Health Sector

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
14 Nov, 2025

SC wants govt. to promote EVs amid high air pollution, Pg14

Supreme Court urges government to revisit NEMMP 2020 and promote EVs amid Delhi's worsening air pollution crisis.

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

Why Hepatitis A deserves a place in India’s universal immunisation programme, PgII

Experts advocate for Hepatitis A vaccine's inclusion in India's Universal Immunisation Programme due to rising cases and existing indigenous vaccine.

Social Empowerment, Communalism, Regionalism and SecularismVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
14 Nov, 2025

Can T.N.’s reforms change transgender healthcare?, Pg10

Tamil Nadu pioneers transgender healthcare reforms through inclusive policies, insurance coverage, and legal support, setting a benchmark for other states.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
14 Nov, 2025

Holding up GLASS to India; securing stewardship to tackle AMR, Pg11

India faces alarming rise in antimicrobial resistance; GLASS report reveals critical gaps in surveillance and stewardship despite national initiatives.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
14 Nov, 2025

FinMin tells insurers, hospitals to take steps to lower healthcare costs, Pg25

FinMin directs insurers and hospitals to reduce healthcare costs via standardized protocols and efficient claims, addressing medical inflation of 5.55%.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
14 Nov, 2025

No respite from bad air in Delhi-NCR, Pg10

Delhi-NCR chokes as AQI hits 'Severe' for third day; farm fires contribute 22.47% to pollution, schools shift to hybrid mode.

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

Tuberculosis incidence falling in India by 21% a year: WHO report, Pg14

WHO reports India's TB incidence drops 21% since 2015, driven by innovative strategies and increased treatment coverage under TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
13 Nov, 2025

Why does India’s road safety system keep failing?, Pg10

India's road safety crisis deepens as flawed licensing, weak enforcement, and poor infrastructure contribute to alarming fatality rates.

Population and Associated IssuesHealth Sector
13 Nov, 2025

High blood pressure among minors 'nearly doubled' in 20 yrs, Pg12.

Childhood hypertension doubles globally: Lancet study reveals alarming rise affecting 114 million minors due to lifestyle factors.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
11 Nov, 2025

Ministry simplifies rules to boost cornea transplant services, Pg12

Health Ministry eases cornea transplant rules by removing mandatory equipment requirement, aiming to expand services and reduce corneal blindness.

Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local LevelsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
11 Nov, 2025

Dealing with a dogged problem, Pg7

Supreme Court mandates stray dog relocation, posing compliance challenges for Kerala amidst infrastructure deficits and public resistance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and Accountability
11 Nov, 2025

Enforce global standards by Jan, launch inspections: DCGI to states, Pg14.

DCGI mandates global GMP standards for drug manufacturing, orders inspections post cough syrup tragedy, ensuring quality and preventing future contaminations.

Health SectorPoverty and HungerFood Processing and Related IndustriesBiotechnology
10 Nov, 2025

Does India need nutritional transformation?, Pg8

India poised for nutritional transformation via functional foods and smart proteins, demanding regulatory clarity and public-private partnerships for sustainable growth.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
10 Nov, 2025

Air quality beyond AQI: The case for measuring indoor pollutants, Pg14.

Indian scientists develop novel indoor air quality scale, revealing alarming pollution levels and health risks from common household activities.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
10 Nov, 2025

Drug combo reduces death risk for aggressive prostate cancer, Pg12.

Drug combo slashes death risk for aggressive prostate cancer by 40% in trials, offering new hope for high-risk patients.

Women and Women's OrganizationsHealth Sector
10 Nov, 2025

Why men need to exercise more than women every week, Pg12.

Study reveals gender-specific exercise needs: Women benefit from 250 minutes weekly, while men require 530 for heart health.

Health SectorScience and Technology in Everyday LifeBiotechnology
9 Nov, 2025

What does new study show on diabetes risks?, Pg13

New study reveals metabolites in blood as early warning signals for diabetes and kidney disease, offering potential for proactive prevention.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
9 Nov, 2025

‘Training first responders can help organ donation after road accident’, Pg10

NOTTO urges states to train first responders for identifying potential organ donors from road accident fatalities, addressing critical organ shortage.

Health SectorBiotechnology
9 Nov, 2025

Study calls for tailored treatments for regional HIV variations, Pg11.

Indian study reveals HIV antibody treatments' effectiveness varies regionally, necessitating tailored approaches for different viral strains and geographical locations.

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