Health Sector

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Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
26 Jun, 2026

Revisiting India’s ultrasound laws, Pg10

India's PCPNDT Act, aimed at curbing female foeticide, faces reform calls for hindering cancer diagnostics and failing to adapt to AI-enabled ultrasound.

Health SectorE Governance
26 Jun, 2026

Air Suvidha 2.0 portal launched for Ebola screening, Pg14

Ministry of Civil Aviation and DIAL launch Air Suvidha 2.0 portal, enabling contactless Ebola screening and bolstering public health surveillance.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorE Governance
26 Jun, 2026

Trauma centre: Why states dragging their feet, Pg8

Supreme Court slams states for lagging 112 NERS integration, advocates 'Right to Trauma Care' law amidst poor emergency response.

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

Saving lives on road: SC told states to put in 5 key measures, hardly any state did, Pg1

Supreme Court reveals states' shocking failure to implement 5 crucial trauma care measures, costing 1.77 lakh lives annually.

Population and Associated IssuesUnion State Relations and Federal StructureVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
25 Jun, 2026

Sustaining India’s low-fertility future, Pg9

India's TFR plummets to 1.9, below replacement, sparking an aging population crisis demanding robust social security and portable welfare for migrants.

Union State Relations and Federal StructureStructure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
25 Jun, 2026

Clearing the road to timely trauma care in India, Pg8

Supreme Court mandates trauma care as Article 21 right, issues binding directions for integrated emergency response system across states.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
24 Jun, 2026

Reconnect public health with people’s needs, Pg12

Expert criticizes Ayushman Bharat and Digital Health Mission, arguing current public health policies neglect access and affordability, shifting focus from population health needs.

Health SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
24 Jun, 2026

Pollution spikes this year turned transit and construction hubs into ‘red zones’, reveals study, Pg6

Delhi's 'red zones' emerge as pollution spikes turn transit, construction hubs into hotspots; PM2.5 remains elevated, missing WHO safety 99.5%.

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

Stay with the evidence, Pg6

Health Ministry bans 16 Fixed Dose Combination drugs, citing irrationality and patient safety risks, urging strict enforcement nationwide.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
23 Jun, 2026

​Deadly fumes, Pg6

Deadly ammonia leak at Tiruvallur seafood unit claims eight migrant women, exposing critical industrial safety lapses and regulatory enforcement failures in Tamil Nadu.

Urbanization, Problems and RemediesHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
22 Jun, 2026

Kerala’s battle with water-borne diseases, Pg9

Kerala's public health beacon dims as recurrent Hepatitis A and shigellosis outbreaks expose critical failures in sanitation infrastructure and groundwater contamination, threatening its model status.

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

End the free rein of junk food advertising in India, Pg8

India urged to curb rampant junk food advertising targeting children, impacting public health; demands stricter laws, front-of-pack labelling, and regulatory overhaul.

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

Over 2,000 cough syrup brands: Can regulators ensure they’re safe?, Pg15

Fragmented drug regulation and lax enforcement allow 2,000 cough syrup manufacturers to operate, jeopardizing public health and India's global pharma reputation.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
22 Jun, 2026

When doctors can move, healthcare benefits, Pg10

Andhra Pradesh scraps state medical registration, enabling doctors nationwide to practice, addressing shortages and promoting ease of professional mobility.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth Sector
21 Jun, 2026

16 fixed dose combination drugs, including antibiotics, banned, Pg10

Union Health Ministry bans 16 fixed dose combination drugs, including antibiotics, citing lack of therapeutic justification and patient risks.

Health SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and Fora
21 Jun, 2026

The outbreak is outpacing us: Inside Congo's fight against rare Ebola strain, Pg1

Rare Bundibugyo Ebola strain ravages Congo, claiming 245 lives amidst limited diagnostics and no vaccine, outpacing global response efforts.

Health SectorConservation, Pollution and DegradationDisaster and Disaster Management
20 Jun, 2026

Heatwaves leading to increased concentrations of ground-level ozone, aggravating health risks: Study, Pg16

Indian study reveals heatwaves boost ground-level ozone, causing over 830 deaths in 2024, aggravating lung and heart risks; urges active monitoring.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
20 Jun, 2026

Sickle cell anaemia to be eradicated by 2047: Murmu, Pg10

President Murmu declares India will eradicate sickle cell anaemia before 2047, urging collective action and awareness, especially among tribal communities.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIndia and its Neighbourhood Relations
20 Jun, 2026

Palestine envoy seeks medical assistance for Gaza, West Bank, Pg8

Palestinian envoy urgently requests India's 'Aarogya Maitri' medical aid for Gaza, West Bank, citing critical drug shortages for 4,000 cancer patients.

Indian Society and Diversity of IndiaPoverty and Developmental IssuesHealth Sector
19 Jun, 2026

Beyond ‘depression’ and ‘anxiety’: how young Adivasis describe distress, Pg2

Adivasi youth silently battle mental distress, exacerbated by poverty and culturally insensitive systems, demanding urgent community-led interventions beyond clinical labels.

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