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Starting pregnancy with long-term conditions linked with 20 pc higher miscarriage risk: Study

Findings published in The Lancet Public Health journal also indicate a four-fold risk of anxiety and depression among women who begin pregnancy with two or more pre-existing conditions. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/xAgpZm4 via gqrds

Tamil Nadu unveils Rs 25 lakh health cover, 400-bed hospital, new cancer centres

The govt will also create around 6,098 additional seats in nursing, pharmacy and paramedical courses at a cost of Rs 351 crore. This will include seven new govt nursing colleges with 660 BSc Nursing seats. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/LkRpO82 via gqrds

Union health minister Nadda discharged from AIIMS after angioplasty

"Nadda was discharged today after undergoing angioplasty. He had a comfortable stay in hospital and thanked all doctors, nurses and staff for the care provided," the AIIMS statement said. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/1ByAtSR via gqrds

Only 40% of world's health facilities meet basic sanitation standards: UN

In a report, the UN's health and children's agencies said only 40 percent of healthcare facilities last year had toilets that adequately met the needs of patients and staff, including people with limited mobility. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/YhFrdCz via gqrds

South Asia has largest health workforce shortage in achieving universal health coverage: Study

India has a ratio of about 73 health workers per 10,000 population -- 10.5 doctors per 10,000 population, 10.8 nurses per 10,000 population, 8.1 pharmacists and pharmaceutical assistants per 10,000 population and 1.2 midwifery personnel per 10,000 population. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/lIk1QNX via gqrds

AI could cut doctors' paperwork burden as global health worker shortage looms

Artificial intelligence can ease doctor workloads by handling repetitive administrative tasks. This technology helps address a growing global healthcare worker shortage. AI tools can draft clinical documentation, freeing up valuable physician time. Patients can also benefit as AI helps direct them to appropriate care. Ultimately, AI aims to optimize existing healthcare staff for future demands. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/48ywcpA via gqrds

AI could cut doctors' paperwork burden as global health worker shortage looms: Report

AI could cut doctors' paperwork burden as global health worker shortage looms: Report from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/qa2yHPw via gqrds

SC slams FSSAI over delay in introducing warning labels on packaged foods

The top court was hearing a PIL of public charitable trust 3S and Our Health Society seeking directions to the Centre, states and Union territories to implement mandatory front-of-package warning labels (FOPL) on packaged foods. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/vN4k5zc via gqrds

Parliamentary panel seeks low-cost health insurance for middle class, transparent treatment packages

The recommendation is part of the 176th Report of the Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare on 'Affordability and Accessibility of Healthcare Facilities in Public and Private Sector', presented in the Rajya Sabha on August 7. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/zBrM8QJ via gqrds

Parliamentary panel recommends mandatory kidney tests for all aged 20 yrs

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare has recommended that the biannual kidney function test (KFT) be provided free of cost to people below the poverty line and at a nominal cost to those above the poverty line under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD). from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/Pn3Jd1C via gqrds

Healthcare costs overtake job security, EMIs as top financial worry for corporate India

The study highlights the growing financial burden of healthcare on India’s workforce and shows that many corporate employees may not be prepared to withstand a prolonged loss of income. Hospitalisation costs, lifestyle diseases, health cover for family, mental health and a lack of emergency savings emerged as the top five healthcare-related concerns among corporate employees. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/0VG3qvn via gqrds

No ICMR study to assess addiction-like traits of ultra-processed foods: Govt

In a written response to a question in the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav said that based on available global scientific evidence, ICMR has indicated that higher consumption of ultra-processed foods is associated with an increased risk of adverse health outcomes, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular diseases and mental disorders. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/eZckyWa via gqrds

As regulators crack the whip, firms return to drawing board

Over the past few years, public health experts, parliamentary committees and the Economic Survey have all argued for stronger front-of-pack information to help consumers make informed food choices. In Feb this year, Supreme Court also recommended the use of front-of-pack warning labels on packaged foods high in sugar, salt or saturated fat (HFSS), observing that such warnings should appear prominently. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/5GtALhD via gqrds

17.4 lakh blood components discarded in 2025 despite record collection

Available official data indicate that China and India are among the world's largest blood collection programmes. In 2025, India collected 15.71 million units of blood, while China collected 25.5 million units, according to China's National Health Commission. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/7yjwHgZ via gqrds

Blackstone's AGS Health files updated draft papers for $500 Mn IPO

AGS Health had confidentially ​filed for an IPO ⁠with the ‌Securities and Exchange Board ​of India (SEBI) ​in April, with the proposed ⁠listing valuing the company at about $3 ​billion, Bloomberg News had reported. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/Tcm7WDJ via gqrds

AB-PMJAY guideline violations: Over 2,000 hospitals de-empanelled, 1,200 suspended, says Nadda

Over two thousand hospitals faced de-empanelment for scheme guideline violations. Automated triggers detect suspicious claims within twenty-four hours of submission. Confirmed fraudulent claims are not paid, saving significant funds for the scheme. Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts have seen widespread creation across the nation. Millions of Ayushman cards were created for eligible beneficiaries during the year. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/XoqxAp4 via gqrds

IMA threatens nationwide strike over Maharashtra move to register CCMP-trained Homeopaths

In a letter to Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday, IMA Headquarters termed the government’s August 3 Government Resolution (GR) “illegal” and urged its immediate cancellation, arguing that it undermines medical education, violates established legal principles and poses a risk to public health. The IMA further pointed out that the issue is already pending before the Bombay high court. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/Mf7FtsV via gqrds

Centre deploys national outbreak response team amid Chandipura virus surge in Gujarat, Rajasthan

The Union Health Ministry has deployed a National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) to Gujarat and Rajasthan following a rise in Chandipura virus cases, including 22 reported deaths in Gujarat and two in Rajasthan. The multidisciplinary team will investigate the virus's transmission, vectors, animal reservoirs, and genetic evolution while strengthening surveillance and recommending evidence-based public health interventions under a coordinated "One Health" approach. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/ZH6vDMA via gqrds

TB cases, mortality rate dipped significantly between 2015 and 2024: Union health minister

Responding to a query in the Rajya Sabha, Nadda said public health and hospitals are state subjects and the Centre provides technical and financial support to states and Union territories under the National Health Mission (NHM). from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/V2P8vA7 via gqrds

Nadda reviews NEET-PG 2026 preparations; cautions against paper leak rumours

A total of 2,73,183 candidates have registered for the examination, an increase of over 12.5 per cent compared to the previous year, a health ministry statement said. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/ArhtHJq via gqrds

Global breastfeeding rates rise, India yet to arrest decline

Responding to a question in the Rajya Sabha, the Union health ministry attributed the decline in India's exclusive breastfeeding rate to multiple factors, including socio-cultural practices, family customs, individual preferences, the use of pre-lacteal feeds and infant milk substitutes, and breastfeeding frequency. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/ZXA1BG4 via gqrds

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo 'intensifying': WHO

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is intensifying at an "exceptional" pace, the World Health Organization warned on Saturday, calling for a significant scaling-up of the health response. A vaccine described by the World Health Organization as the "most promising" to fight the current outbreak will be developed by Singapore-based Hilleman Laboratories, it announced on Thursday. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/IHGhMCJ via gqrds