National mental health helpline got nearly 2 calls per minute: Govt tells Parliament

Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai said in a written reply to Rajya Sabha that the government launched a "National Tele Mental Health Programme" on October 10, 2022, to improve access to quality mental health counselling and care services in the country.

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Capping MBBS seats by NMC deferred for academic years 2024-25, 2025-26: Nadda

The health minister was responding to a question on whether the government has noted concerns that the NMC's 2023 directive to cap MBBS seats at 100 per 10 lakh population in a state will adversely impact the southern states.

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Screening for depression under govt primary healthcare may save up to Rs 482 billion: Study

Cashless healthcare services related to 22 procedures of the mental disorder specialty, including intellectual disability, schizophrenia and autism, are available to those eligible under the health benefit package of Ayushman Bharat.

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Global leaders commit $1.9 billion to eradicate polio amid funding cuts

The budget of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative, a partnership that includes the World Health Organization and the Gates Foundation, is expected to take a 30% cut in 2026 and has a funding gap of $1.7 billion up to 2029.

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EQT Partners lines up $1 billion CitiusTech exit

CitiusTech is a healthcare IT and digital consulting firm, currently serving to major health insurers, hospitals, and medical technology and life sciences companies. It earns about 95% of its revenues from the US though it has been trying to diversify its footprint in Europe and Japan

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Research team of Gujarat Biotechnology University receives assistance of over ₹1 crore from the 'Gates Foundation' for research related to women's health issues.

The study will be carried out in collaboration with Dr Rohina Aggrawal, Dean and Head of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the Institute of Kidney Diseases and Research Centre (IKDRC), Ahmedabad.

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Study reveals mosquito-borne diseases perceived as rapidly escalating threats to humanity

Senior author Trudie Lang, director of The Global Health Network at University of Oxford's Nuffield Department of Medicine, said the study provides "evidence from communities experiencing these threats from climate change right now across the Global South, where disease burdens are highest".

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25% of couples undergoing infertility treatment face catastrophic expenditure: Study

According to the report by the Indian Council of Medical Research - National Institute for Research in Reproductive and Child Health (ICMR-NIRRCH), the median out-of-pocket expenditure for infertility treatment at the country's public hospitals and private hospitals is Rs 7,340 and Rs 11,834, respectively, with 25 per cent incurring catastrophic health expenditure.

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Study estimates one million under-five deaths worldwide in 2023, India second highest contributor

The analysis used data from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2023, the latest in the series of assessments that measures health lost due to diseases, injuries and risk factors across 204 countries and territories.

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Padma Awardee Doctors Issue National Advisory Urging Immediate Action on Air Pollution

In the strongly worded statement, the signatories said air pollution is no longer a seasonal or environmental issue but a year-round public health emergency, particularly endangering children, pregnant women, the elderly and people with chronic heart and lung conditions.

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Data regarding heart-attack cases not maintained centrally: Govt

In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said according to an ICMR study, hospitalisation with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) is associated with the presence of any known comorbidity, family history of thrombotic events and smoking.

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Delhi mothers petition NHRC over 'toxic childhood' as air pollution hits alarming levels

In a representation submitted to an NHRC member, Warrior Moms warned that the city's air quality - which routinely swings between the 'very poor' and 'severe' - amounts to an annual public-health emergency inflicting irreversible lung and cognitive damage on millions of children.

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Doctor-population ratio 1:811 in India: Govt

In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said there are 13,88,185 registered allopathic doctors in the country and 7,51,768 registered practitioners in the AYUSH system of medicine.

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2 lakh acute respiratory cases linked to pollution: Govt

According to the Health Ministry, the impact of polluted air is shaped by multiple factors — including food habits, occupation, socio-economic conditions, immunity and medical history — making some people far more vulnerable than others.

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India recorded major declines in new HIV infections, AIDS-related deaths: Nadda

Nadda made the remarks as he inaugurated the national observance of World AIDS Day at Vigyan Bhawan here today, reaffirming India's commitment to accelerating progress toward ending AIDS as a public health threat.

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Unsure insurance: When health cover promises peace but delivers paperwork and panic

Health insurance policyholders in India are facing a surge in claim rejections and disputes, leading to a crisis of trust. Despite paying premiums, many find their claims denied on technicalities, forcing them into lengthy battles with insurers. Regulatory interventions are underway to improve transparency and speed up resolutions.

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Centre plans new health and security cess to keep tobacco taxes high as GST compensation levy ends

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman will on Monday move a new bill---the Health Security National Security Cess Bill, 2025 along with an amendment to the Central Excise Act to impose a new levy on these products in lieu of compensation cess so that the overall tax incidence on these products does not come down.

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Uranium found in Delhi groundwater, new report raises health and safety alert

Delhi's groundwater shows a concerning rise in uranium contamination, now ranking third nationally. The latest CGWB report reveals 13-15% of Delhi's samples exceed safe limits, raising public health alarms. Environmental groups are demanding more data and clarity on treatment protocols for this escalating issue.

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Overlooked infertility care should be part of national health services, says WHO

The guideline includes 40 recommendations for countries with the aim of making fertility care safer, fairer and more affordable for all, WHO said, focusing on male, female and unexplained infertility.

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NutriWell Conclave 2025 to Unite Global Experts in Shaping India’s Nutrition Future

The NutriWell Conclave 2025 is set to bring together a powerful cross-section of global health leaders, policymakers, clinicians, nutrition scientists, and industry innovators in New Delhi for a full-scale dialogue on India’s evolving nutrition landscape. With discussions spanning evidence-based care, regulatory reform, and grassroots nutrition realities, the conclave aims to chart a collaborative roadmap for a healthier, better-nourished India.

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