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Women's Health Insurance Ownership Rises In India: Why Women Need To Invest In Their Health More
While there has been an increase in financial independence among women, personal health insurance ownership still lags far behind which leaves them vulnerable to escalating medical costs and health risks.
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Gujarat Expands Essential Drug List To 1,479; Removes 57 Medicines, Adds 150 New Ones
The Gujarat government has expanded its Essential Drug List (EDL) for 202526 by adding 150 medicines following a review of the existing list, a move aimed at strengthening the availability of free treatment across public
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Young Doctors Should Focus On A Medical Specialty, Says Minister Of State
Minister Dr Jitendra Singh honours 26 young doctors, urging them to focus on specialisations as technology reshapes India's healthcare future.
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World Obesity Day 2026: India's Child Obesity Numbers Soar, Ranks 2nd Worldwide
India ranks second globally for children living with overweight and obesity, warns the World Obesity Atlas 2026. With 41 million affected and sharp rises projected by 2040, experts urge urgent policy action, including sugar taxes and marketing curbs.
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Organ Shortage Deepens: 82,000 Indians Await Organ Transplants Under National Policy
There are many people who are waiting for organ transplants under the national policy. Here are the gaps that need to be addressed to reduce this number, why the wait is long, and the myths that need to be broken to ensure timely organ transplants.
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Doctor Explains The Silent Link Between HPV And Tonsil Cancer In Men
Tonsil cancer related to HPV, often called oropharyngeal cancer, has been rising steadily over the past decade.
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Protection At Every Age: Doctor Explains Why The HPV Vaccine Matters
When certain high-risk types of HPV persist in the body, they can lead to serious health problems.
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Nationwide HPV Vaccination Rollout A Landmark Step In Public Health, Says Former ICMR Director General
V.M. Katoch, former Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and former Health Research Secretary from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Thursday, described the nationwide rollout of the
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Free Medicine Programme For Haemophilia Patients Rolled Out In Karnataka
Karnataka government launched 'Kusuma Sanjeevini' programme under which patients suffering from haemophilia will be provided treatment at no cost.
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Is Your Health Insurance Going To Cover Everything You Need Or Do You Need A Medical Contingency Fund?
Even among insured families, coverage gaps remain, out-of-pocket expenditure still accounts for nearly 40% of total healthcare spending in India.
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Women's Health Insurance Ownership Rises In India: Why Women Need To Invest In Their Health More
While there has been an increase in financial independence among women, personal health insurance ownership still lags far behind which leaves them vulnerable to escalating medical costs and health risks.
-
Gujarat Expands Essential Drug List To 1,479; Removes 57 Medicines, Adds 150 New Ones
The Gujarat government has expanded its Essential Drug List (EDL) for 202526 by adding 150 medicines following a review of the existing list, a move aimed at strengthening the availability of free treatment across public
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Young Doctors Should Focus On A Medical Specialty, Says Minister Of State
Minister Dr Jitendra Singh honours 26 young doctors, urging them to focus on specialisations as technology reshapes India's healthcare future.
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World Obesity Day 2026: India's Child Obesity Numbers Soar, Ranks 2nd Worldwide
India ranks second globally for children living with overweight and obesity, warns the World Obesity Atlas 2026. With 41 million affected and sharp rises projected by 2040, experts urge urgent policy action, including sugar taxes and marketing curbs.
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Organ Shortage Deepens: 82,000 Indians Await Organ Transplants Under National Policy
There are many people who are waiting for organ transplants under the national policy. Here are the gaps that need to be addressed to reduce this number, why the wait is long, and the myths that need to be broken to ensure timely organ transplants.
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Doctor Explains The Silent Link Between HPV And Tonsil Cancer In Men
Tonsil cancer related to HPV, often called oropharyngeal cancer, has been rising steadily over the past decade.
-
Protection At Every Age: Doctor Explains Why The HPV Vaccine Matters
When certain high-risk types of HPV persist in the body, they can lead to serious health problems.
-
Nationwide HPV Vaccination Rollout A Landmark Step In Public Health, Says Former ICMR Director General
V.M. Katoch, former Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and former Health Research Secretary from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Thursday, described the nationwide rollout of the
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Free Medicine Programme For Haemophilia Patients Rolled Out In Karnataka
Karnataka government launched 'Kusuma Sanjeevini' programme under which patients suffering from haemophilia will be provided treatment at no cost.
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Is Your Health Insurance Going To Cover Everything You Need Or Do You Need A Medical Contingency Fund?
Even among insured families, coverage gaps remain, out-of-pocket expenditure still accounts for nearly 40% of total healthcare spending in India.
