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India approves Qdenga, its first dengue vaccine, emphasizing integrated vector management and public health strategies for comprehensive disease control.
Global study exposes India's alarming antibiotic overuse, with 'watch' drugs fueling antimicrobial resistance, demanding urgent policy and healthcare reforms.
India approves first dengue vaccine, Qdenga, but experts warn of heightened severe dengue risk for seronegative children, urging mandatory pre-vaccination screening.
India's CDSCO approves Qdenga dengue vaccine, first in history, sparking concerns over variable serotype efficacy, high cost, and migrant worker accessibility.
Mission Saksham Anganwadi and Poshan 2.0 delivers six vital services to vulnerable groups, leveraging Poshan Tracker, Aadhaar, and FRS for transparent, leak-proof social welfare delivery.
HelpAge India study reveals climate change disproportionately impacts India's growing elderly population, urging urgent policy for resilience and age-inclusive care.
New Lancet study reveals India's alarming overuse of 'watch' antibiotics at 9.8 DID, fueling antimicrobial resistance and jeopardizing public health outcomes.
Delhi's winter pollution strategy demands AI forecasts to predict hourly PM2.5 levels, guiding citizens on safest outdoor activity times and reducing exposure.
India's BRICS Chairship successfully forms Expert Working Group on Traditional, Complementary, and Integrative Medicine, fostering global health cooperation.
ICMR transfers SHetA2 for cervical cancer and two next-gen enteric vaccines to Indian manufacturers, boosting indigenous, affordable healthcare solutions.
CDSCO approves India's first dengue vaccine, Qdenga®, by Takeda, a live attenuated recombinant DNA vaccine, bolstering national disease prevention efforts.
India convenes 16th BRICS Health Ministers' Meeting in Chandigarh, driving health security, digital health, and UHC for Global South under its 2026 Chairship.
Union Health Ministry strengthens national preparedness against emerging infectious diseases, expanding surveillance networks, diagnostic labs, and launching PM-ABHIM for robust health infrastructure.
India aggressively integrates AYUSH into national health systems, deploying 25,000+ doctors, establishing research, and strengthening quality control for accessible, holistic healthcare delivery.
Climate change-induced night temperatures cause significant sleep loss in major Indian cities; Chennai residents lose 93 hours annually, impacting health and productivity.
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