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Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Biotechnology

The Ebola species with no vaccine, Pg10

WHO declares Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak a global health emergency, highlighting vaccine development gaps and neglected tropical diseases.

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Biotechnology

28 May, 2026

The Ebola species with no vaccine, Pg10

WHO declares Bundibugyo ebolavirus outbreak a global health emergency, highlighting vaccine development gaps and neglected tropical diseases.

28 May, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector

When night falls, and temperature doesn't, Pg12

Rising night temperatures in India pose severe health risks, impacting sleep quality and increasing mortality from heat-related illnesses.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector

28 May, 2026

When night falls, and temperature doesn't, Pg12

Rising night temperatures in India pose severe health risks, impacting sleep quality and increasing mortality from heat-related illnesses.

28 May, 2026

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

Delhi's dust pollution needs science, not seasonal optics, Pg12

Delhi grapples with severe dust pollution crisis due to El Nino-amplified heat, Indo-Gangetic Plain heating, and requires science-backed mitigation strategies.

Important Geophysical Phenomena like Earthquakes, Tsunami, Volcanic Activity and Cyclones Health Sector Conservation, Pollution and Degradation

27 May, 2026

Delhi's dust pollution needs science, not seasonal optics, Pg12

Delhi grapples with severe dust pollution crisis due to El Nino-amplified heat, Indo-Gangetic Plain heating, and requires science-backed mitigation strategies.

27 May, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Disaster and Disaster Management

Warmer nights are a public-health challenge, Pg12

Rising night temperatures in India pose severe public health risks, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations and necessitating robust, funded adaptation strategies.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector Disaster and Disaster Management

27 May, 2026

Warmer nights are a public-health challenge, Pg12

Rising night temperatures in India pose severe public health risks, disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations and necessitating robust, funded adaptation strategies.

27 May, 2026

Health Sector

Closely monitoring Ebola situation in Africa: Health Ministry, Pg12

Health Ministry intensifies Ebola surveillance nationwide following African outbreak; DGCA mandates passenger declarations and isolation protocols on flights from affected regions.

Health Sector

26 May, 2026

Closely monitoring Ebola situation in Africa: Health Ministry, Pg12

Health Ministry intensifies Ebola surveillance nationwide following African outbreak; DGCA mandates passenger declarations and isolation protocols on flights from affected regions.

26 May, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Water governance in peri-urban areas, Pg7

India's peri-urban areas face water governance crisis due to institutional gaps, demanding urgent action for sustainable solutions and infrastructure development.

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Devolution of Powers and Finances up to Local Levels Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

26 May, 2026

Water governance in peri-urban areas, Pg7

India's peri-urban areas face water governance crisis due to institutional gaps, demanding urgent action for sustainable solutions and infrastructure development.

26 May, 2026

Health Sector

Skip travel to 3 African nations: govt. says amid Ebola outbreak, Pg12

India issues travel advisory for DRC, Uganda, South Sudan amid Ebola outbreak; implements strict screening at international gateways.

Health Sector

25 May, 2026

Skip travel to 3 African nations: govt. says amid Ebola outbreak, Pg12

India issues travel advisory for DRC, Uganda, South Sudan amid Ebola outbreak; implements strict screening at international gateways.

25 May, 2026

Health Sector

Ebola advisory: Avoid travel to affected countries, Pg8

Government issues travel advisory for Ebola-affected countries, urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.

Health Sector

25 May, 2026

Ebola advisory: Avoid travel to affected countries, Pg8

Government issues travel advisory for Ebola-affected countries, urging citizens to avoid non-essential travel to DR Congo, Uganda and South Sudan.

25 May, 2026

Health Sector

How India uses healthcare: insights from the NSS, Pg13

NSS report reveals healthcare access disparities, high out-of-pocket expenses, and rising insurance coverage with limited impact on costs.

Health Sector

24 May, 2026

How India uses healthcare: insights from the NSS, Pg13

NSS report reveals healthcare access disparities, high out-of-pocket expenses, and rising insurance coverage with limited impact on costs.

24 May, 2026

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

WHA marks stroke as public health priority for the first time, Pg11

WHA recognizes stroke as global health priority, urging nations to strengthen prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation efforts, especially in countries like India.

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

24 May, 2026

WHA marks stroke as public health priority for the first time, Pg11

WHA recognizes stroke as global health priority, urging nations to strengthen prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation efforts, especially in countries like India.

24 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Govt. restricts Pregabalin sale after reports of drug abuse, Pg10

Government restricts Pregabalin sales under Schedule H1 due to rising drug abuse for sedative and euphoric effects.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

23 May, 2026

Govt. restricts Pregabalin sale after reports of drug abuse, Pg10

Government restricts Pregabalin sales under Schedule H1 due to rising drug abuse for sedative and euphoric effects.

23 May, 2026

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Step up Ebola surveillance: Centre to States, Pg1

Centre alerts States, UTs to enhance Ebola surveillance following WHO's 'Public Health Emergency' declaration in Congo and Uganda.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

23 May, 2026

Step up Ebola surveillance: Centre to States, Pg1

Centre alerts States, UTs to enhance Ebola surveillance following WHO's 'Public Health Emergency' declaration in Congo and Uganda.

23 May, 2026

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Biotechnology

For Ebola, spillover risk doesn't equal a pandemic, Pg14

WHO raises alarm over Ebola outbreak; Union Health Ministry issues screening norms for travelers from affected regions.

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora Biotechnology

23 May, 2026

For Ebola, spillover risk doesn't equal a pandemic, Pg14

WHO raises alarm over Ebola outbreak; Union Health Ministry issues screening norms for travelers from affected regions.

23 May, 2026

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

Ebola crisis: India-Africa summit postponed, Pg12

India-Africa summit postponed due to Ebola outbreak; health advisory issued for travelers from affected countries.

Health Sector Bilateral, Regional and Global Groupings and Agreements

22 May, 2026

Ebola crisis: India-Africa summit postponed, Pg12

India-Africa summit postponed due to Ebola outbreak; health advisory issued for travelers from affected countries.

22 May, 2026

Urbanization, Problems and Remedies Changes in Critical Geographical Features, Water Bodies, Ice Caps, Flora and Fauna Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors Health Sector

Rising night-time heat an urgent health hazard, Pg17

India faces rising night-time temperatures, posing severe health risks, especially for low-income urban residents lacking cooling solutions.

21 May, 2026

Rising night-time heat an urgent health hazard, Pg17

India faces rising night-time temperatures, posing severe health risks, especially for low-income urban residents lacking cooling solutions.

21 May, 2026

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

Watch, but do not wait, Pg10

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, citing concerns over uncommon Bundibugyo strain.

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

20 May, 2026

Watch, but do not wait, Pg10

WHO declares global health emergency over Ebola outbreak in DRC and Uganda, citing concerns over uncommon Bundibugyo strain.

20 May, 2026

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

World isn't prepared for next pandemic, Pg12

WHO warns of global pandemic unpreparedness amid Ebola outbreak, funding cuts, and Global Pandemic Treaty stress, raising health security concerns.

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora

20 May, 2026

World isn't prepared for next pandemic, Pg12

WHO warns of global pandemic unpreparedness amid Ebola outbreak, funding cuts, and Global Pandemic Treaty stress, raising health security concerns.

20 May, 2026

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

India still short on expertise, tools to manage fungal health burden, Pg2

India grapples with fungal disease burden due to expertise gaps, limited diagnostic tools, and antimicrobial resistance, impacting both humans and wildlife.

Health Sector Indigenization of Technology and New Technology Development Biotechnology

19 May, 2026

India still short on expertise, tools to manage fungal health burden, Pg2

India grapples with fungal disease burden due to expertise gaps, limited diagnostic tools, and antimicrobial resistance, impacting both humans and wildlife.

19 May, 2026

Health Sector Important International Institutions, Agencies and Fora