A study conducted by the Wuhan Institute of Virology in China detected a strain of coronavirus named HKU5-CoV-2 in bats that may have a potential for animal-to-human transmission.

A study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) recently released its findings on the cancer incidence rates in India based on the 2022 report by the Global Cancer Observatory (GLOBOCAN).

The World Health Organization (WHO) has designated the Digital Ethics Centre at the Delft University of Technology as a Collaborating Centre on AI for Health Governance, recognizing its extensive research in responsible innovation. This collaboration aims to advance ethical AI use in healthcare, providing guidance and policy support to WHO for equitable and responsible technology implementation.

Concerns over a new Ebola outbreak in Uganda have grown after a 4-year-old child became the second confirmed fatality, raising doubts about containment efforts and highlighting gaps in funding and surveillance.

The National Stakeholder Consultation on Pesticide Residues, organized by FSSAI, addressed challenges in monitoring pesticide residues in food. Inaugurated by Union Minister Shri Prataprao Jadhav, the event brought together key stakeholders to strengthen regulations, enhance surveillance, and promote sustainable practices. The consultation aimed to develop actionable strategies for food safety, public health, and global standard alignment.

India is intensifying its fight against cancer with a focus on prevention, affordable treatment, and innovation. With over 14 lakh new cases reported in 2023, the government has rolled out robust policies, budget allocations, and global partnerships to strengthen oncology infrastructure and ensure equitable access to care.

Bihar is spearheading transformative initiatives under the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme to promote gender equality, empower girls, and ensure access to education and holistic development. Collaborative efforts by government bodies, schools, and community organisations are yielding impactful results that have emerged as models of "Best Practices."

Karnataka recently became the second state in India, after Kerala,  to implement the Supreme Court’s order to allow terminally ill patients the right to withdraw or withhold life-sustaining treatment and enshrined their right to die with dignity.

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) called for companies to help validate and commercialise a new vaccine developed by them that may help tackle enteric fever caused by both Salmonella typhi and S. paratyphi.

The Indian government is enhancing cancer care through the Ayushman Bharat scheme and AMRIT pharmacies, offering oncology drugs at reduced prices. Union Health Minister Mr. J.P. Nadda highlighted these efforts at the National Cancer Institute - AIIMS, Jhajjar conclave.

A recent National Green Tribunal report from Uttar Pradesh has raised alarm bells over the Ganga’s water quality ahead of the Maha Kumbh Mela.

Dr. Himmatrao Bawaskar, a Padma awardee physician, led a month-long investigation into a sudden outbreak of severe hair loss in Buldhana. It was found that wheat from Punjab, supplied to ration shops in Buldhana, contained dangerously high levels of selenium. Excessive selenium intake is linked to widespread baldness observed among residents.