India is undergoing a historic transformation in healthcare, moving beyond the long-standing battle against infectious diseases towards a future defined by genomics, biotechnology and personalised medicine. This shift was highlighted by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr Jitendra Singh, who said the country is now…
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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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WHO & Ayush Drive Global Traditional Medicine Integration
In a landmark step toward integrating traditional healthcare systems into global medical practice, the World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with India’s Ministry of Ayush, organized a two-day Technical Project Meeting on Traditional Medicine intervention code set development in New Delhi. The meeting, held on December 20 and 21 at…
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India to Host WHO Traditional Medicine Summit
New Delhi, December 15, 2025: India is set to emerge as the global hub for dialogue on holistic health as it hosts the Second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine from December 17 to 19, 2025, in the national capital. Jointly organised by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the…
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India to Co-host 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine
New Delhi, December 10, 2025: India will co-host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from December 17–19, 2025, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, researchers and practitioners to advance evidence-based traditional healthcare. Summit aims and agenda The Summit organised in collaboration with the World Health Organization…
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India Advances Integrative Ayurveda Research to Tackle Obesity
India is strengthening its position as a global leader in evidence-based integrative healthcare with a major international conference on obesity and metabolic disorders scheduled in Bengaluru. Organised by the Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) through the Central Ayurveda Research Institute (CARI), the two-day event will take place…
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“PM Champions Traditional Medicine for Holistic Health”
Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared an article by Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav that underscores India’s long-term strategy to promote traditional medicine linking heritage, scientific validation and sustainability to strengthen public health and global cooperation. PM amplifies Jadhav’s message On 24 November 2025 the PMO India handle shared Minister Prataprao Jadhav’s…
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IIT Madras Develops Low-Power Glucose Monitoring Patch
Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT-M) have developed a breakthrough, minimally invasive glucose monitoring device designed to make diabetes management more convenient and affordable. The innovative system integrates low-power electronics and reusable components, displaying glucose readings directly on a wearable patch. A Next-Gen Solution for Diabetes Care…