Free health check-up camps continued across India on Day 4 of Janaushadhi Saptah 2026, witnessing enthusiastic participation even as the nation celebrated Holi. Organised by the Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI) under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, the initiative aims to promote affordable healthcare and spread awareness about…
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Breast Cancer Cases in India Surge 477% Since 1990
India has witnessed an alarming surge in breast cancer, with cases rising by 477% and deaths increasing by 352% between 1990 and 2023, according to a new study published in The Lancet Oncology. Globally, breast cancer cases are projected to reach 3.5 million by 2050, up from 2.3 million in…
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Janaushadhi Saptah 2026 Begins with Nationwide Health Camps
Janaushadhi Saptah 2026 commenced on 1st March with health check-up camps organized nationwide, marking the start of a week-long celebration leading up to the 8th Janaushadhi Diwas on 7th March. The Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, is…
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India Strengthens Healthcare with Ayushman Bharat & Digital Innovations
India is rapidly transforming its healthcare landscape with a strong focus on primary care, digital integration, and preventive health measures. With 1,84,235 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (AAMs) established across urban, rural, and tribal areas, the government ensures that citizens have easy access to general health services near their homes. Teleconsultation services…
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IMD Forecasts Hotter Summer, More Heatwaves
India is likely to face a hotter-than-normal summer in 2026, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicting above-average temperatures and an increased number of heatwave days across large parts of the country between March and May. The forecast raises concerns over public health, water availability, and rising electricity demand. Above-Normal…
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PM Modi Launches HPV Vaccine Drive & ₹17K Cr Projects in Ajmer
Ajmer, Rajasthan – Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the nationwide HPV vaccination campaign and launched multiple development projects worth ₹17,000 crore in Ajmer on February 28, 2026. Addressing a large gathering, PM Modi highlighted the government’s commitment to holistic development, women’s health, and youth empowerment. Speaking at the event,…
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Scrub Typhus Emerges as Threat in Himalayan Tea Regions
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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NHRC Flags Urgent Action Against Spurious Medicines
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India, has called for urgent and coordinated action to curb the growing menace of spurious medicines in India. At an Open House Discussion held in hybrid mode at its New Delhi headquarters, the Commission emphasised that the proliferation of fake and substandard drugs directly…
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President Murmu Launches Healthier Bharat Campaign
The President of India, Smt Droupadi Murmu, on Tuesday inaugurated the nationwide campaign ‘Saving Lives and Building a Healthier Bharat’ organised by PD Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai. Addressing the gathering at Lok Bhavan, she emphasised that healthcare is a collective responsibility and called for coordinated efforts to ensure affordable, quality…
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India Achieves Milestone in Organ Donation & Transplants
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…