Monsoon Immunity Saviors: 5 Drinks To Ward Off Viral Flu
There is often an increase in cases of viral flu during the monsoon season. The weather creates a conducive environment for viruses to thrive, and the flu virus can spread…
Union minister launches omicron-specific mRNA-based booster vaccine
Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh launched GEMCOVAC-OM, a booster vaccine specifically targeting the Omicron variant, which is based on mRNA technology. India’s first mRNA vaccine has been developed using the…
Flex, Flow, Flourish: 5 Reasons Yoga Is Worth Every Breath
On the special occasion of International Yoga Day, let us unlock the hidden powers of Yoga. Yoga Day aims to highlight the importance of yoga in achieving a balanced and…
‘Heal in India & Heal by India’ are based on the vision of ‘One Earth, One Health’: Union Health Minister
Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, gave a speech at a side event session on “Heal in India & Heal by India” during the 76th…
Cabinet approves National Medical Devices Policy, aims USD 11 Bn to USD 50 Bn growth in five years
The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved the National Medical Devices Policy, 2023. The medical devices sector in India is a vital and integral constituent of the country’s healthcare system. As…
Animal Pandemic Preparedness Initiative to be launched on 14 April 2023
The only way to protect us from future pandemics is through a holistic approach called “One Health”, which prioritises the wellbeing of people, animals, and the environment, and can shield…
A big push for ‘menstrual leave,’ as Spain became the first European to grant paid menstrual leave
Madrid has approved legislation providing women with painful periods with the option to take 3-5 days of paid “menstrual leave.” The laws were passed along with the package of sexual…
World Cancer Day: WHO releases a new roadmap to address global breast cancer inequalities
Just ahead of World Cancer Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) released a new ‘Global Breast Cancer Initiative Framework’ on February 3rd. A roadmap aimed at achieving the goal of…
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces establishment of 157 New Nursing Colleges
The Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of 157 new nursing colleges in conjunction with the 157 medical colleges already in place, built since 2014. This announcement is in…
After the NHC reports nearly 60,000 COVID- 19-related deaths in China, the WHO urges China to release more information
The World Health Organization’s (WHO) Director General, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, has welcomed the new information about the situation. As of Saturday, the Chinese authorities announced that nearly 60,000 people…