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October 21, 2025 2:12 PM

France raises bird flu alert level to ‘high’ after new cases

France has raised its bird flu alert level to 'high' from 'moderate', requiring poultry farms nationwide to keep birds indoors as Europe faces a seasonal resurgence of the disease. Highly pathogenic avian influenza, commonly called bird flu, is a se...

October 21, 2025 12:51 PM

UN sounds alarm over collapse of health system in Congo

Eighty-five per cent of health facilities in North Kivu and South Kivu provinces in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are affected by shortages of medicine, while nearly 40 per cent have experienced an exodus of health staff, a UN sp...

October 21, 2025 12:45 PM

Nagaland University researchers find plant compound to treat diabetic wounds, foot ulcers

Researchers at Nagaland University have identified a naturally occurring plant compound called ‘Sinapic acid’ as a powerful therapeutic agent that can significantly promote wound healing in patients with diabetes. A diabetic wound is a slow-heal...

October 20, 2025 5:56 PM

New monoclonal antibody shows early promise against malaria

A novel monoclonal antibody developed by US researchers has demonstrated strong protection against malaria in an early clinical trial, raising hopes for a new preventive approach against the deadly disease. The antibody, named MAM01, was tested by r...

October 19, 2025 3:41 PM

Ayurveda offers holistic pathway to strengthen bones on World Osteoporosis Day 2025

Marking World Osteoporosis Day 2025, the Ministry of Ayush has highlighted the importance of preventive healthcare and lifestyle-based solutions to address osteoporosis, a growing public health concern that often goes undetected until a fracture occu...

October 18, 2025 5:08 PM

IndiaAI, WHO seek AI healthcare abstracts for Global South Casebook at 2026 Summit

The IndiaAI Mission, under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Government of India, has partnered with the World Health Organization (WHO) to invite abstracts showcasing impactful and scalable artificial intelligence (AI) ...

October 18, 2025 5:03 PM

India develops first indigenous antibiotic, achieves breakthrough in gene therapy

India has developed its first indigenously discovered antibiotic, Nafithromycin, marking a significant milestone in the country's pursuit of self-reliance in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. The antibiotic, effective against resistant re...

October 18, 2025 11:18 AM

DoPT drives special campaign 5.0 to boost cleanliness and efficiency across offices

The Department of Personnel & Training (DoPT), under the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, is actively engaged in Special Campaign 5.0, a nationwide initiative to promote cleanliness and enhance workplace efficiency. Runnin...

October 17, 2025 4:02 PM

UN says 560 tonnes of food entering Gaza daily since ceasefire but more needed

The U.N. World Food Programme said on Friday it has brought about 560 tonnes of food per day on average into Gaza since the Israel-Hamas ceasefire took effect, but that still fell short of the scale of need in the enclave. With famine conditions pre...

October 17, 2025 3:57 PM

Fit India to launch nationwide cycling expeditions to promote unity, fitness and sustainability

The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, in collaboration with the Ministry of Labour and Employment, will launch two nationwide cycling expeditions under the Fit India Movement from October 31 to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbh...

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