Health Sector

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Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismConstitutional BodiesVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
4 Dec, 2025

Taking the leap, Pg8

Supreme Court directs states to eliminate discriminatory laws against leprosy patients, addressing stigma and ensuring equal rights.

Health Sector
3 Dec, 2025

One doctor available per 811 persons in India, RS told, Pg11

India's doctor-population ratio stands at 1:811, prompting government initiatives like 'hard-area allowance' to improve healthcare accessibility in underserved regions.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
3 Dec, 2025

WHO backs use of GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, Pg12

WHO endorses GLP-1 drugs for obesity treatment, emphasizing equitable access and integrated lifestyle interventions for effective weight management.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesUrbanization, Problems and RemediesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
2 Dec, 2025

The need for ‘heart-resilient’ urban planning, Pg6

Heart disease surge demands 'heart-resilient' urban planning integrating land use, transport, and green spaces for healthier, equitable cities.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
2 Dec, 2025

The new action plan on AMR needs a shot in the arm, Pg6

NAP-AMR 2.0 launched amidst concerns over state-level implementation, demanding stronger Centre-State coordination and accountability for effective AMR control.

Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
2 Dec, 2025

WHO terms obesity ‘global health crisis’, backs long-term use of GLP-1 drugs, Pg2

WHO declares obesity a 'global health crisis,' backing GLP-1 drugs for long-term use, emphasizing equitable access and comprehensive treatment strategies.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
1 Dec, 2025

AIDS and TB fight — Tamil Nadu shows the way again, Pg8

Tamil Nadu pioneers TB mortality prediction model, mirroring AIDS control success, aiming for national replication and accelerated TB eradication.

Health Sector
1 Dec, 2025

How antibiotic misuse is fuelling a crisis in ICUs across India, Pg16

India grapples with rising antimicrobial resistance in ICUs, leading to increased mortality and complex treatment protocols, reveals alarming study.

Health SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
1 Dec, 2025

Why PM2.5 is attacking your joints, even before symptoms show up, Pg16

Delhi's PM2.5 levels linked to increased rheumatoid arthritis flare-ups, triggering inflammation and autoimmune responses, especially near arterial roads.

Population and Associated IssuesHealth Sector
1 Dec, 2025

Obesity isn't just about willpower, it's about biology, Pg16

Obesity crisis in India driven by biology, not just willpower, causing cardiovascular diseases and hormonal imbalances, ICMR warns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
1 Dec, 2025

For health's sake, look for disclaimers in celebrity stories, Pg13

Celebrity endorsements of unverified health treatments spark controversy; India's regulations on misleading health ads face scrutiny.

Women and Women's OrganizationsChanges in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and FaunaHealth Sector
30 Nov, 2025

What are the facts on uranium in breast milk?, Pg15

Bihar study reveals uranium traces in breast milk, raising concerns about infant health risks and groundwater contamination; breastfeeding safety emphasized.

Health SectorE GovernanceScience and Technology in Everyday Life
30 Nov, 2025

NCDC mulls social media integration to study disease patterns, strengthen health security, Pg13

NCDC explores social media integration for enhanced disease surveillance and predictive modeling using AI, strengthening public health security systems nationwide.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismHealth SectorBiotechnology
30 Nov, 2025

Hormone therapy can alter proteins in transwomen’s blood, Pg14

Landmark study reveals feminizing hormone therapy profoundly alters blood proteins in transwomen, impacting long-term health risks and personalized medicine.

Health SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
29 Nov, 2025

CPCB reports heavy metal contamination in Delhi, uranium levels 3rd highest in country, Pg4

Delhi's groundwater faces severe heavy metal contamination; uranium levels rank third highest nationally, posing significant health risks.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersHealth Sector
29 Nov, 2025

Time to revisit lessons from drive against TB, polio, HIV, Pg10

India's NAP 2.0 targets antimicrobial resistance through citizen engagement, mirroring success in polio, HIV, and TB control programs.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
28 Nov, 2025

India’s food colouring woes and steps being taken to combat recurring issue, Pg2

Auramine O, a carcinogenic industrial dye, is found illegally in Indian foods, prompting calls for stricter enforcement and public awareness.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
27 Nov, 2025

Tata Memorial finds way to kill drug-resistant cancer cells, Pg7

Tata Memorial discovers key to eliminate drug-resistant triple-negative breast cancer cells by targeting FSP1 and GPX4 molecules.

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