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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Nation Boosts Health with Homegrown Td Vaccine
Union Health Minister Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda today launched the indigenously manufactured Tetanus and Adult Diphtheria (Td) vaccine at the Central Research Institute (CRI), Kasauli, Himachal Pradesh. The launch marks a historic milestone in strengthening India’s public health infrastructure and advancing national health security. Addressing the gathering, Shri Nadda congratulated…
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Government Acts on Doctor Shortage, 137 Colleges Open
The Union Government has outlined a multi-pronged strategy to address the shortage of doctors and healthcare resources in the country, highlighting the expansion of medical education infrastructure and targeted incentives under the National Health Mission (NHM). The details were shared by Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare…
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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…