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August 6, 2025 3:21 PM

Terrible thirst hits Gaza with polluted aquifers and broken pipelines

Weakened by hunger, many Gazans trek across a ruined landscape each day to haul all their drinking and washing water – a painful load that is still far below the levels needed to keep people healthy. Even as global attention has turned to starvati...

August 6, 2025 12:39 PM

WHO lauds India’s study on the impact of nutrition on TB outcomes

A study conducted by India that demonstrated the positive impact of nutrition on tuberculosis (TB) outcomes has contributed to global guidance on combating the world’s most infectious disease, the World Health Organization (WHO) said. The agency al...

August 5, 2025 3:35 PM

India to host WHO workshop on herbal medicine safety in Ghaziabad from Aug 6

India will host a three-day World Health Organization (WHO) workshop on herbal medicine safety and regulations from August 6 to 8 at Hotel Fortune District Centre in Ghaziabad, focusing on strengthening global standards for traditional medicines. Or...

August 4, 2025 5:30 PM

Ayush Ministry signs two MoUs to boost medicinal plant conservation and awareness

The National Medicinal Plants Board (NMPB) under the Ministry of Ayush on Monday signed two strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) aimed at conserving rare medicinal plants and enhancing public awareness about their benefits. The MoUs were sig...

August 4, 2025 2:21 PM

Preventable corneal blindness rising among teenagers, youth: Experts

Corneal blindness, once considered a condition largely confined to the elderly, is now emerging as a significant threat among teenagers and young adults across the country, health experts said on Monday. Corneal blindness, while serious, is a largel...

August 3, 2025 11:08 AM

India achieves record 18,900 organ transplants in 2024: Health Minister J.P. Nadda

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening the organ donation and transplantation ecosystem in India, underlining that initiatives are being streamlined to ensure...

August 2, 2025 6:15 PM

India marks 15th Organ Donation Day with record 18,900 transplants in 2024, pushes for greater awareness

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Saturday described organ donation as one of humanity's noblest acts, emphasizing its profound impact in a world of advancing medical science. Speaking at the 15th Indian Organ Donation Day ceremony organiz...

August 2, 2025 5:32 PM

FSSAI and Ministry of Ayush release definitive list of Ayurveda Aahara Products

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush, has unveiled a comprehensive list of Ayurvedic food preparations classified under "Ayurveda Aahara" as part of the Food Safety and Standards (Ayurv...

August 1, 2025 5:25 PM

Toxic metals found in Himalayan clouds, pose health risk: study

A new scientific study has found that clouds drifting over the Eastern Himalayas and Western Ghats are carrying toxic heavy metals, posing potential carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic health risks, especially to children. The study, conducted by the ...

August 1, 2025 4:28 PM

PM National Dialysis Programme expanded to 751 districts across India

The Government of India has significantly expanded the reach of the Pradhan Mantri National Dialysis Programme (PMNDP), with the initiative now operational across all 36 States and Union Territories, covering 751 districts. As of June 30, a total of ...

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