Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing the landscape of breast cancer detection. A landmark study by Lund University in Sweden revealed that AI-assisted mammography reduces late-stage breast cancer diagnoses by 12 percent, identifying more clinically relevant cancers early while maintaining low false-positive rates. The trial involved 100,000 women who underwent routine…
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CCRAS Concludes IT Internship Programme to Boost Ayush Research
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), functioning under the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, has successfully concluded its Internship Programme on Information Technology in AYUSH. The programme, which ended on January 30, was aimed at strengthening the use of digital tools, artificial intelligence, and data-driven approaches…
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AI Helps Doctors Detect More Breast Cancer in World-First Trial
Artificial intelligence has helped doctors detect more cases of breast cancer in routine screening scans, according to a world-first clinical trial that could reshape how cancer screening programmes operate globally. The findings suggest that AI-assisted mammography can improve early detection while reducing the workload on overstretched radiologists. The large-scale study,…
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AIIA, CAYEIT Sign MoU to Integrate AI in Ayurveda
New Delhi | January 27, 2026: In a major step towards advancing digital healthcare in India, the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) has signed a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Ayurveda Education, Innovation & Technology (CAYEIT). The collaboration aims to integrate Artificial Intelligence (AI) and…
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Google AI Health Queries Favor YouTube, Stir Worries
Google’s AI has begun prioritizing YouTube videos over traditional medical sources such as hospitals, journals, and government health agencies for health-related queries. Analysis of over 50,000 searches indicates that AI-generated summaries frequently cite video content, raising concerns over accuracy and public safety. YouTube Dominates AI Health Citations According to a…
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Anupriya Patel Launches NBEMS AI Training for 42,000+ Doctors
New Delhi, 21 Jan 2026: Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, today inaugurated an online training programme on Artificial Intelligence in Medical Education developed by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS). The initiative aims to equip over 50,000 doctors nationwide with…
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BHASHINI, NHA Ink MoU for AI Multilingual Health
On 19 January 2026, the Digital India BHASHINI Division (DIBD), under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the National Health Authority (NHA) during the Chintan Shivir – National Review of Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY and Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission held in…
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India Crosses 50,000 NQAS Certifications in Public Healthcare
As of 31st December 2025, India has reached a historic milestone with 50,373 public health facilities certified under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS), a framework established by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) to ensure high-quality, safe, and patient-centric public healthcare services. From 10 to 50,000: The…
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“Anupriya Patel Urges Young Doctors to Serve with Compassion”
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, on Monday addressed the 7th convocation ceremony of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi, highlighting the significant transformation achieved in India’s healthcare and medical education landscape over the past 11 years. The convocation…
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PM Modi Addresses WHO Traditional Medicine Summit Closing
New Delhi: Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on Friday addressed the closing ceremony of the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine at Bharat Mandapam, underscoring the growing global relevance of traditional healthcare systems and India’s leadership in advancing holistic, science-based health solutions. The Prime Minister said the three-day summit…