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Scientists Warn Of Increasing Public Health Risks From Free-Living Amoebae
In a recent perspective article, researchers explain that free-living amoebae are becoming an emerging global health risk. Their spread is being driven by rising temperatures, ageing water infrastructure, and limited systems for detecting and trackin
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India's Healthcare Gets Cheaper, Wider: National Statistical Office Survey Reveals Big Gains
India's latest NSO health survey shows improved access, lower out-of-pocket costs, and rising insurance coverage. Public healthcare use and institutional deliveries are up, signalling stronger, more affordable care nationwide.
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World Health Day 2026: WHO Advocates For Science-Led Care, One Health Approach To Address Health Risks
On World Health Day 2026, WHO SouthEast Asia urges urgent science-led action and stronger One Health approach to tackle climate, disease, and evoloving health risks.
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Indian Expanding Digital Health Infrastructure, Enhancing Disease Surveillance, Says Ayush Minister
The government is expanding the digital health infrastructure under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, strengthening primary health services through health and wellness centres, Union Minister of State for Health and Ayush
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India's Drains Breeding Superbugs? Study Warns Of Hidden Health Risks
A new study finds India's urban sewage systems are acting as "genetic playgrounds" for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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Iran To Gaza, How The WHO's Surveillance System Monitors Attacks On Healthcare In Conflict Zones
Amid the escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict, the World Health Organization's Surveillance of Attacks on Health Care system documents the toll of war on hospitals, staff and patients worldwide.
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"Health Is Not A Target": WHO Chief Flags 'Extremely Worrying' Reports Of Tehran Hospital Damage
According to Reuters, Israeli air strikes targeted Gandhi Hospital in northern Tehran on Sunday.
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AI Offers Strategic Opportunity To Transform India's Healthcare And Advance Universal Health Coverage: NITI Aayog Member
Dr V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, said that integrating AI with India's growing digital public health infrastructure will ensure interoperability, real-time analytics and more efficient resource allocation across the health system.
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Surveillance Increased To Contain Coronavirus Spread, Cases Near 6,000 Mark
From making masks mandatory to restricting movement of people in areas identified as COVID-19 hotspots, authorities across several states today beefed up surveillance and enforcement measures to contain the deadly virus outbreak as the nationwide tally of confirmed cases neared 6,000 with at least 169 dead.
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Centre Approves COVID-19 Emergency Package For States, Union Territories
The Centre has approved the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness package aimed at boosting national and state health systems to support procurement of essential medical equipment and drugs, and strengthening of surveillance activities.
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Scientists Warn Of Increasing Public Health Risks From Free-Living Amoebae
In a recent perspective article, researchers explain that free-living amoebae are becoming an emerging global health risk. Their spread is being driven by rising temperatures, ageing water infrastructure, and limited systems for detecting and trackin
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India's Healthcare Gets Cheaper, Wider: National Statistical Office Survey Reveals Big Gains
India's latest NSO health survey shows improved access, lower out-of-pocket costs, and rising insurance coverage. Public healthcare use and institutional deliveries are up, signalling stronger, more affordable care nationwide.
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World Health Day 2026: WHO Advocates For Science-Led Care, One Health Approach To Address Health Risks
On World Health Day 2026, WHO SouthEast Asia urges urgent science-led action and stronger One Health approach to tackle climate, disease, and evoloving health risks.
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Indian Expanding Digital Health Infrastructure, Enhancing Disease Surveillance, Says Ayush Minister
The government is expanding the digital health infrastructure under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, strengthening primary health services through health and wellness centres, Union Minister of State for Health and Ayush
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India's Drains Breeding Superbugs? Study Warns Of Hidden Health Risks
A new study finds India's urban sewage systems are acting as "genetic playgrounds" for antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
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Iran To Gaza, How The WHO's Surveillance System Monitors Attacks On Healthcare In Conflict Zones
Amid the escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict, the World Health Organization's Surveillance of Attacks on Health Care system documents the toll of war on hospitals, staff and patients worldwide.
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"Health Is Not A Target": WHO Chief Flags 'Extremely Worrying' Reports Of Tehran Hospital Damage
According to Reuters, Israeli air strikes targeted Gandhi Hospital in northern Tehran on Sunday.
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AI Offers Strategic Opportunity To Transform India's Healthcare And Advance Universal Health Coverage: NITI Aayog Member
Dr V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, said that integrating AI with India's growing digital public health infrastructure will ensure interoperability, real-time analytics and more efficient resource allocation across the health system.
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Surveillance Increased To Contain Coronavirus Spread, Cases Near 6,000 Mark
From making masks mandatory to restricting movement of people in areas identified as COVID-19 hotspots, authorities across several states today beefed up surveillance and enforcement measures to contain the deadly virus outbreak as the nationwide tally of confirmed cases neared 6,000 with at least 169 dead.
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Centre Approves COVID-19 Emergency Package For States, Union Territories
The Centre has approved the COVID-19 Emergency Response and Health System Preparedness package aimed at boosting national and state health systems to support procurement of essential medical equipment and drugs, and strengthening of surveillance activities.
