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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Need to strengthen existing health facilities, Pg9

Kerala's UDF government pushes two new medical colleges amidst criticism, experts urge strengthening existing, struggling public health infrastructure over political projects.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

3 Jun, 2026

Need to strengthen existing health facilities, Pg9

Kerala's UDF government pushes two new medical colleges amidst criticism, experts urge strengthening existing, struggling public health infrastructure over political projects.

3 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

An Indian antibiotic on the global stage, Pg13

Indian-developed Zaynicb, a novel antibiotic, secures US FDA approval, positioning India as a global drug innovation hub and challenging domestic regulatory pathways.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development

3 Jun, 2026

An Indian antibiotic on the global stage, Pg13

Indian-developed Zaynicb, a novel antibiotic, secures US FDA approval, positioning India as a global drug innovation hub and challenging domestic regulatory pathways.

3 Jun, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Why do cities get polluted in summer?, Pg8

Indian cities grapple with rising summer pollution levels; dust storms, vehicular emissions, and ozone formation exacerbate air quality issues.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

2 Jun, 2026

Why do cities get polluted in summer?, Pg8

Indian cities grapple with rising summer pollution levels; dust storms, vehicular emissions, and ozone formation exacerbate air quality issues.

2 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

The FemTech industry’s approach to PMOS, Pg7

FemTech industry redefines PMOS treatment in India, addressing gaps in conventional healthcare, but faces challenges in accessibility and scalability.

Women and Women's Organizations Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

2 Jun, 2026

The FemTech industry’s approach to PMOS, Pg7

FemTech industry redefines PMOS treatment in India, addressing gaps in conventional healthcare, but faces challenges in accessibility and scalability.

2 Jun, 2026

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Joy and pain, Pg6

NFHS-6 data reveals India's progress in child health, TFR stabilization, and rising obesity, highlighting dual public health burden.

Population and Associated Issues Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

2 Jun, 2026

Joy and pain, Pg6

NFHS-6 data reveals India's progress in child health, TFR stabilization, and rising obesity, highlighting dual public health burden.

2 Jun, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Poverty and Hunger

Health survey calls for a nutrition rethink, Pg10

NFHS VI reveals alarming rise in diabetes and obesity, highlighting India's double burden of malnutrition and metabolic diseases.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector Poverty and Hunger

2 Jun, 2026

Health survey calls for a nutrition rethink, Pg10

NFHS VI reveals alarming rise in diabetes and obesity, highlighting India's double burden of malnutrition and metabolic diseases.

2 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

How T.N.’s healthcare leads by example, Pg7

Tamil Nadu's healthcare model emphasizes primary care, decentralized delivery, and technology integration, offering lessons for nationwide healthcare reform and accessibility.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

1 Jun, 2026

How T.N.’s healthcare leads by example, Pg7

Tamil Nadu's healthcare model emphasizes primary care, decentralized delivery, and technology integration, offering lessons for nationwide healthcare reform and accessibility.

1 Jun, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Herbal cigarettes as harmful as tobacco cigarettes: Study, Pg4

IITGN and UIUC study reveals herbal cigarettes emit harmful substances, comparable to tobacco, challenging 'healthy' marketing claims.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

1 Jun, 2026

Herbal cigarettes as harmful as tobacco cigarettes: Study, Pg4

IITGN and UIUC study reveals herbal cigarettes emit harmful substances, comparable to tobacco, challenging 'healthy' marketing claims.

1 Jun, 2026

Health Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

How AI maps are helping India find hidden TB cases before it's too late, Pg19

AI-powered vulnerability mapping identifies high-risk TB areas, boosting case detection by 251% in Haryana and 53% in Assam.

Health Sector E Governance Science and Technology in Everyday Life

1 Jun, 2026

How AI maps are helping India find hidden TB cases before it's too late, Pg19

AI-powered vulnerability mapping identifies high-risk TB areas, boosting case detection by 251% in Haryana and 53% in Assam.

1 Jun, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

Drug to stop fatty liver disease, Pg19

ION224, novel drug, offers hope for MASH patients by targeting liver fat buildup and inflammation without weight loss.

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

1 Jun, 2026

Drug to stop fatty liver disease, Pg19

ION224, novel drug, offers hope for MASH patients by targeting liver fat buildup and inflammation without weight loss.

1 Jun, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

Safer motherhood begins before pregnancy, Pg12

India's maternal mortality declines significantly, but widespread anemia among women remains a critical challenge requiring urgent, comprehensive solutions.

Women and Women's Organizations Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

1 Jun, 2026

Safer motherhood begins before pregnancy, Pg12

India's maternal mortality declines significantly, but widespread anemia among women remains a critical challenge requiring urgent, comprehensive solutions.

1 Jun, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

How WhatsApp and a clot-buster eased rural access to heart care, Pg12

Punjab's Mission AMRIT leverages WhatsApp, clot-busters, and hub-spoke model, revolutionizing rural heart attack care, saving lives and improving outcomes.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life

31 May, 2026

How WhatsApp and a clot-buster eased rural access to heart care, Pg12

Punjab's Mission AMRIT leverages WhatsApp, clot-busters, and hub-spoke model, revolutionizing rural heart attack care, saving lives and improving outcomes.

31 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector Education Sector

Progress in women’s education, digital access, Pg10

NFHS-6 reveals progress in women's education and digital access, but persistent issues like underage marriage and low property ownership remain.

Women and Women's Organizations Health Sector Education Sector

31 May, 2026

Progress in women’s education, digital access, Pg10

NFHS-6 reveals progress in women's education and digital access, but persistent issues like underage marriage and low property ownership remain.

31 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Health Sector

NFHS-6: Maternal And Child Health Indicators Show Improvement,Pg10

NFHS-6 indicates meaningful progress in maternal and child health, but sustaining gains will require addressing both malnutrition and emerging lifestyle-related health challenges.

Women and Women's Organizations Population and Associated Issues Health Sector

30 May, 2026

NFHS-6: Maternal And Child Health Indicators Show Improvement,Pg10

NFHS-6 indicates meaningful progress in maternal and child health, but sustaining gains will require addressing both malnutrition and emerging lifestyle-related health challenges.

30 May, 2026

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Ebola Outbreak In Congo: WHO Intensifies Response Efforts,Pg16

The Congo outbreak demonstrates that controlling infectious diseases depends not only on medicine, but also on health systems, governance and conflict management.

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

30 May, 2026

Ebola Outbreak In Congo: WHO Intensifies Response Efforts,Pg16

The Congo outbreak demonstrates that controlling infectious diseases depends not only on medicine, but also on health systems, governance and conflict management.

30 May, 2026

Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

Obesity And Diabetes Rise Sharply Since 2019, Shows Latest Health Survey, Pg1

Rising obesity levels signal a shift in India's health challenge from infectious diseases toward managing lifestyle-related disorders and preventive healthcare.

Poverty and Developmental Issues Health Sector

30 May, 2026

Obesity And Diabetes Rise Sharply Since 2019, Shows Latest Health Survey, Pg1

Rising obesity levels signal a shift in India's health challenge from infectious diseases toward managing lifestyle-related disorders and preventive healthcare.

30 May, 2026

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

National Health Accounts figures indicate high burden of health care costs on people, Pg14

National Health Account reveals high out-of-pocket expenditure; questions the effectiveness of government health insurance schemes in reducing healthcare burden.

Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

29 May, 2026

National Health Accounts figures indicate high burden of health care costs on people, Pg14

National Health Account reveals high out-of-pocket expenditure; questions the effectiveness of government health insurance schemes in reducing healthcare burden.

29 May, 2026

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

One pair of feet: women, work and tuberculosis in Mumbai, Pg2

Mumbai's women battling TB face diagnostic delays, discrimination, and financial strain due to systemic healthcare access barriers and socio-economic inequalities.

Women and Women's Organizations Poverty and Developmental Issues Vulnerable Sections Health Sector

29 May, 2026

One pair of feet: women, work and tuberculosis in Mumbai, Pg2

Mumbai's women battling TB face diagnostic delays, discrimination, and financial strain due to systemic healthcare access barriers and socio-economic inequalities.

29 May, 2026

Health Sector Science and Technology in Everyday Life Biotechnology