Two more nurses with Nipah symptoms admitted to Kolkata hospital

The two were engaged in the treatment of a health worker who tested positive for the Nipah virus at Burdwan Medical College and Hospital.

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WHO says sugary drinks, alcohol should be taxed more

"Weak tax systems are allowing harmful products to remain cheap while health systems face mounting financial pressure from preventable non-communicable diseases," the UN health agency said.

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Delhi HC issues 10-point health reform roadmap, seeks time-bound compliance

On the issue of diagnostic and radiological services, the Court found the government's response unsatisfactory, noting the absence of clear information on whether empanelled diagnostic centres were capable of providing essential services such as X-rays, ultrasounds, CT scans and MRIs.

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2 suspected cases of Nipah virus detected at AIIMS Kalyani

A national joint outbreak response team has been deployed to support the state government in containment and public health response measures, the sources said.

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After COVID, survivors faced a second battle — stigma at home, work and hospitals

The multicentric study, conducted by researchers from the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) shows people who tested positive were often seen not just as a health risk, but as responsible for bringing the disease into neighbourhoods. In many cases, this stigma extended to entire families, informally labelled as “corona households” even after recovery.

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Experts Call for a Lifelong Bone Health Strategy for India

Clinicians across endocrinology, orthopaedics and pediatrics emphasised the need for a lifecycle approach to bone health at the ETHealthworld NutriWell Conclave.

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OpenAI introduces ChatGPT Health to help users understand medical data

OpenAI revealed that health is already one of the most common use cases for ChatGPT, as more than 230 million people globally ask health-related questions each week

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Over 50,000 public health facilities certified under NQAS: Centre

"As of December 31, 2025, a total of 50,373 public health facilities across all states and Union Territories have been certified under the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS)," it said.

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Budget 2026: Multinationals calls for easing customs levies on critical care medtech

The MNC representative body, MtaI in a statement raised that, “with rising input costs due to supply-chain disruptions, calibrated duty reductions are no longer a concession, but a public health imperative to ensure affordability.

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Record health insurance claims settled in FY25

Indian insurers settled a record number of health claims in FY25. Settlement ratios improved significantly, with fewer claims rejected. Average payouts per claim decreased due to wider policy coverage. Cashless treatments continued to dominate claim payments. Regulators pushed for faster, more transparent settlements, leading to improved processing times and tighter oversight.

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Body image distress now big mental health issue, finds AIIMS-ICMR study

About 25% of participants were obese and 11% underweight, most of them students from middle-income households, the study found. Underweight youth were almost twice as likely, and obese youth nearly three times as likely, to experience body image distress compared with those of normal weight.

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Nadda reviews healthcare delivery mechanisms in Rajasthan, Maharashtra

The discussion centred on reinforcing public health infrastructure, improving patient-centric services, strengthening regulatory frameworks, and advancing India's commitment to eliminating tuberculosis as a public health challenge, the health ministry said in a statement.

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Nadda reviews implementation of 'TB Mukt Bharat' campaign in Haryana

Emphasising the need for robust drug regulation, Nadda observed that continuous monitoring across the pharmaceutical supply chain is indispensable for ensuring the quality and safety of medicines, the statement issued by the Union health ministry said.

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Study links sleep apnoea with 40 pc higher chance of mental health problems

Researchers, including those from Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, looked at over 30,000 older adults aged 45-85, who were followed for an average of about three years, and around 7,500 of them had sleep apnoea.

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ADB approves $108 mn loan to Mizoram to strengthen public healthcare system

The Supporting Public Health Care System Strengthening to Achieve Universal Health Care for Mizoram Programme aims to improve equitable access to affordable, high-quality health services for the state's 1.38 million residents, particularly women, older people, and persons with disabilities, the ADB added in a release.

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Nadda calls for mission-mode healthcare reforms, TB-free India by 2027

The meeting focused on strengthening public health systems, enhancing patient satisfaction, improving regulatory oversight and advancing the national goal of eliminating tuberculosis (TB) as a public health concern by 2027.

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GST exemption boosts health insurance coverage, average sum insured jumps 31%: Report

The data indicate that policies with higher sum insureds experienced strong demand after GST was removed. Health covers in the Rs 10-25 lakh range increased by 47 per cent, while policies of Rs 25 lakh and above jumped by a sharp 85 per cent.

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India is eating more but not better: Experts flag rising micronutrient deficiencies

India may be eating more than ever, but experts warn the country is growing sicker. As calories rise, micronutrient deficiencies, obesity, and diet-related diseases are quietly escalating. This threatens long-term productivity and public health unless food systems, diets, and policy priorities are urgently reset.

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Study links low alcohol intake with 50 pc higher chance of mouth cancer

Sixty two per cent of the mouth cancer cases analysed were linked to drinking alcohol and chewing tobacco. Prevalence of mouth cancer in India linked to alcohol was estimated at 11.3 per cent, according to findings published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ) Global Health.

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Sync PG counselling dates with all-India process: NMC to states

The revised schedule, issued through a public notice by Post-Graduate Medical Education Board on Dec 19, was circulated to all medical colleges and state counselling authorities on Dec 22. The updated calendar has been finalised in consultation with Medical Counselling Committee, Directorate General of Health Services.

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