Health insurance priority for govt, to cover all by 2033: Sitharaman

In December 2025, the minister said the government came up with a Bill to hike FDI in the insurance sector with an aim to increase its penetration and deepen the market.

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43.5 cr Ayushman Cards Issued; Over 36,000 hospitals empanelled under AB-PMJAY

On the digital front, more than 86 crore Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) have been created, with over 90 crore health records linked, and more than 2.5 lakh healthcare facilities using Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission enabled software.

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Sale of fake obesity drugs driven by high prices, weight-loss desire prompts health concern

Ozempic and Mounjaro are brand names of the 'GLP-1 receptor agonist' class of medicines, which help one manage diabetes and obesity by targeting appetite and enhancing satiety, resulting in a significant weight loss and cardiovascular benefits.

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Climate change could drive millions globally into physical inactivity by 2050: Lancet

Rising temperatures could alone undermine a substantial share of the World Health Organization's (WHO) target of cutting physical inactivity across the globe by 15 per cent by 2030, researchers from Latin America, including the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina, said.

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Scientists discover ALS protein that links DNA repair to cancer and dementia

The discovery suggests that the protein may influence both brain diseases and cancer, potentially reshaping how scientists think about these major health conditions.

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Need expanded cancer coverage, early diagnosis under Ayushman Bharat

The FinCan study, conducted by oncologists and health economists led by Dr Abhishek Shankar, Assistant Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, DRBRAIRCH (Dr B R Ambedkar Institute Rotary Cancer Hospital) under AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) Delhi, provided fresh insights into the programme's strengths and pointed out opportunities to supercharge its impact.

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Cuts to USAID could generate USD 7.5 bn additional costs for households in LMICs: Study

Researchers, including those from the US' Boston University, said that an additional four million households could experience "catastrophic costs", defined by the World Health Organization's (WHO) End TB Strategy as costs including related medical and non-medical costs, along with indirect costs, exceeding 20 per cent of one's annual household income.

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Only 1 in 4 Indian Men Meet Normal Semen Parameters, Experts Flag Growing Male Infertility

Lifestyle disorders, environmental exposures, and delayed diagnosis are emerging as key drivers of male infertility. With male factors contributing to nearly half of infertility cases, experts called for early screening, improved diagnostics, and greater awareness regarding semen health.

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C-section births witness over four-fold rise between 2008-09 and 2024-25: Govt

In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Health Prataprao Jadhav said that while the total reported deliveries remained largely stable, rising marginally from 1.88 crore to 1.98 crore between 2008-09 and 2024-25, C-sections jumped from 12.03 lakh to over 54.35 lakh during the period.

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Protein in egg whites may provide scalable, effective solution against forever chemicals

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are used in products, including nonstick cookware and waterproof fabrics, and often called 'forever chemicals' owing to their extreme persistence in the environment and human body. Exposure to the substances has been linked with varied health risks, such as cancer, liver damage and a disruption to immune system.

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AIIMS, ISRO join hands for space medicine research

The collaboration establishes a framework for ground-based and space-based research in areas including human physiology, cardiovascular and autonomic regulation, musculoskeletal health in microgravity, microbiome and immunology, genomics and biomarkers, and behavioural health.

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Hundreds affected by water contamination in three states: Govt

In Andhra Pradesh, cases of gastroenteritis and diarrhoea were reported in early 2026 in certain localities of the Srikakulam Municipal Corporation. The outbreak remained confined to a few wards and authorities took immediate remedial measures in coordination with the district administration and the health department.

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AI to settle most cashless claims in 2 years: Star Health

A directive from the regulator requires completion of pre-admission authorisation within one hour and post-discharge authorisation within three hours, requiring efficiencies.

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Women in India Report Higher Sleep Deprivation Than Men

The survey, conducted by Resmed, gathered insights from 30,000 people across 13 countries, including 5,000 respondents in India. The findings highlight a growing recognition of sleep as a health priority and underlined a persistent gaps in achieving consistent, quality rest.

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Access to cooling matter of health for all: UNEP official

"Protecting the vulnerable requires practical and proven solutions that can be implemented," the UNEP official said, referring to measures such as heat action plans, early warning systems, cool roofs in informal settlements, fundamental worker protections, and parametric insurance.

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PM Launches Nationwide HPV Vaccination Drive for 14-Year-Old Girls

India launched a nationwide HPV vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls, aiming to prevent cervical cancer at its source. This free, voluntary, single-dose vaccine program, initiated from Ajmer, Rajasthan, targets approximately 1.2 crore girls annually. The initiative signifies a major public health intervention, shifting India's healthcare focus towards prevention and the long-term goal of eliminating cervical cancer.

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Centre to target 1.15 crore HPV vaccinations yearly: Health ministry

The vaccine will be provided free of cost at designated government health facilities. Vaccination will be conducted at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (primary health centres), community health centres, sub-district and district hospitals as well as government medical colleges and hospitals.

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EAC-PM working paper calls for curbs on tobacco consumption; says it poses serious implications for public health

Tobacco consumption and spending have increased sharply in both rural and urban India between 2011-12 and 2023-24, raising concerns for public health and government finances, according to an Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) working paper. Per capita tobacco expenditure rose 58% in rural areas and 77% in urban areas, with tobacco-using households rising to 13.3 crore in rural India and 4.7 crore in urban India.

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Karnataka weighs mobile ban for students, says Dy CM

The government is examining models from other countries. This move aims to address the negative impact of excessive screen time on students' learning and mental health.

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President Murmu to inaugurate National Arogya Fair

The fair aims to promote Ayush systems of medicine among the general public, provide comprehensive health services and create new livelihood opportunities for farmers through medicinal plant cultivation and agroforestry, it added.

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