India’s confirmation of multiple Nipah virus infections in West Bengal has triggered heightened health surveillance across South and Southeast Asia, with Thailand and Nepal initiating airport and border screening to prevent potential cross-border transmission. The outbreak, though limited in numbers so far, has raised international concern due to the virus’s…
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Nipah Surveillance Begins at Kolkata’s Alipore Zoo
Kolkata: Amid concerns of a potential Nipah virus outbreak, bats at Alipore Zoo in Kolkata underwent RT-PCR testing over two days, according to officials. The tests aim to rule out the presence of the virus in the only facility in Kolkata housing a bat enclosure. The National Institute of Medical…
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Union Pushes Shutdown Amid Amazon TB Outbreak
Amazon has confirmed an outbreak of tuberculosis (TB) at one of its major fulfillment centres in the United Kingdom, triggering sharp reactions from trade unions and renewed debate over workplace safety in large logistics hubs. The cases were detected at the company’s Coventry warehouse, which employs nearly 3,000 workers. The…
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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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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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JP Nadda Reviews Health Reforms with Rajasthan, Maharashtra
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting with the Health Ministers and senior officials of Rajasthan and Maharashtra to assess healthcare delivery systems and accelerate implementation of key national health initiatives. The meeting focused on strengthening public health infrastructure,…
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Union Health Minister Reviews MP, Chhattisgarh Health Reforms
The Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting with the Health Ministers and senior officials of Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh, calling for mission-mode healthcare reforms and accelerated action to achieve a TB Mukt Bharat by 2027. The Centre–State review…
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CAQM Reviews Pollution Measures, Ratifies Revised GRAP
New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has reviewed a wide range of air pollution control measures and ratified the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) during its 26th meeting, chaired by CAQM Chairman Shri Rajesh Verma. The full Commission met on December 22 to assess ongoing mitigation…
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“Anupriya Patel Urges Young Doctors to Serve with Compassion”
Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, on Monday addressed the 7th convocation ceremony of Vardhman Mahavir Medical College (VMMC) and Safdarjung Hospital in New Delhi, highlighting the significant transformation achieved in India’s healthcare and medical education landscape over the past 11 years. The convocation…
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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…