India records over 5 lakh organ donation pledges: Health ministry

The government of India remains steadfast in its commitment to bridging the gap between the demand and availability of organs and tissues through sustained awareness generation, enhanced institutional capacities and strengthened transplantation systems, the ministry said.

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FSSAI turns lens on 'natural', 'healthy' labels

The move comes days after the regulator questioned claims such as "healthy", "organic" and "zero maida", signalling closer scrutiny of the health and nutrition claims increasingly used to sell foods and supplements.

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Yoga may boost cognition, aid gut health in early Alzheimer's: AIIMS study

The collaborative study by Departments of Anatomy and Neurology, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease in June, found that a 12-week structured yoga programme was associated with significant improvements in cognitive performance and mood, alongside favourable changes in the gut microbiome of patients with mild Alzheimer's disease.

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Nadda asks states to step up TB elimination efforts

Chairing a high-level review meeting with state health ministers and senior officials through video conferencing, Nadda said the second phase of the campaign, scheduled to conclude in the first week of July, represents a critical "last-mile effort" to identify every missing TB case and ensure that vulnerable populations are not left behind.

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Manipal plans $1 billion IPO in July

Manipal Health Enterprises is likely to launch its IPO as early as next month, targeting a valuation of around $10 billion. Backed by Temasek, the hospital chain has completed investor roadshows. The offering includes both fresh issue and stake sale, potentially becoming India’s first billion-dollar IPO this year.

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India makes gains in child, maternal health but nutrition challenges persist

Among women, the survey shows a strong rise in access to maternal healthcare. Institutional births are now near universal at 90.6%, while the share of mothers with four or more antenatal care visits has climbed to 65.2%. At the same time, the report highlighted a worrying rise in obesity among women, which increased to 30.7% in 2023-24 from 24.0% in NFHS-5.

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India pledges $10 million for Ebola response at African Union's Virtual Summit

Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday said that $10 million has been announced by India for the preparedness, response, and recovery amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak at a 'Virtual Summit' organised by the African Union.

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PM Modi to lead Yoga day main event in Kolkata

Addressing a press conference, Jadhav said this year's theme, 'Yoga for Healthy Ageing', highlights the role of yoga in promoting physical health, mental well-being and healthy ageing.

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WHO, Lula urge G7 action on finishing pandemic treaty

In a joint open letter, the World Health Organization's chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva demanded that the G7 leaders show "political will at the highest level" to finalise a key missing part.

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India risks becoming "unhealthier before it becomes richer," CEA Nageswaran

Nageswaran said health is now treated as a core growth factor. "If you look at the last three economic surveys, we have written about the importance of physical health and mental health also... in determining our growth rate. Because what is growth? It is coming from productivity... How can the labour be productive if it is not mentally and physically healthy?

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Intensified efforts needed to halt leprosy transmission in endemic districts

Addressing a regional workshop on review of programme performance and focused strategic action for achieving zero transmission of leprosy, Additional Secretary and Mission Director, National Health Mission (NHM), Aradhana Patnaik, said targeted interventions will be crucial to achieving a leprosy-free India.

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Socioeconomic disparities could be major predictors of AMR: Study

The researchers analysed more than 45,000 genomes collected from across 127 countries of 16 bacterial species, which the World Health Organization (WHO) has identified as critical priority pathogens.

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Manipal Health leases Bengaluru hospital asset on nearly 30-year pact

Manipal Health Enterprises has secured a large hospital building in Bengaluru on a long-term lease. The deal spans almost 30 years, with a total rental commitment of around Rs 500 crore. This expansion follows recent acquisitions and property deals. The company is growing its network to meet rising healthcare demand.

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Delhi govt suspends former DGHS amid procurement irregularity probe

The separate orders, issued by the Health and Family Welfare Department's Vigilance Branch on Tuesday, said the action was taken under Rule 10(1) of the Central Civil Services (Classification, Control and Appeal) Rules, 1965, and would take immediate effect.

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West Bengal becomes 36th State/UT to implement Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY

The National Health Authority (NHA), under the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the West Bengal Department of Health and Family Welfare for the implementation of the scheme in the state.

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Anaemia data missing from NFHS-6 fact sheets; govt says new survey will fill gap

Health Ministry officials said haemoglobin testing was not carried out in NFHS-6 due to concerns about the capillary blood sampling method used earlier. Instead, anaemia estimates will come from the Indian Council of Medical Research's Diet and Biomarkers Survey, which uses venous blood samples and is expected to provide more accurate results.

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Suspected Ebola case in Jaipur; Ugandan national under observation

The woman arrived in Jaipur from Sharjah on Friday morning and was flagged during routine airport screening after showing symptoms consistent with Ebola virus disease. The development prompted health authorities to activate precautionary protocols while laboratory confirmation is awaited.

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Manipal Health takes Bengaluru hospital building on long-term lease

Manipal Health Enterprises has secured a large hospital building in Bengaluru's Yelahanka area. The lease spans nearly 30 years, with total rental payments projected at over Rs 816 crore. This move signifies the hospital chain's ongoing expansion across major Indian cities. The transaction underscores the growing trend of healthcare operators prioritizing long-term occupancy in prime urban markets.

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Unsafe food kills 1.5 mn people a year worldwide: WHO

After analysing 194 countries between 2000 and 2021, the United Nations health agency found that 886 million people contract an illness linked to the consumption of unsafe food a year, with under-fives nearly three times more likely to be at risk.

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NMC warns of HIV, hepatitis risk from unsafe injections

The advisory underscores growing concern among health authorities that preventable healthcare-associated infections continue to pose a threat to patient safety and that strict adherence to standard protocols remains the most effective defence against transmission of blood-borne diseases.

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Centre issues Ebola advisory, says no cases detected yet

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday issued a public health advisory on Ebola virus disease, stating that no cases have been reported in India so far while urging heightened vigilance among individuals who have recently travelled through Ebola-affected countries.

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