public health Archives

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...

June 7, 2026 12:57 PM

NFHS-6 Fact Sheets highlight health gains, support government’s data harmonisation drive

The release of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS)-6 Fact Sheets marks a significant milestone in India’s evolving health and statistical ecosystem, highlighting improvements in key health, nutrition and demographic indicators while supporting...

March 17, 2026 5:12 PM

Celebrating the power of vaccines: How India’s immunisation drive is transforming public health

India’s vaccination journey stands as one of the most significant public health success stories, with the country not only eradicating deadly diseases but also steadily expanding its immunisation coverage to protect millions each year. Marking Nat...

December 17, 2025 5:15 PM

India’s push to strengthen traditional medicine through standards, scale and science

India is set to host the 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in New Delhi from December 17 to 19, reaffirming its leadership in advancing evidence-based traditional healthcare. The summit’s theme — “Restoring Balance for People and Pl...

September 24, 2025 3:42 PM

PM Modi highlights role of healthcare initiatives in boosting public health and economy

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the growing recognition of India’s healthcare transformation as a major pillar of national development. Referring to a recent article by renowned cardiac surgeon Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty, the Prim...

September 4, 2025 10:29 PM

PM Modi hails NextGen GST reforms as boost to ease of living, healthcare, and economic growth

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the transformative impact of the Government’s NextGen GST reforms, underscoring their role in enhancing ease of living, strengthening public health and nutrition, and supporting India’s middle ...

August 12, 2025 3:26 PM

PM shares article on mission to make India sickle cell disease-free by 2047

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today shared an article by Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda on the government’s landmark effort to eliminate Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) from the country by 2047. In a post on X, the Prime Minister’s Office de...

August 22, 2023 4:36 PM

High-level meeting conducted to review current COVID-19 situation

Given the recent findings regarding the identification of novel variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus worldwide, a high-level meeting was convened by Dr. P.K. Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister. The meeting's focus was to assess the global ...