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HEALTHJul 30Walter Reed Skull Base Team ( Including Indian American Physician ) Performs Innovative Brain SurgeryA team at Walter Reed performed an innovative brain surgery, showcasing advancements in medical procedures. This highlights progress in surgical techniques and healthcare.newsindiatimes.com · United States
HEALTHJul 30Neurologist calls for national dialogue to address rural India’s emergency care crisisA neurologist is advocating for a national discussion to tackle the critical emergency care shortage in rural India. This highlights a significant healthcare disparity requiring policy attention.The Hindu
HEALTHJul 30Indian Psychiatric Society urges mental health policy revamp in KeralaA delegation of psychiatrists met Chief Minister V.D. Satheesan at Thiruvananthapuram and submitted a memorandum seeking reforms in mental healthcare delivery, infrastructure and governanceThe Hindu
HEALTHJul 29India hepatitis burden is a ticking time bomb : Doctors shares how to prevent silent , irreversible liver damageDoctors are warning that India faces a significant and growing hepatitis burden, which they describe as a "ticking time bomb." They are sharing information on how to prevent silent, irreversible liver damage associated with the disease.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
HEALTHJul 28India’s dengue burden grows more complex as multiple virus strains circulate together, study findsThe two-year nationwide surveillance study by the ICMR-VRDL network reveals increased risk of severe disease, and fresh challenges for the rollout of future dengue vaccination programmesThe Hindu
HEALTHJul 27India Free Hepatitis Testing & Treatment DriveIndia is implementing a free testing and treatment drive for Hepatitis, aiming to address public health concerns related to the disease.newkerala.com · India
HEALTHJul 23Takedas Qdenga Becomes First Dengue Vaccine Approved India“Takeda Pharmaceutical's dengue vaccine Qdenga has been approved by India's drug regulator, making it the first such vaccine to be cleared in the country, the Japanese drugmaker's ​India unit said on Monday. Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease and one of the fastest-spreading ‌vector-borne illnesses globally. The World Health Organization reported a record 14.4 million […] The post Takedas Qdenga Becomes First Dengue Vaccine Approved India appeared first on Human Progress.Human Progress
HEALTHJul 19India bad cholesterol crisis : ICMR study says nearly 9 in 10 adults have abnormal levelsA study by ICMR indicates that nearly 9 out of 10 adults in India have abnormal cholesterol levels. This highlights a significant public health concern in the country.indianexpress.com · India
HEALTHJul 18Indian activist on 20 - day hunger strike forcibly taken to hospital after examination scandal affects millionsAn Indian activist on a 20-day hunger strike was forcibly hospitalized following a widespread examination scandal that impacted millions. This situation highlights the severe health consequences of protest and public response to institutional issues.abc.net.au · Australia
HEALTHJul 18Microplastics in your blood ? New study links plastic exposure to heart attacks | Indiablooms - First Portal on Digital News ManagementA new study suggests a link between exposure to microplastics and an increased risk of heart attacks. This research highlights potential health concerns related to plastic pollution in the human body.indiablooms.com · India
HEALTHJul 16Why America's hospitals keep looking to India for nursesThousands of Indian nurses aspire to work in the US, navigating yearslong visa backlogs to fill a growing healthcare workforce shortage.DW News [en]
HEALTHJul 14‘Donate a Memory’: Bengaluru-based Nightingales Medical Trust seeks vintage household items for India’s first integrated dementia care villageThe Trust said familiar objects from earlier decades can serve as powerful memory cues for people with dementia, helping stimulate recognition, encourage conversations, reduce anxiety and improve emotional well-being.The Hindu
HEALTHJul 14Draft national health research policy proposes overhaul of India’s research ecosystemPrepared by the Department of Health Research, the draft marks the first attempt at a unified national framework spanning biomedical science, clinical medicine, public health, epidemiology, digital health, health systems, behavioural sciences and emerging technologies.The Hindu
HEALTHJul 13India setting new benchmarks in medical research: Defence Minister Rajnath SinghIndia's health system has emerged as more self-reliant, accessible, affordable, modern and people-centric as compared to earlier times says Defence Minister Rajnath SinghThe Hindu
HEALTHJul 11What cooking ? Hidden chemicals in everyday Indian spices and vegetables - LIFESTYLE - GENERALAn article discusses hidden chemicals found in everyday Indian spices and vegetables, categorized under lifestyle and general topics. This raises concerns about food safety and health implications.keralakaumudi.com
HEALTHJul 11 Exciting : MEA on the collaboration of India and Maori traditional medicineThe Ministry of External Affairs commented on a collaboration between India and Maori traditional medicine. This indicates a diplomatic and cultural exchange focused on healthcare practices.indiagazette.com · India
HEALTHJul 11Nine in ten: Why Jammu and Kashmir’s private hospitals have India’s highest C-Section rateIn India, medical experts attribute the increase in C-sections to a combination of more institutional deliveries, improved detection of high-risk pregnancies, increasing maternal age and medical complications, greater use of assisted reproductive technologies, previous C-sections, and the rapid growth of private-sector obstetric careThe Hindu
HEALTHJul 10Mauritius Makes Mental Health a National Priority , Adopting Programme Founded by India - Born Dr . Ishan ShivanandMauritius has elevated mental health to a national priority, implementing a program initiated by Dr. Ishan Shivanand. This decision marks a significant step in the country's public health policy.theuknews.com · United Kingdom
HEALTHJul 10Mauritius Makes Mental Health a National Priority , Adopting Programme Founded by India - Born Dr . Ishan ShivanandMauritius has declared mental health a national priority and is adopting a program initiated by Dr. Ishan Shivanand. This signifies a significant policy shift aimed at improving public well-being.cambodiantimes.com · Cambodia
HEALTHJul 10Mauritius Makes Mental Health a National Priority , Adopting Programme Founded by India - Born Dr . Ishan ShivanandMauritius has designated mental health as a national priority and adopted a program initiated by Dr. Ishan Shivanand. This action signifies a significant government effort to address public mental health.africaleader.com · South Africa
HEALTHJul 10Diabetes Care Breakthrough as India Gets World First Once - Weekly InsulinA significant medical innovation in diabetes care has emerged with India's introduction of the world's first once-weekly insulin. This marks a breakthrough in treating diabetes globally.rozanaspokesman.com · India
HEALTHJul 9Indiana librarians to get mental health training – Inside INdiana BusinessLibrarians in Indiana are scheduled to receive mental health training. This initiative aims to equip librarians with skills to support community mental well-being.insideindianabusiness.com · United States
HEALTHJul 5The missing link in India’s maternal health storyDespite improvements in institutional deliveries, women’s empowerment and maternity programmes, exclusive breastfeeding rates in India have declined. NFHS-6 data point to persistent gaps in postnatal support, workplace protection and maternity benefits. Bindu Shajan Perappadan looks at medical, social and economic factors contributing to the declineThe Hindu
HEALTHJul 4Health groups demand overhaul of India’s essential medicines listThe Working Group on Access to Medicines and Treatments said NLEM was last notified in 2022 and contains 384 medicines, while the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines has since been revised in 2023 and again in 2025, and by the Working Group’s count now runs to 523 medicinesThe Hindu