In a first, ICMR to study zoonotic diseases that could spill over from birds to humans

In a one of its kind research, India is set to begin an inter-ministerial scientific study aimed at detecting zoonotic diseases that could spill over from birds to humans, seeking to unravel the critical intersection of...

Health ministry concerned over hospitals not sharing data on organ transplants

The Union health ministry has written to states expressing “serious concern” over hospitals not sharing data on organ transplants and registering them on the National Transplant Registry. The letter pointed out that many...

Cancer rising in India, around 1.45 million new patients every year: JP Nadda

Union health minister JP Nadda on Saturday said, “timely cancer treatment initiation has improved significantly because of the Ayushman Bharat Jan Aarogya Yojna. Patients enrolled under AB-PMJAY saw 90% rise in access to...

‘Will prove milestone’, health experts hail budget with focus on Cancer treatment

In a major relief to cancer, rare diseases and other severe chronic diseases, the Union government in budget 2025 on Thursday announced that 36 lifesaving drugs and medicines will be added to the list of medicines fully...

Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV): India reports first case of virus in Bengaluru

Amid the reports of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) creating panic situation in China, India also reported the first case of this virus in an eight-month-old baby in Bengaluru on Monday morning. The case was reported at the...