CDSCO Urges Responsible Painkiller and Antibiotic Use to Prevent Kidney Disease

According to a circular issued by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO), the indiscriminate use of painkillers and antibiotics poses a significant risk of Chronic Kidney Disease, prompting regulatory action that requires these medications to be sold exclusively on prescription from a Registered Medical Practitioner and specialist. The advisory highlights that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs … Read more

India’s Per Capita Carbon Emissions Below Global Average: PM Modi

India’s contribution to per capita carbon emissions stands at less than half of the global average, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said while inaugurating the International Conference on the Future of Environment and Climate Dynamics in New Delhi. Speaking on Saturday, Modi argued that developing countries have often been unfairly held responsible for carbon emissions, noting … Read more

India Committed to Circular Economy for Sustainable Development: Environment Minister

India is embedding circular economy principles into its sustainable development framework by modernizing ancient cultural practices of reuse, repair, and conservation into contemporary policies, according to Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change Bhupender Yadav. The country’s approach features Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) regulations and Mission Life as crucial steps in its circularity journey. World … Read more

Mizoram’s Saitual Becomes First District to Achieve ‘Surakshit’ HIV Status

Saitual has become the first district in Mizoram to attain ‘Surakshit’ status under the National AIDS Control Organisation’s Mobilisation AIDS Suraksha campaign after hitting all three 95-95-95 HIV treatment and prevention targets, according to an official release. Located in north-eastern Mizoram and bordering Manipur, the district reached the milestone in the August assessment following grassroots … Read more

ICMR Licenses 3 Indigenous Biomedical Technologies to Indian Manufacturers

ICMR Licenses Indigenous Biomedical Technologies to Scale Healthcare Access The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has officially licensed three indigenous biomedical technologies to major Indian pharmaceutical and vaccine manufacturers. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, this move aims to accelerate the development of next-generation therapeutics and vaccines for cancer and infectious … Read more

India Wins 5 Gold Medals at International Physics Olympiad 2026

India secured a joint first-place finish at the 56th International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) 2026 in Bucaramanga, Colombia, as all five members of its student contingent earned gold medals. The team competed against 381 students from 87 nations, sharing the top rank with Russia, China, Kazakhstan, South Korea, and Taiwan. The Indian Contingent and Performance Metrics … Read more

Congo Ebola Cases Reach 1,502

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) currently faces a significant public health challenge with 1,502 confirmed Ebola cases and 473 deaths, according to World Health Organization (WHO) data. Why Does Insecurity Complicate Ebola Containment? Armed conflict and regional instability remain the primary barriers to effective disease control in the DRC. According to the WHO, … Read more

PM Modi to Embark on 6-Day Visit to Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a six-day diplomatic tour of Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand starting Monday to strengthen bilateral ties and address critical maritime and economic interests. According to Rudrendra Tandon, Secretary (East) in the Ministry of External Affairs, the visit focuses on strategic partnerships, maritime security in the Malacca Strait, and … Read more

DRC Reports 1,528 Confirmed Ebola Cases

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is managing a significant Ebola outbreak that has resulted in 1,528 confirmed cases and 492 deaths, according to recent public health situation reports. While 239 patients have successfully recovered, 628 individuals remain in isolation or under active medical care, as authorities work to address persistent logistical and security … Read more

Early Detection of Preeclampsia: Expert Advice from AIIMS Dr. Neena Malhotra

The Future of Maternal Health: Why Early Preeclampsia Screening is a Game-Changer Pregnancy is often described as a journey, but for some, it comes with unexpected medical hurdles. Among the most serious is preeclampsia, a condition characterized by high blood pressure that can impact the liver, kidneys and brain. Recent insights from leading experts, including … Read more