Sikkim Ayurveda institute: CM Tamang lays stone for 50-acre wellness centre at Lungchok
Sikkim Ayurveda push: CM Prem Singh Tamang lays the foundation stone of a 50-acre Holistic Institute of Ayurveda and Wellness Centre at Lungchok in Pakyong.
WHO Ukraine warehouses hit four times since July, destroying $1.5 million of medicines
WHO Ukraine warehouses were hit in four strikes since July, destroying over $1.5 million of medicines, as attacks on health care top…
Kenya Ebola: second case confirmed in relative of first patient, WHO says no community spread
Kenya Ebola update: a 39-year-old relative of the first patient tests positive for Bundibugyo virus in quarantine. WHO says there is no…
WHO: lead poisoning causes over 3.5 million deaths a year, yet half of countries lack paint limits
Lead poisoning is linked to over 3.5 million deaths a year, WHO says, and fewer than half of countries have binding limits…
Inherited cancer risk found in nearly 30% of tested patients at Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, New Chandigarh
Inherited cancer risk: Homi Bhabha Cancer Hospital, New Chandigarh, found mutations in nearly 30% of 912 tested patients, mostly breast and ovarian…
DR Congo cholera cases top 125,000 as the country also battles an Ebola outbreak, WHO warns
DR Congo cholera: WHO reports more than 125,000 suspected cases and 3,644 deaths since January 2025, as an Ebola outbreak strains the…
WHO Eastern Mediterranean meeting: Tedros says 117 million people in the region need aid
WHO Eastern Mediterranean committee in Cairo: Tedros says 117 million people need aid and noncommunicable diseases cause two-thirds of deaths in the…
Flipkart Minutes Jaipur dark store found dirty in Diwali food safety raid; ghee, ketchup sampled
Flipkart Minutes Jaipur dark store in Sanganer found with a dirty chiller room and damaged packs in a Diwali food safety raid.…
Sahi Khan-Paan Swasth Rajasthan drive: 13 notices, 12 samples in Jaipur checks
Sahi Khan-Paan Swasth Rajasthan drive: Jaipur food safety team checks schools, hostels and eateries, issues 13 notices and shuts a suspended outlet.
UN pandemic declaration adopted 153-3 as US, Israel, Argentina vote against
UN pandemic declaration adopted 153-3 after consensus failed, with the US, Israel and Argentina voting no. WHO urges a deal on the…
Fit India Sundays on Cycle: Mandaviya leads 5.5-km ride in Varanasi with anti-drug pledge
Fit India Sundays on Cycle: Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led over 500 cyclists on a 5.5-km ride in Varanasi as participants took…
Ebola outbreak in DRC spreads as Kenya confirms imported case
Ebola outbreak in DRC: WHO reports 8,728 confirmed Bundibugyo cases and 4,205 deaths in 64 health zones; Kenya confirms its first imported…
Cancer drugs price cut: Centre caps trade margins at 30% of MRP for 110 medicines
The cancer drugs price burden on patients could ease sharply after the Centre decided on Thursday, 8 October 2026, to cap trade…
Delhi doubles ASHA workers incentive to ₹6,000, widens free newborn screening
The Delhi government on Tuesday, 6 October 2026, doubled the monthly ASHA workers incentive from ₹3,000 to ₹6,000 and launched a set…
Health groups seek caps on private hospital charges and drug margins
Two health advocacy groups have called on the Centre and the States to regulate private hospital charges and cap trade margins on…
Haryana dengue cases rise 58% in 20 days; Gurgaon tops the tally
Haryana dengue cases have jumped by 58 per cent in just 20 days. The state's tally rose from 318 to 503 between…
Kerala influenza deaths reach 120 this year, nearly triple 2025’s toll
Kerala influenza deaths have climbed to 120 so far in 2026, nearly three times the 43 deaths the state recorded in the…
Delhi Reports Spike in Swine Flu Cases; Hospitals on Watch
Health officials and city reports have flagged a rise in swine flu (H1N1) cases in Delhi, prompting hospitals to reinforce screening for…
Andhra Pradesh Junior Doctors Strike Continues Over Stipend and Service Demands
NATIONAL · HEALTHAPJUDA Protest OngoingStipend and NMC-related issuesSummary: Junior doctors in Andhra Pradesh continued their strike over stipend hikes and service conditions,…
Hyderabad Raids: 25.5 Tonnes Adulterated Ghee Among 36 Tonnes Seized
NATIONAL · FOOD SAFETYH-FAST Citywide CrackdownCP VC Sajjanar briefingSummary: Hyderabad police H-FAST teams raided about 130 establishments and seized roughly 36 tonnes…
Monsoon Health Tips: Care for Children and Elderly
HEALTH · SEASONALFever Cough WeaknessClean water balanced dietSummary: Do not delay care for fever, cough or weakness in monsoon. Clean drinking water…
Sleep Loss and Productivity: Science-Based Simple Fixes 2026
HEALTH · PRODUCTIVITY7 to 9 Hours Screen Cut Caffeine RulesBrain batterySummary: Poor sleep slows work quality. Research-backed habits include consistent sleep windows,…
Monsoon Disease Prevention: Clean Water and Hygiene First
HEALTH · MONSOONDengue malaria stomach infectionsRemove stagnant waterSummary: Monsoon can raise dengue, malaria and stomach infections. Remove stagnant water, use mosquito nets…
Small Daily Habits for Heart Health
HEALTH · HEARTLess salt light exerciseBP and diabetes checksSummary: Cut salt, do light daily exercise, avoid smoking and sleep well. Get regular…
Mental Health: Simple Ways to Reduce Stress
HEALTH · WELLBEINGLimit screen time talkCounselling when neededSummary: Limit screen time, talk to someone you trust, and seek counselling when needed. Mental…
Vaccination and Boosters: Keep Family Schedules Updated
HEALTH · PREVENTIONChildren and elderlyLocal health centreSummary: Do not leave child or elderly vaccination schedules incomplete. Confirm available vaccines at the local…
How to Avoid Dehydration in Heat and Rain
HEALTH · SEASONALSip water all dayChildren and elderly careSummary: Keep sipping water, limit excess caffeine, and rest if fatigue or dizziness appears.…
Former Health Services DG Gets Interim Bail
NATIONAL · LEGALDelhi court orderCase-linked reliefSummary: A Delhi court granted interim bail to the former Director General of Health Services in a…
Tribal Groups Protest Ken-Betwa Link Project
NATIONAL · ENVIRONMENTRiver interlinking concernsDisplacement fearsSummary: Tribal groups protested the Ken-Betwa river-link project over displacement and ecological concerns.English bilingual version of the…
India Launches Open Ecosystem Guide at UNCCD COP17 Context
NATIONAL · ENVIRONMENTOpen ecosystem guidanceLand and climate policySummary: India launched an open ecosystem guide linked to land and climate discussions around the…