Thursday, September 17, 2026

DD India

Health

September 17, 2026 9:57 AM

Health Ministry issues advisory to regulate stem cell therapy

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has issued an advisory to States and Union Territories on the regulation of stem cell therapy, reiterating that such treatment can be offered as standard care only for disease conditions and ind...

September 16, 2026 3:44 PM

Study links air pollution to death by suicide, suicidal thoughts

A review of available evidence has linked exposure to air pollutants with an increased risk of death by suicide or suicidal thoughts, with particulate matter PM2.5 and PM10 and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) posing the greatest risks. The findings, publishe...

September 11, 2026 1:50 PM

India crosses 80 lakh HPV vaccinations: Health Ministry

India has crossed the milestone of 80 lakh Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccinations, the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Friday, describing it as an important step towards strengthening preventive healthcare and protecting against ...

September 10, 2026 3:41 PM

West Nile virus infections cause three deaths in the Netherlands

Three people in the Netherlands have died from an infection caused by the West Nile virus in recent weeks, the country's public health institution RIVM said on Thursday, following an increased number of cases in Europe. The RIVM last month reported ...

September 9, 2026 11:21 AM

National Nutrition Month to be launched in Varanasi

The ninth edition of Rashtriya Poshan Maah (National Nutrition Month) will be launched on Wednesday at the Rudraksh International Cooperation and Convention Centre in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, with a focus on strengthening nutrition, health and caregi...

Last updated on: 17th September 2026

Back to top