India has marked a historic achievement in organ donation and transplantation, with the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO) spearheading a transformative national movement. Since 2013, organ transplants have surged fourfold, from under 5,000 to nearly 20,000 in 2025. Notably, around 18% of these transplants now utilize organs from…
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Mizoram HIV Rate 13 Times Higher Than National Average
Mizoram is facing a serious public health challenge as its HIV prevalence rate stands at 2.74 percent nearly 13 times higher than India’s national average of 0.2 percent. The alarming figures were highlighted by the state’s Health Minister Lalrinpuii, who called the situation a “collective disgrace” and urged immediate societal…
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Second Bomb Scare Hits IndiGo Flight in 24 Hours
Panic gripped passengers and airport authorities on Saturday after an IndiGo flight bound for Kolkata received a bomb threat, marking the second such scare involving the airline within 24 hours. The threat was reportedly discovered inside the aircraft and prompted immediate security action. Threat Discovered Onboard According to airport officials,…
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India–Sri Lanka HTA Workshop Strengthens Health Cooperation
A significant step in regional healthcare collaboration was marked on Monday as India and Sri Lanka launched a five-day Knowledge Exchange Workshop on Health Technology Assessment (HTA) in New Delhi. The workshop, hosted at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, brings together senior health officials and technical experts from both countries to strengthen…
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15 Lakh Cancer Cases Yearly: Key Warning Signs
India is witnessing a silent but alarming health crisis, with nearly 15 lakh new cancer cases being reported every year. Medical experts warn that a large number of these cases are diagnosed at advanced stages, not due to lack of treatment options, but because early warning signs are often ignored…
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RHTC Najafgarh Highlights Preventive Healthcare at Bharat Parv 2026
The Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Najafgarh, made a strong and people-centric impact at Bharat Parv–2026 by actively promoting preventive healthcare, public awareness, and community participation through a series of interactive and educational initiatives. The six-day national cultural and tourism festival is being held from January 26 to January 31,…
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Small Lifestyle Changes Linked to Longer Life, Fewer Deaths
Small, realistic improvements in daily physical activity, sleep, and diet can significantly increase life expectancy and reduce the risk of premature death across populations, according to recent international studies published in The Lancet journals. Researchers say even minor changes such as a few minutes of brisk walking or slightly longer…
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NTPC WR–I, GCRI Sign MoA to Upgrade Radiotherapy Services
In a significant step towards strengthening India’s cancer care infrastructure, NTPC Limited’s Western Region–I Headquarters, Mumbai, has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute (GCRI) for the upgradation of radiotherapy services. The initiative, undertaken as part of NTPC’s Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, aims…
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Influenza Chintan Shivir Boosts India’s Flu Preparedness
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has strengthened India’s preparedness against seasonal and zoonotic influenza through a two-day Influenza Chintan Shivir held in New Delhi from December 22 to 23, 2025. The high-level deliberative platform focused on enhancing inter-ministerial and inter-sectoral convergence ahead of the upcoming flu season….
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Influenza Chintan Shivir Boosts India’s Flu Preparedness
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has strengthened India’s preparedness against seasonal and zoonotic influenza through a two-day Influenza Chintan Shivir held in New Delhi from December 22 to 23, 2025. The high-level deliberative platform focused on enhancing inter-ministerial and inter-sectoral convergence ahead of the upcoming flu season….