Doctors warn of 15 per cent rise in respiratory cases in Delhi as air pollution worsens in winter months

During October and November, when the AQI often exceeds 300, there is a severe impact on health, particularly for patients with chronic lung and heart conditions, as well as children and the elderly.

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HLL pays Rs. 69.53 crores as dividend to health ministry for FY 2024-25

HLL Lifecare Limited has paid a record Rs 69.53 crore dividend to the Health Ministry for FY 2024–25, marking strong financial growth with a 20 per cent rise in revenue. Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda lauded HLL and its Amrit pharmacies for benefiting over 6.7 crore people and saving Rs 8,000 crore in healthcare costs.

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NHRC notice to Health Ministry, FSSAI on 'widespread reuse of cooking oil'

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) directed a probe into the allegations and the furnishing of a state-wise report according to the proceedings of the case. It asked to submit an action taken report within two weeks.

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World Bank approves $280 million program for Kerala health sector

According to a statement from the multilateral institution on Friday, the USD 280 million Kerala Health System Improvement Program will build a more comprehensive health system resistant to climate shocks.

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WHO says funding 'dire' for health emergencies in 2026

The WHO had identified more than 300 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and "had to make a very hard choice of actually choosing who to prioritise and who not to".

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IndiaAI, WHO announce global call for abstracts on scalable AI solutions in healthcare

"Shortlisted entries will be invited to contribute a chapter to the Casebook on AI Health Use Cases Across the Global South, which is set to be launched at the India-AI Impact Summit 2026 in New Delhi in February," according to a release by the Ministry of Electronics & IT.

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Over 9.19 crore hospital admissions facilitated under Ayushman Bharat since 2018

According to the National Health Authority's (NHA) annual report 2024-25, over 40.45 crore Ayushman cards were issued till March 31, covering 14.69 crore families and eighty-two per cent of beneficiaries are from rural areas, with 94 per cent having Aadhaar-verified cards, ensuring authenticity and inclusivity, the report stated.

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