Nutritional support to 2.8 million TB patients could avert 120,000 deaths yearly in India: Study

A BMJ Global Health study finds that providing food baskets to 2.8 million TB patients in India could prevent over 120,000 deaths annually. Conducted with the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme, the study highlights undernutrition as a key risk factor and says nutritional support is a cost-effective way to improve TB outcomes.

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Carlyle Acquires Knack RCM and EqualizeRCM to Build AI-Driven Global Healthcare Platform

Carlyle has acquired a majority stake in Knack RCM and EqualizeRCM to build an AI-driven global healthcare RCM platform. The combined entity aims to deliver end-to-end revenue cycle solutions to a wide range of healthcare providers, including physician groups, rural hospitals, and durable medical equipment providers. The platform will also cater to specialty segments such as anesthesia, behavioral health, eyecare, and urgent care.

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Scientists raise concern as dangerous amoebas spread globally

A team of environmental and public health scientists is raising concerns about a largely overlooked group of microscopic organisms that may pose a growing danger worldwide: free-living amoebae. While many are harmless, some can cause deadly infections and even protect other dangerous microbes.

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Centre launches national childhood diabetes screening, treatment framework

A key feature of the initiative is the provision of a comprehensive free-of-cost care package at public health facilities, including screening, diagnostic services, lifelong insulin therapy, glucometers, test strips and regular follow-up care.

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Centre revamps Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram, adds mental health, NCD screening

The revised guidelines introduce a comprehensive preventive, promotive and curative continuum of care for children from birth to 18 years of age, with a stronger focus on digitalisation and continuity of care.

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New app repository to guide digital mental health choices

The NIMHANS research team has piloted a Mobile App Repository, a structured, filter-based searchable catalogue of mental health applications that were evaluated in the study. Through the repository, researchers aim to promote transparency by presenting app features and limitations in a user-friendly format, enabling people to make informed choices

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Childbirth costs 16 times higher in pvt hosps: NSO report

Childbirth in private hospitals costs nearly 16 times more than in govt facilities yet there is a growing shift towards private care driving up out-of-pocket spending, said the latest National Sample Survey health report. The average out-of-pocket spend per childbirth during the last fiscal was Rs 37,630 in private hospitals, compared to Rs 2,299 in govt hospitals.

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Climate change an escalating threat to brain health: World Stroke Organization

Published in the International Journal of Stroke, the statement summarises the latest evidence on the association between stroke and the environmental factors exacerbated by climate change, including extreme temperatures, temperature variability, humidity, dust and sandstorms, among others.

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India among worst-hit as hepatitis deaths stay high: WHO report

The report flags viral hepatitis as a major public health threat, with over 1.3 million deaths globally in 2024—largely from hepatitis B and C, which together account for more than 95% of hepatitis-related deaths.

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Rush to take Rs 1 crore health cover as premiums shed tax load

At standalone service provider Star Health and Allied Insurance, policies of ₹1 crore and above now account for about a quarter of new businesses in FY26, up 7–8 percentage points from last year due to continued upselling in the retail segment.

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Nadda Calls for Stronger Preventive Healthcare Push

At the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity in Healthcare, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the Swasth Bharat Portal and JANANI platform, highlighting India’s shift towards preventive, digital and integrated healthcare while stressing the growing role of Ayushman Bharat in strengthening primary care.

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Over One-Third of Indians Show Early Risk of Heart Disease, Diabetes & Obesity

The report, India’s Silent Health Crisis, is based on an analysis of over four lakh health check-ups conducted between 2023 and 2025. It reveals that a growing number of Indians are developing early markers of conditions such as heart disease, obesity and diabetes even before clinical symptoms appear.

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Insurance companies can't time bar health claims: Bombay HC

The court was hearing a petition filed by CP Ravindranath Menon, who sought reimbursement from United India Insurance Company under a group health policy obtained through his employer, Export-Import Bank of India. The policy was valid from April 1, 2021, until midnight of March 31, 2022.

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6th National Family Health Survey expected to be released next month

The NFHS-6 has used entirely digital mode for data collection using Computer-Assisted Personal Interviewing (CAPI) software, which incorporates in-built provisions for real-time error detection, checks, and data scrutiny, they said.

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Centre asks states to step up fire safety in healthcare facilities

In a communication to states on April 17, the Union Health Ministry said fire incidents pose a significant threat to life and infrastructure in healthcare settings, particularly where vulnerable patients depend on uninterrupted critical care services.

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Hidden stress can damage memory with age: Study

Researchers say cultural pressures and stereotypes may cause emotional struggles to go unnoticed and untreated. The findings suggest that targeted, culturally sensitive stress relief could play a powerful role in preserving cognitive health.

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Jio Financial Services, Allianz Group ink 50:50 health insurance JV

The venture will use JFSL's digital distribution capabilities with Allianz's underwriting expertise. Operations will begin after regulatory approvals are secured.

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Good bacteria, stronger bones: AIIMS study finds gut link to osteoporosis

The study showed that DCA improved bone density and structure, while also reducing harmful inflammatory signals. At the same time, it strengthened the gut lining and helped restore healthy bacteria. These findings reinforce the concept of the importance of the “gut-bone” axis in health.

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Half of health cover buyers in 20s let their policy lapse in three years

According to a Niva Bupa Health Insurance survey, 55% of policyholders in the age group who lapse do so within three years of purchase, indicating that early adoption is often tentative and lacks long-term commitment. This high churn suggests that buying decisions are frequently driven by short-term triggers rather than a sustained understanding of risk protection.

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ICMR to roll out multi-state study to expand palliative care access

The proposed study aims to develop and test scalable palliative care models across district hospitals, community health centres, primary health centres and home-based settings, covering patients across age groups and illnesses.

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