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August 7, 2025 6:12 PM

India sees surge in medical tourism with 1.31 lakh foreign arrivals in 2025

India recorded 1,31,856 foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) for medical purposes from January to April 2025, accounting for approximately 4.1% of total FTAs during the period, according to the Ministry of Tourism. The data was shared by Union Minister fo...

August 7, 2025 10:34 AM

UK scientists find genes linked with chronic fatigue syndrome

Researchers at the University of Edinburgh said on Wednesday they have discovered differences in the DNA of people with chronic fatigue syndrome that should help dispel the notion that the debilitating condition is psychological or driven by laziness...

August 7, 2025 10:33 AM

ICMR launches nationwide SHINE initiative to inspire young health innovators

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is proud to launch the ICMR-SHINE Initiative (Science & Health Innovation for the Nextgen Explorers), a nationwide student outreach program taking place on 8th August 2025. Aimed at students from Cla...

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...

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