Nadda Calls On MPs To Strengthen Grassroots Push For TB-Free India
JP Nadda briefed MPs on the TB-Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan and urged them to boost public engagement to speed up India’s fight against tuberculosis.
DEG Tragedy Triggers Nationwide Crackdown On Cough Syrup Makers
A deadly cough syrup contamination in Madhya Pradesh has prompted audits of over 700 manufacturers after multiple child deaths were reported.
WHO Warns: Obesity Crisis Needs More Than Medicines
WHO says GLP-1 drugs help treat obesity, but cannot solve the global crisis without lifestyle changes, early intervention, and equitable access.
World AIDS Day: India Reports Sharp Decline In HIV Infections & AIDS-Related Deaths
India has recorded a significant reduction in HIV infections, AIDS-related deaths and mother-to-child transmission between 2010 and 2024.
Early RSV Infection Strongly Linked To Higher Childhood Asthma Risk, Scientists Report
Early RSV infection raises childhood asthma risk, especially in allergy-prone families, but newborn protection can prevent it.
Study Warns That Bird Flu Viruses Can Withstand Fever; Heightens Risk To Humans
A new UK-led study reveals that bird flu viruses can continue to replicate at fever-level temperatures, reducing the human body’s natural defence against infection and raising concerns for pandemic preparedness.
Mumbai Surgeon Warns Stress Could Be Deadlier Than Smoking Or Alcohol
A Mumbai orthopaedic surgeon warns that chronic stress may be more harmful than smoking or drinking, highlighting how the body reacts to prolonged pressure and why restorative sleep is crucial for recovery.
UNAIDS Warns Of Deep Global HIV Setback As Funding Crisis Cripples Prevention
Global HIV prevention efforts suffered severe setbacks as funding cuts disrupted treatment, services, and community programmes.
Safdarjung Hospital Performs First-Ever Paediatric Kidney Transplant In Central Government Sector
VMMC and Safdarjung Hospital achieve a historic medical milestone by performing their first paediatric renal transplant on an 11-year-old boy, marking a first for any central government hospital in India.
Study Warns Of Highly Drug-Resistant Bacteria Hidden In Mumbai Creek Amoebae
A new international study, involving IIT Bombay, reveals that free-living amoebae from Mumbai’s Vashi Creek are hosting highly drug-resistant bacteria, raising concerns about overlooked environmental reservoirs of antimicrobial resistance.
