and productivity.

Health SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
16 Jul, 2026

Dementia risk that could be prevented or delayed, Pg8

WHO reveals 45% of dementia risk is preventable, citing tobacco and air pollution as key modifiable factors.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIndigenization of Technology and New Technology Development
15 Jul, 2026

Draft health research policy proposes overhaul of India’s research ecosystem, Pg14

Centre unveils draft National Health Research Policy 2026, proposing a three-tier overhaul of India's research ecosystem for evidence-based public health and indigenous innovation.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
14 Jul, 2026

Parliament, not fate, must shape road safety, Pg13

India's 1.77 lakh annual road deaths expose constitutional failure; experts demand Parliament enact a GST-like Road Safety Council and Seventh Schedule amendments for accountability.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
13 Jul, 2026

New date stamps on old products: how expired food found way back to market, Pg3

Delhi Police, FSSAI bust Okhla unit relabeling expired Thums Up, Maggi, and other popular products, arresting seven for fraud and endangering public health via e-commerce supply.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth Sector
13 Jul, 2026

Weight-loss drugs: The promise, price and pitfalls, Pg13

New weight-loss drugs semaglutide and tirzepatide show promise but raise concerns over muscle loss, chronic dependency, and high costs, demanding a holistic Indian health strategy.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
12 Jul, 2026

Food regulator pulls up Instamart over spoilt, contaminated food, Pg8

Food regulator FSSAI slaps nine notices on Swiggy Instamart for delivering expired, contaminated food and failing consumer grievance redressal.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
11 Jul, 2026

Govt. amends rules to regulate drugs containing alcohol, Pg12

Health Ministry removes licensing exemption for high-alcohol drugs, mandating strict regulation under Drugs and Cosmetics Act to curb misuse.

Population and Associated IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesHealth Sector
10 Jul, 2026

One in ten Indians faces risk of cancer before 75: Here is what WHO data reveals, Pg8

One in ten Indians faces cancer risk before 75, with 2.8 million new cases projected by 2050, driven by lifestyle changes and ageing, WHO data reveals.

Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
9 Jul, 2026

Countries try again to seal pandemic treaty after Ebola jolt, Pg2

WHO member states push to finalize pandemic treaty's crucial benefit-sharing mechanism amidst fresh Ebola outbreak in DRC, highlighting global health equity challenges.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
9 Jul, 2026

WHO flags growing inequities in access to cancer treatment, Pg12

WHO flags widening global cancer inequities, with survival rates drastically lower in poor nations, impacting millions financially and mentally, demanding urgent policy action.

Women and Women's OrganizationsPoverty and Developmental IssuesHealth Sector
8 Jul, 2026

Linking women’s incomes and healthcare, Pg9

New research reveals women's increased income drives proactive health investments, reducing reactive healthcare spending and linking economic empowerment to public health outcomes.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
6 Jul, 2026

Immunity booster industry is selling hope, not science, Pg17

Expert debunks 'immunity boosters' as marketing fraud, not science; advocates proven vaccines and healthy lifestyles over unregulated, potentially dangerous supplements.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
6 Jul, 2026

Pesticide doubles Parkinson's risk, Pg17

UCLA scientists reveal chlorpyrifos pesticide doubles Parkinson's disease risk by damaging critical dopamine neurons, impacting brain's toxic protein removal.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
5 Jul, 2026

India’s essential medicine list lags behind global benchmark; unrevised in 4 years, Pg1

India's essential medicine list, unrevised for four years, lags WHO benchmark, denying patients crucial cancer and diabetes drugs; civil society demands urgent overhaul.

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