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May 23, 2025 1:11 PM

White House ‘MAHA’ report calls out food, chemicals impact on children’s health

A commission led by U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday issued a report that said processed food, chemicals, stress and overprescription of medications and vaccines may be factors behind chronic illness in American children. The ...

May 22, 2025 11:10 PM

Health Minister J.P. Nadda chairs ‘Kayakalp Manthan’ to boost public participation and improve healthcare delivery

Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on Thursday convened a high-level meeting, ‘Kayakalp Manthan’, bringing together senior officials, representatives from Central Government hospitals, NGOs, and healthcare experts from the Ministry of Heal...

May 22, 2025 2:45 PM

India’s pharma sector powers ahead with growth, innovation and govt support

India’s pharmaceutical sector is witnessing robust growth, driven by rising global demand, the introduction of innovative products, and strong policy support from the government. Having grown at over 10% annually for the past five years, the indus...

May 21, 2025 11:49 AM

WHO members adopt global pandemic accord, but US absence casts doubts

Members of the World Health Organization adopted an agreement on Tuesday intended to improve preparedness for future pandemics following the disjointed global response to COVID-19, but the absence of the U.S. cast doubt on the treaty's effectiven...

May 20, 2025 7:35 PM

Yoga Sangam 2025: India gears up for historic wellness celebration

Over 1,000 entities have already registered on the Yoga Sangam portal, setting the stage for what promises to be India’s largest-ever wellness celebration on June 21 — the 10th International Day of Yoga (IDY). The theme for 2025, “Yoga for One ...

May 20, 2025 5:59 PM

PM Modi addresses 78th World Health Assembly, highlights India’s global health vision

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday addressed the 78th Session of the World Health Assembly (WHA) in Geneva via videoconferencing, reaffirming India’s commitment to a more inclusive, collaborative, and integrated approach to global health. Exte...

May 20, 2025 10:34 AM

WHO Members Back Landmark Resolution Paving the Way for Global Pandemic Agreement

Members of the World Health Organization (WHO) voted in favour of a resolution calling for the adoption of a global compact to prevent future pandemics. The pandemic agreement and the resolution calling for its adoption will be discussed by the full...

May 20, 2025 9:36 AM

ASHA sisters are first ray of health in remote villages: LS Speaker Om Birla

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla lauded ASHA workers as the strongest pillar of the nation’s health system, asserting that during times of crisis, when many step back, ASHA sisters step forward with unwavering commitment and selfless service. Speaking a...

May 19, 2025 9:48 AM

Japan halts some poultry imports from Brazil after bird flu outbreak

Japan has suspended imports of poultry meat from the southern Brazilian city of Montenegro and live poultry from the wider state of Rio Grande do Sul following a bird flu outbreak, an official at Japan's agriculture ministry said on Monday. The ban ...

May 18, 2025 9:12 AM

FDA approves Novavax COVID vaccine with new conditions

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved Novavax's COVID-19 vaccine, but placed additional conditions on individuals who would be able to receive the vaccine. According to the approval letter, the license restricts the use of the...

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