Nadda Calls for lifestyle changes to tackle NCDs in India

While inaugurating the 9th National Summit on Good & Replicable Practices and Innovations in Public Healthcare Systems in Odisha, Union Health Minister JP Nadda emphasized the growing threat of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in India and highlighted the need for lifestyle changes to combat them.

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Audit finds Delhi not in pink of health

The public health sector had significant staffing shortages. Nursing and paramedic positions were in deficits, respectively, by 21per cent and 38per cent. The records of 28 hospitals/colleges indicated shortages of 30per cent, 28per cent, and 9per cent, respectively, in teaching specialists, non-teaching specialists and medical officers.

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Pune: Some patients from Guillain-Barré Syndrome outbreak zone have been on ventilator support for weeks, say doctors

Health department data showed that the areas, all merged with PMC a few years ago, reported an overall 100 GBS cases, the highest incidence. And of these 100 patients, five succumbed.

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Regulatory bodies in medical field in disarray

The health ministry’s response to the query confirmed that the four autonomous boards of the National Medical Commission that deal with undergraduate education, postgraduate education, ethics and registration, and assessment and rating of medical colleges are totally vacant barring the post of president of the PG medical education board.

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India committed to collaborating with global stakeholders to address healthcare challenges: Piyush Goyal

Addressing BioAsia 2025, the premier life sciences and health-tech event organised by the Telangana government, he said India offers unmatched talent, cost advantages and a thriving innovation ecosystem.

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India's obesity burden to swell to Rs 6.7L crore per year by 2030, says study

National Family Health Survey-5 pegged weighted prevalence of overweight and obesity in men and women at 44per cent and 41per cent, respectively, compared to 37.7per cent and 36per cent in the previous cycle.

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Hypertension, diabetes on the rise in T, early screening reveals alarming stats

Telangana's total target population for screenings is 1.91 crore, encompassing both regular and annual screenings. Those who are tested and registered receive follow-up care, including medications, provided by health department staff.

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WHO hails Gaza polio campaign but warns on US pullout

The polio vaccination drive in Gaza is exceeding expectations, the WHO said Tuesday as it warned of the impacts of US funding cuts and pleaded for ramped-up medical evacuations. Speaking from Gaza, Rik Peeperkorn, the World Health Organization's representative in the Palestinian territories, gave an update on a fresh polio child vaccination campaign, and an overview of the health and funding situation in the Gaza Strip.

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Lingering health issues Post-COVID vaccine? New Yale research explains the possible causes

A portion of those with PVS also had higher levels of the spike protein, the same viral component that helps COVID infect cells. This phenomenon has been previously linked to an increased risk of long COVID.

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New cases of breast cancer could be up 38 pc by 2050 globally; related deaths by 68 pc: Study

The findings, published in the journal Nature Medicine, showed that only seven countries meet the World Health Organization's goal of reducing mortality by 2.5 per cent a year, including Denmark, Switzerland and the Netherlands.

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Over 50% healthcare facilities showed 100% shortage of mental health drugs in Uttarakhand: CAG

In Nainital district hospital, none of the 19 essential medicines mandated by the health ministry at the district level were available. Similarly, all 14 mandatory psychotropic drugs were absent in 11 sub-district hospitals, community and primary health centers.

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Hepatitis-C outbreak in Uttarakhand's Gadharona village: Over 100 cases reported, health department assures control measures

Considering the severity of the outbreak, the health department conducted a two-day medical camp in the village, collecting samples from 75 suspected patients, out of which 54 tested positive. However, the health department has assured that there is no need for panic, as the disease is treatable and the situation is under control.

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Lifestyle and Environmental factors affect health and ageing more than genes: Study

The study, which analysed data from nearly half a million UK Biobank participants, examined the influence of 164 environmental factors and genetic risk scores for 22 major diseases on ageing, age-related diseases, and premature death. The findings were published today in Nature Medicine.

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Huge cuts in National Institutes of Health research funding go before a federal judge

A federal judge in Massachusetts temporarily blocked the cuts from taking effect earlier this month in response to separate lawsuits filed by a group of 22 states plus organizations representing universities, hospitals and research institutions nationwide.

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More people asking generative AI questions about their health. But wrong answer can be risky

Generative AI is still a relatively new technology, and is constantly changing. Our new study provides the first Australian data about who is using ChatGPT to answer health questions, for what purposes.

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Narayana Health begins work on its largest hospital in Eastern India

The 10-lakh-square-foot facility will house multiple specialised departments. Beyond specialised treatment, the hospital aims to strengthen Kolkata’s critical care and emergency response capabilities, ensuring better access to life-saving interventions.

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Age group of 25-35 taking highest insurance claims: Policybazaar Report

The company said that the corporates are increasingly customising age-specific health benefits, such as higher maternity coverage for female employees and wellness benefits for their workforce.

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WHO includes traditional medicine in its health framework, ensures official documentation

The Ayush Ministry said this update follows the successful year-long testing and deliberations after the launch of International Classification of Diseases (ICD)-11 TM-2 in January last year for Ayurveda, Siddha and Unani systems of medicine for country implementation testing.

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Two more GBS deaths in Maharashtra, India toll at 21

Maharashtra health department on Monday listed the death of a 34-year-old resident of Wagholi in Pune at Sassoon General Hospital on Saturday evening as a GBS fatality. With this, nine people have died in Pune since the outbreak of the rare neurological disease in the city on Jan 5.

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Five bn globally lack access to medical oxygen, poor nations most affected: Lancet report

The report by the Lancet Global Health Commission on Medical Oxygen Security is the world's first estimate of how unequally medical oxygen is distributed, gaps in coverage of patients in need, along with costs required to bridge these gaps.

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2 Guillain-Barré Syndrome patients die in Kolhapur, Pune reports zero new cases for first time in over a month

Kolhapur health authorities said they will now investigate the Shahu Mill neighbourhood to determine what caused GBS in the 65-year-old resident. "We will be testing water samples too. More details will also be sought from CPR hospital. But most of the GBS patients admitted in the city are from rural areas," said Prakash Pavara, Kolhapur Municipal Corporation's chief health officer.

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AP reports first death due to GBS; 16 cases in hospitals across the state

Another four patients are undergoing treatment for GBS in GGH, Guntur, while another 12 patients diagnosed with GBS admitted to different hospitals in the state. Health minister Satya Kumar said that they have kept sufficient stocks of immunoglobulin for providing best treatment to the GBS patients.

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Karnataka on alert for Guillain-Barré syndrome after rise in diarrhoeal cases

Amid possible outbreak of GBS in Karnataka, health minister Dinesh Gundu Rao acknowledged a few cases as well. "But these were not fulminant and there is no evidence of an outbreak till date," Rao said, while adding that there's no cause for concern as the health department is fully geared to tackle any emergency.

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Providing top medical facilities to every Indian our priority: Union Health Minister Nadda

He said the Union government will launch cancer day-care centres in 200 districts of the country with plans to extend this service to every district within the next three years.

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Trump admin fires CDC 'disease detectives' as bird flu fears rise: sources

The sackings come as Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency pushes to downsize the federal government and as newly-confirmed Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr vows to overhaul the nation's health agencies.

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205 Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases detected in Maharashtra, death toll rises to 8

Maharashtra Health Department said, "A total of 205 suspected patients have been detected till date. Of these, 177 patients were diagnosed with GBS. A total of 8 deaths have occurred. Of these, 4 deaths were confirmed as GBS and 4 suspected deaths were reported.

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Trump's foreign aid freeze forces health clinics in vulnerable region of Syria to close

Fares had been working in three clinics run by Medecins du Monde, or Doctors of the World, offering free health care to the displaced population in northern Syria, which until the fall of former President Bashar Assad in December had been the country's main rebel-held enclave. It sheltered millions of people who had fled years of civil war.

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WHO without the US : Crisis or India’s leadership moment?

The US exit from the World Health Organisation (WHO) creates a funding gap but also opens doors for India to lead in global health governance. With its strong pharmaceutical sector, digital health advancements, and global alliances, India has the opportunity to transition from an aid recipient to a key policy architect. Strategic investment, partnerships, and WHO reforms will be crucial in shaping the future of global health leadership, experts suggest.

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Guillain-Barre Syndrome Syndrome: Mumbai reports first death, Total 8 deaths in Maharasthra

As per the Maharashtra health department till February 11, a total of 192 people have been suspected to have contracted Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS). A total of 172 cases GBS cases have been confirmed and a total of seven deaths have been reported so far due to the disease.

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WHO facing 'new realities' as US withdrawal looms

The agenda-setting eight-day gathering at the WHO's Geneva headquarters wrestled with the impact of US President Donald Trump's January 20 decision to start the one-year process of withdrawing from the UN health agency.

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Democratic-led states sue to block Trump research funding cuts

The lawsuit, filed in federal court in Boston, concerns cuts adopted by the National Institutes of Health to the reimbursement rate for the indirect costs to research institutions that are not directly related to a scientific project's goals. Indirect costs include laboratory space, faculty, equipment and infrastructure.

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TB survey in state finds over 24,000 cases in just 65 days

The 100-day national survey, which began on Dec 7, is being conducted by the health ministry and is part of its National TB Elimination Programme (NTEP). Patients found with symptoms are immediately started on treatment. Seventeen rural regions and 13 municipal areas in Maharashtra were picked for the survey, which will go on till March 24.

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Indonesia launches $183 million free health screening to prevent early deaths

The programme is initially targeting under-sixes and adults aged 18 and over, Health Minister Budi Gunadi Sadikin told Reuters last week.

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Mumbai hospitals embrace green revolution for health, savings

On February 4, on World Cancer Day, Tata Memorial Centre's ACTREC, Kharghar, showcased its 3-phase plan to use solar power in a big way to cut down on carbon emissions and save over Rs 1 crore a year when the plan is fully operational.

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Scientists deplore sharp US cut in medical research funding

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) said late Friday it was setting a 15 percent limit on its funding of "indirect," or overhead, costs linked to research.

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AIIMS doctor points out Indians are consuming more foods that they shouldn’t eat

Doctors at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) addressed the media, emphasising the critical need for dietary changes to combat obesity. They highlighted that many Indians aren't eating enough pulses, fruits, and vegetables, which are essential for good health.

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Mysterious illness in J-K's Rajouri: 38 patients discharged after complete recovery

Currently, 363 individuals from 60 families remain quarantined in various facilities across Rajouri, they informed a meeting of health professionals and police personnel chaired by Chief Secretary Atal Dullo on Thursday.

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Kerala finance budget 2025-26: Rs 50 crore allocation to make Kerala health hub

The union finance budget presented by the finance minister Nirmala Seetharaman last week had proposed major projects to promote health tourism.

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Will state spend sum sanctioned in health budget by Mar 31: HC

Govt pleader Neha Bhide said the state will endeavour to spend the remaining amount before the financial year ends. "Why wait till March 31?... You are aware if the budget doesn't get spent, the grant goes back. We know the tactics in the govt,'' said Justice Dangre.

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'People are going to die': USAID cuts create panic in Africa

That has included a 90-day suspension of all work by the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), which alone supports more than 20 million HIV patients and 270,000 health workers, according to an analysis from the Foundation for AIDS Research (amfAR).

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Obesity epidemic could cripple India’s health and economy, warns AIIMS Director

In an interactive session on obesity, AIIMS Director Prof. M Srinivas emphasised that educating children about balanced nutrition is crucial for their health and the nation’s well-being. With childhood obesity emerging as a significant public health issue, other AIIMS experts highlighted the urgency of taking immediate action. A collective effort from families, schools, and healthcare professionals is essential to foster a healthier future.

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2,947 incidents of disease outbreaks reported in 2024: Nadda

The ministry has strengthened the Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), which allows for a decentralized system of response through trained multi-disciplinary Rapid Response Teams (RRTs) to institute requisite public health control and containment measures, Nadda said.

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Budget 2025 overlooks ‘Sin Tax’: Ultra-Processed foods continue fuelling early cancers in young Indians

With ultra-processed food consumption surging by 13.7 per cent between 2011 and 2021, and rural India now allocating 9.6 per cent of its food budget to these products (compared to 10.6 per cent in urban areas), the call for a ‘sin tax’ to curb their impact on public health has never been more urgent.

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Guwahati hosp reports Assam’s 1st GBS death, govt yet to confirm

An official confirmation from the state health department is awaited to ascertain whether it was the season's first such fatality in the state.

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Suspected GBS deaths in Maharashtra rise to 5; cases up at 149

According to health officials, 149 suspected cases have been reported in the state, of which 124 have been confirmed as GBS.

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Govt hikes Healthcare Budgetary allocation by 9.8% to ₹99k crore for FY25-26

The Health Minister shared that, the Budget 2025-26 strengthens India's healthcare sector with an allocation of ₹99,858.56 crore, making a rise of 9.78 per cent rise from ₹90,958.63 crore in 2024-25.

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