The World Health Organization (WHO) published its inaugural position paper in the Weekly Epidemiological Record, emphasizing the immunization to protect infants from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV). This marks WHO’s first formal guidance on RSV-specific vaccines and monoclonal antibodies for infants.

Under 5 acute malnutrition is a serious global health issue, with Kenya facing a considerable burden. Despite a decade of collecting clinical data through the District Health Information Software-2 (DHIS2), Kenya's government is still working on useful tools for timely forecasting of malnutrition, with challenges to predict short term changes in malnutrition rates. This study aims to counteract this by using machine learning and different indicators to improve the prediction rates of under 5 acute malnutrition in Kenya.

From $10 billion in 2014 to $165.7 billion in 2024, India's bioeconomy has expanded. In terms of biotechnology, India is ranked 12th in the world and third in Asia-Pacific for biotechnology. It has created the first DNA-based vaccine and HIV and Dengue diagnostic kits in history.

A recent study by the US-based research group Climate Central analysed the extent to which pregnant women have been exposed to excessive heat since 2020 and the extent to which climate change is responsible. The study showed that  heat waves can raise the odds of pregnancy complications by 1.25 times. Due to rising exposure to extreme heat, climate change is significantly increasing the risk of pregnancy complications worldwide.

Niloufer Hospital in Hyderabad unveiled a new AI-based diagnostic tool called Amruth Swastha Bharat, developed by Quick Vitals to provide non-invasive diagnostic blood and vitals testing.

A longitudinal retrospective population-based study assessed the effectiveness of HPV vaccination and the incidence of invasive cervical cancer in Scotland. Data from 448,000 individual records from the Scottish Cervical Call Recall System (SCCRS) provide supportive evidence of the effectiveness of three doses of the bivalent HPV vaccine in preventing invasive cervical cancer later in life when given to girls aged 12–13 years.

A large-scale retrospective cohort study was conducted in Singapore, which revealed that individuals recovering from dengue face a significantly higher risk of death, hospitalization, and long-term complications across multiple organ systems.

Improving indoor air quality can not only reduce breathing problems—it can also lead to beneficial changes in the gut microbiome, according to a new study.

The government has launched Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025, India’s largest rural sanitation survey, to evaluate and rank cleanliness across the nation. This initiative aims to sustain progress toward a "Clean India."

At the 78th World Health Assembly, India reinforced its commitment to blending traditional medicine with modern healthcare. The nation endorsed the new WHO Global Traditional Medicine Strategy 2025–2034, promoting an evidence-based approach to global traditional health.

Seed oils are a source of essential fatty acids that contribute to cardiovascular and metabolic health when consumed in moderation. Despite assertions by some wellness influencers who attribute various health issues to seed oils and label them as toxic, scientific research consistently contradicts these claims.

A large-scale study on the longitudinal Born in Bradford cohort provides new insights into the associations of high maternal BMI with increased rates of hospital admissions due to infections among children from birth to 15 years of age. The study demonstrates good methodological rigor. However, other potential confounders and the effect of secular trends need to be explored.