Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh on Sunday said that thyroid disorders must be recognised not merely as medical conditions but as a serious national challenge impacting productivity, workforce efficiency, and India’s long-term economic growth. Addressing the Mid-Term Annual Conference of the Indian Thyroid Society (ITSCON) in Chandigarh, the Minister underscored…
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AI Transforms Cancer Detection, Budget Fuels Health
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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Tribal Healers Integrated into Public Health Ecosystem
Hyderabad, January 16: In a landmark step towards inclusive healthcare delivery, the Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) has launched India’s first national Capacity Building Programme for Tribal Healers, formally recognising them as partners in strengthening health outreach across tribal regions. The programme, held at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Hyderabad, marks…
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Dr Jitendra Singh Urges United Action on Obesity
Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, emphasised the critical need for a holistic approach to tackle obesity in India during the inaugural session of the 2-day Asia Oceania Conference on Obesity (AOCO) 2025. He cautioned that anti-obesity drugs should be used judiciously and…