Health Sector

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Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
8 Aug, 2026

What You Eat Was Once Medicine. Now, It Is Addiction, Pg12

Ultra-processed foods are causing a silent metabolic emergency in India, leading to rising obesity and diabetes, demanding urgent government regulation and advertising bans.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth SectorE Governance
8 Aug, 2026

Pradhan Mantri Bharatiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana

PMBJP in Bihar records ₹219.18 crore sales, saving citizens ₹876.72 crore, with 410 Jan Aushadhi Kendras and 1.17 crore sanitary napkins sold.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
8 Aug, 2026

Steps Taken to Reduce Out-of-Pocket Expenditure on Healthcare by Households

Government implements comprehensive health schemes and infrastructure development to significantly reduce household out-of-pocket healthcare expenditure.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorConservation, Pollution and Degradation
8 Aug, 2026

Sowa-Rigpa Must Emerge as a Globally Recognised Evidence-Based Healthcare System: Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav

Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav outlines strategic roadmap for Sowa-Rigpa's global recognition as an evidence-based healthcare system, focusing on research and institutional development.

Structure and Functioning of Executive and JudiciaryGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorEthics and Human Interface
7 Aug, 2026

Despite Rising Road Fatalities, Only 813 Good Samaritans Rewarded In 5 Yrs, Pg6

Only 813 good Samaritans rewarded in five years under Rah-Veer scheme despite rising road fatalities, highlighting implementation challenges and public hesitation.

Poverty and Developmental IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorScience and Technology in Everyday Life
6 Aug, 2026

India’s cancer focus must shift to early detection, Pg7

India's cancer strategy needs a fundamental shift towards early detection and prevention, leveraging technology and policy to combat rising cases and catastrophic healthcare costs.

Health SectorAchievements of Indians in Science and TechnologyRobotics and Nanotechnology
6 Aug, 2026

Light-Activated Nano-Robots Can Help Targeted Breast Cancer Therapy

Researchers develop light-activated nanobots for targeted breast cancer therapy, utilizing near-infrared light for precise movement and enhanced tumor destruction.

Statutory, Regulatory and Quasi Judicial BodiesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorBiotechnology
6 Aug, 2026

Centre Deploys National Joint Outbreak Response Team as Multi-Institutional Probe Intensifies into Chandipura Virus Outbreak

Centre deploys National Joint Outbreak Response Team to Gujarat, Rajasthan, intensifying multi-institutional probe into Chandipura Virus outbreak, integrating 'One Health' strategy.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant International Institutions, Agencies and ForaScience and Technology in Everyday Life
5 Aug, 2026

3 widely used medicines classified as carcinogenic by WHO research agency, Pg12

WHO's IARC classifies three widely used essential medicines, including hypertension and transplant drugs, as carcinogenic to humans, raising global health concerns.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityE Governance
4 Aug, 2026

New Real-Time Portal For Organ Transplants: National Wait Lists, Aadhaar-Linked Pledges, Pg1

NOTTO launches real-time national organ transplant portal with Aadhaar-linked pledges, unifying waitlists and tracking outcomes for efficient, transparent allocation across India.

Population and Associated IssuesGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorRole of External State and Non State Actors
3 Aug, 2026

PM launches drive to curb drug abuse among youth, Pg1

PM Modi launches 'Nasha Mukt Yuva' campaign, urging collective action to combat drug abuse among youth for a 'Viksit Bharat' by 2047.

Women and Women's OrganizationsGovernment policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorCommunication Networks, Media and Social Media Challenges
3 Aug, 2026

Why are people turning to social media for childbirth advice?, Pg9

Unvetted social media childbirth advice leads to fatal complications for mothers and newborns, highlighting urgent need for platform regulation and public health awareness.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
3 Aug, 2026

Why does Kerala report a high leptospirosis burden?, Pg8

Kerala faces a high leptospirosis burden with 50 deaths in July, driven by unique environmental factors, late diagnosis, and poor compliance with prophylaxis.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorImportant Aspects of Governance, Transparency and AccountabilityGovernment Budgeting
3 Aug, 2026

Strong Health Systems For All With Better Public Spending, Pg6

Global health aid cuts and rising debt strain LMIC health budgets; article urges better spending, strategic investments, and governance for robust public health systems.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersVulnerable SectionsHealth Sector
3 Aug, 2026

Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi launches ‘Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan’

PM Modi launches 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan', a 100-week national campaign to combat drug abuse among youth for a developed India.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersHealth Sector
2 Aug, 2026

Union Health Minister Shri J. P. Nadda Chairs Meeting to Assess Expansion of Project SARATHI Across Healthcare Institutions

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda pushes nationwide expansion of Project SARATHI, deploying youth volunteers to drastically improve patient experience and navigation in public hospitals.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorPoverty and Hunger
1 Aug, 2026

A healthy tax, Pg6

India urged to levy 'health tax' on high fat, sugar, salt foods and mandate front-of-pack labelling to combat alarming rise in obesity and NCDs.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorInfrastructure: Energy, Ports, Roads, Airports, Railways etc.
1 Aug, 2026

Indian Railways Successfully Transports India's First Live Donor Heart by Train; Vande Bharat Express Enables Life-Saving Mission from Surat to Ahmedabad

Indian Railways' Vande Bharat Express successfully transports India's first live donor heart from Surat to Ahmedabad, showcasing critical role in emergency healthcare.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsDevelopment Processes and Role of NGOs, SHGs and Other StakeholdersHealth SectorEducation Sector
1 Aug, 2026

Cabinet Approves Revamped Khelo India Scheme and Enhanced Assistance to National Sports Federations (ANSFs)

Cabinet approves Rs 36,441 crore revamped Khelo India Scheme (2026-31) to transform youth sports development and position India as a global sporting powerhouse.

Government policies and interventions for development in various sectorsHealth SectorIT and ComputersBiotechnology
31 Jul, 2026

Parliament Question: Biotechnology And AI Based Research

Government expands biotechnology and AI research, integrating computational biology, genomics, and medical imaging for precision diagnostics and inclusive growth.

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