53 Global Delegates Of 2nd WHO Traditional Medicine Summit Visit MDNIY
A WHO summit delegation visited MDNIY to study India’s integration of Yoga with modern medicine, research and public health, highlighting global collaboration, evidence-based practice, and Yoga’s role in universal healthcare.
Dec 19, 2025, 21:47 PM IST
A Preventable Cancer Is Killing A Woman Every Two Minutes - UN Sounds Global Alarm On Cervical Cancer Crisis
On the first-ever World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day, the UN revealed a shocking truth: cervical cancer, one of the most preventable and treatable diseases, still claims a woman’s life every two minutes. With most deaths occurring in low-income nations due to poor access to HPV vaccines and screening, global health leaders are urging immediate action.
Nov 17, 2025, 15:53 PM IST
IndiaAI, WHO Announce Global Call For Abstracts On Scalable AI Solutions In Healthcare
It is aimed at replicating and scaling successfully implemented AI solutions across the Global South, the Casebook will serve as a comprehensive repository of impactful AI-driven initiatives.
Oct 19, 2025, 10:03 AM IST
Tobacco Use Can Stunt Your Child’s Growth: WHO Warns Of Hidden Danger Beyond Cancer
Tobacco use isn’t just linked to cancer and tuberculosis, it’s now proven to be a major contributor to child stunting, affecting nearly 150 million children worldwide. According to WHO, children exposed to tobacco smoke, especially in the womb, face a higher risk of impaired growth, low birth weight, and long-term health complications. The global health body urges governments to enforce strict tobacco control policies to protect children’s future.
Sep 15, 2025, 21:05 PM IST
6 Superfoods To Boost Eye Health, WHO Reports 2.2 Billion People Visual Impaired
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 2.2 billion people worldwide experience near or distant vision impairment.
Mar 03, 2025, 18:17 PM IST
Does Your Salt Have Potassium? Study Shows It Can Reduce Recurrent Stroke Risk
“The study suggests that potassium salt substitute significantly reduced the risks of stroke recurrence and death"
Feb 12, 2025, 09:55 AM IST
'Situation In China Not Unusual': Centre Says ‘India Well-Prepared’ Amid HMPV Scare
The Union Health Ministry convened a Joint Monitoring Group Meeting in view of rising cases of respiratory illnesses in China in the past few weeks.
Jan 04, 2025, 22:22 PM IST
'Respiratory Infections During Peak Winters': China Issues Statement Amid Concerns On HMPV Outbreak; India Urges To 'Keep Calm'
Recent reports from China show an increase in hospitalizations due to respiratory illnesses, with some people wearing masks in hospitals, reminiscent of the COVID-19 pandemic's early days.
Jan 04, 2025, 15:28 PM IST
WHO Calls For Policy Reforms To Combat Rising Obesity: 'Promote Healthy Diets And Physical Activity'
The World Health Organization urges countries to strengthen policies promoting healthy diets and physical activity to combat rising overweight, obesity, and noncommunicable diseases.
Sep 18, 2024, 16:07 PM IST
DNA: J&K Election - Why is Mehbooba Abdullah afraid of Engineer Rashid?
Neither Mehbooba... nor Omar-Farooq... ..Independent candidates are in the news this time in Kashmir elections.
Sep 12, 2024, 02:26 AM IST
WHO Issues Global Guidelines to Tackle Antibiotic Pollution from Manufacturing
To combat the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), the World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first-ever guidelines on managing wastewater and solid waste from antibiotic manufacturing.
Sep 03, 2024, 18:23 PM IST
Mpox Scare: WHO Launches Global Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan to Tackle Outbreak
The six-month plan, covering the period from September 2024 to February 2025, requires an estimated US$135 million to support the response efforts of WHO.
Aug 26, 2024, 22:38 PM IST
Thailand Confirms Asia’s First Case Of New Mpox Strain Amid Global Health Alert
Thailand has reported its first case of the highly transmissible Clade 1b strain of Mpox.
Aug 22, 2024, 19:38 PM IST
Centre Heightens Mpox Vigilance At Airports, Designates 3 Nodal Hospitals
In response to the potential threat, the health ministry has designated three hospitals in Delhi as key centers for the isolation, management, and treatment of any Mpox cases.
Aug 19, 2024, 21:30 PM IST
How Vulnerable Is India To Mpox? Know What Health Ministry's Report Says
The last confirmed case of Mpox in India was reported in March 2024, in the state of Kerala, according to official sources from the Ministry of Health.
Aug 16, 2024, 21:18 PM IST
WHO Declares Mpox Outbreak Global Concern
WHO Director General said that a public health emergency of international concern represents the highest level of alert under international health law.
World Blood Donor Day 2024: Date, History, Significance And All That You Need To Know
The 20th anniversary of World Blood Donor Day is an excellent and timely opportunity to thank blood donors across the world for their life-saving donations over the years and honour the profound impact on both patients and donors. It is also a timely moment to address continued challenges and accelerate progress towards a future where safe blood transfusion is universally accessible, WHO wrote
Jun 13, 2024, 15:10 PM IST
Young Women At Higher Risk: Experts Warn Of Increased Likelihood Of Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a complex, chronic, autoimmune, and neurological disease that primarily affects the central nervous system, leading to a range of symptoms and health issues.
Jun 08, 2024, 18:40 PM IST
World No Tobacco Day 2024: Date, Theme, Significance, And More
Observing World No Tobacco Day is crucial to motivate individuals to quit smoking. It will save the lives of those around them and their own. It's important to understand the origins and history of this day before you celebrate it.
May 30, 2024, 10:32 AM IST