Darjeeling, Sikkim: Scrub typhus, a zoonotic disease transmitted by chigger mites, is resurging in the Himalayan tea-growing regions of India, threatening rural communities and exposing gaps in healthcare infrastructure. Once confined to the Asia-Pacific’s ‘Tsutsugamushi Triangle,’ the infection now affects millions across India, with significant implications for vulnerable populations. Rural…
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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…