Centre issues Public Health advisory on Heatwave

According to the advisory, infants, children, pregnant women, the elderly, outdoor workers and people suffering from chronic illnesses such as heart disease and hypertension are particularly vulnerable during heatwave conditions and require special care and monitoring.

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India steps up ebola surveillance after WHO emergency declaration

Senior officials of the Union health ministry, including teams from the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC), Integrated Disease Surveillance Programme (IDSP), ICMR and other concerned divisions, met on Monday to review the evolving situation and initiate precautionary public health measures, officials said.

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COVID-19 death toll nearly three times higher than official count: WHO

22.1 million excess deaths recorded globally between 2020 and 2023 nearly three times higher than the seven million COVID deaths officially reported worldwide, according to the World Health Statistics 2026 report released by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

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NEET-UG hybrid exam model under study after repeated paper leak rows

A senior health ministry official said discussions on possible reforms in NEET are expected in coming days between health ministry, National Medical Commission (NMC) and National Testing Agency (NTA), including whether parts of the examination process can be digitised.

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Spain reports new hantavirus case, tally rises to 11

The passenger with the latest confirmed hantavirus case was in quarantine at a military hospital in Madrid. Other Spanish nationals taken from the cruise ship to the same hospital have all tested negative for the virus, the health ministry said.

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WHO chief says 'work not over' after hantavirus evacuation

More than 120 passengers and crew on the MV Hondius were flown out from Spain's Canary Islands on Sunday and Monday, and countries have adopted different health measures for their returning evacuees.

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AI tools to help centre catch fake Ayushman claims

The tools were presented during the AB PM-JAY Auto-Adjudication Hackathon Showcase 2026 organised by the Union health ministry, National Health Authority (NHA), IndiaAI Mission and IISc Bengaluru.

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EQT emerges sole bidder for OmniActive Health Technologies

Swedish investment powerhouse EQT is now leading the charge as the exclusive bidder for OmniActive Health Technologies, following the rejection of a competing offer from Temasek and Novo Holdings. Known for its robust presence in the nutraceutical industry, OmniActive is under the umbrella of TA Associates and has a strong export footprint in the United States.

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India faces no immediate public health threat from hantavirus: NIV chief

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the two Indian passengers were among a small cluster of suspected infections identified aboard the vessel, and health authorities were monitoring contacts and undertaking precautionary measures.

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Centre launches digital platform for maternal, child healthcare services

Launched during the national summit on Innovation and Inclusivity Best Practices Shaping India's Health Future, JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care) is a service-oriented digital platform designed to comprehensively monitor and maintain digital health records of women during their reproductive years, a health ministry statement.

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Top Pvt hospitals may drop out of government health plans

While hospital chains have not announced that they are limiting their participation in government health programmes, Max Healthcare, Narayana Health, Fortis Healthcare and HealthCare Global are among those that have reported revenue impact and highlighted challenges in managing these schemes.

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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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