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May 7, 2026 12:14 PM

Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine outperforms standard shot in late-stage trial

Moderna's mRNA-based seasonal flu vaccine worked better than conventional flu shots in a late-stage international trial of more than 40,000 adults aged 50 and older, researchers reported on Wednesday. The vaccine is currently under review by the U.S...

May 6, 2026 12:48 PM

Swasth Bharat Portal launched to integrate health systems, boost India’s digital health transformation

In a major push towards strengthening India’s digital health ecosystem, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the Swasth Bharat Portal, a unified platform aimed at integrating fragmented health programme systems across the country. Th...

May 5, 2026 3:15 PM

National Conference on Rare Diseases begins in Delhi, focus on innovation and early diagnosis

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Tuesday inaugurated a two-day National Conference on Rare Diseases, bringing together policymakers, researchers, clinicians, industry representatives and patient advocacy groups to strengthen India...

May 5, 2026 10:00 AM

Centre calls for whole-of-government approach to boost Yoga Day 2026 participation

The Ministry of Ayush convened a meeting of an inter-ministerial committee to chart out preparations for the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, with officials outlining a coordinated strategy to expand participation across India an...

May 4, 2026 4:09 PM

Health Ministry launches nationwide Fire Safety Week, unveils new guidelines for hospitals

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Monday launched a nationwide Fire Safety Week, aimed at strengthening fire prevention, preparedness and response systems across healthcare facilities. The initiative was inaugurated with a nationwi...

April 17, 2026 9:17 PM

Researchers eye potential Down syndrome fix via advanced gene editing

Researchers have developed a modified version of the CRISPR gene-editing tool that in early laboratory experiments suggests it may have the potential to “silence” the extra chromosome that causes Down syndrome. People with Down syndrome are born...

April 15, 2026 4:26 PM

President Murmu urges compassion-driven healthcare at AIIMS Nagpur convocation

President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday emphasised the importance of compassion, integrity and patient-centric care in the medical profession while addressing the convocation ceremony of All India Institute of Medical Sciences Nagpur in Maharashtra. A...

April 13, 2026 5:29 PM

India Pharma 2026 highlights policy push, innovation drive to boost sector growth

The 9th edition of India Pharma 2026, a flagship event of the Department of Pharmaceuticals under the Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers, commenced in New Delhi on Monday, bringing together global stakeholders to chart the future of India’s ph...

April 9, 2026 3:16 PM

World Homoeopathy Day 2026: History, principles and growth of homoeopathy in India

World Homoeopathy Day is observed every year on April 10 to commemorate the birth anniversary of Dr Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homoeopathy. The theme for World Homoeopathy Day 2026 is “Homoeopathy for Sustainable Health”. India today accou...

April 7, 2026 11:28 AM

World Health Day: PM Modi reaffirms commitment to healthier society; Nadda says India blending ‘age-old wisdom with modern science’

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed gratitude to those working to improve public health and reaffirmed India’s commitment to building a healthier society on the occasion of World Health Day. In a message shared on X, the Prime Minist...

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