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September 21, 2026 10:02 PM

Over 9,700 activities reported across 30 States, UTs ahead of Ayurveda Day

Public participation in the run-up to the 11th Ayurveda Day has gained momentum, with more than 9,700 activities reported across 30 States and Union Territories. The 11th Ayurveda Day will be observed on September 23 under the theme “Ayurveda for ...

September 21, 2026 9:57 PM

First meeting held to advance development of Sowa-Rigpa Pharmacopoeias

The first meeting of the Sowa-Rigpa Working Group, constituted under the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H), was held on September 18 at PCIM&H in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. The meeting was chaired by Dr K...

September 19, 2026 9:18 AM

Dengue cases rise across Tamil Nadu amid monsoon; Chennai worst-affected

Dengue cases are on the rise across Tamil Nadu with the onset of the monsoon, prompting the state government to intensify mosquito-control and disease-surveillance measures. According to the state health department, 244 people out of 1,320 tested ac...

September 19, 2026 7:41 AM

Trump extends push for $100,000 H-1B visas by another year

President Donald Trump has extended an executive order that would impose a fee of $100,000 for H-1B non-immigrant visas by another year, the White House said on Friday. US employers seeking to hire skilled foreign workers can use the federal governm...

September 18, 2026 9:39 AM

Health Ministry observes World Patient Safety Day 2026 with focus on safe NCD care

The Union Health Ministry on Thursday commemorated World Patient Safety Day 2026 at the National Institute of Health and Family Welfare (NIHFW) in New Delhi, with the national observance focusing on “Safe Care for Noncommunicable Diseases (NCDs)”...

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 15, 2026 2:18 PM

Janaushadhi expands affordable healthcare offerings beyond medicines

It takes a village to raise a child, goes the old adage. But the arrival of a newborn also brings a new set of responsibilities and expenses for families, from diapers and wipes to doctor visits, medicines and other essential healthcare needs. While...

September 14, 2026 8:47 PM

Ayurveda charts global growth path with focus on evidence, quality and innovation

Ayurveda is increasingly gaining prominence in global health and wellness conversations, with India stepping up efforts to connect the traditional knowledge system with modern research, quality standards and international healthcare frameworks. As I...

September 13, 2026 3:21 PM

BRICS backs Expert Working Group on traditional medicine in New Delhi Declaration

The New Delhi Declaration adopted at the 18th BRICS Summit has given a major push to international cooperation in Traditional, Complementary and Integrative Medicine (TCIM), with BRICS leaders welcoming the proposed establishment of an Expert Working...

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