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The ‘World Homoeopathy Day 2026‘ will be celebrated on April 10 at Vigyan Bhawan with a two-day interactive forum hosted by the Ministry of Ayush to highlight advancements in research, public health programs, and policy developments in the field of homoeopathy. The Ministry of Ayush stated that the event, which is being hosted by the…

In celebration of World Health Day, renowned sand artist and Padma Shri recipient Sudarsan Pattnaik produced a remarkable sand sculpture at Puri Beach in Odisha on Tuesday, paying tribute to frontline workers and promoting the slogan, “Together for Health, Stand with Science. ” Using hundreds of tons of sand, Pattnaik produced an elaborate sculpture that…

The VR training facility for medical and nursing education, a step towards incorporating immersive technology into healthcare education, was unveiled by the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, on Monday. The facility will offer organized, simulation-based training for students and healthcare workers and was established by the renowned health institute in partnership…

The National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), which includes postpartum moms, was implemented by the government to improve mental health care, the Parliament was told on Wednesday. Minister of State for Women and Child Development Savitri Thakur stated in response to a question in the Rajya Sabha that the NMHP’s District Mental Health Programme (DMHP) component…

According to a report released on Tuesday, India’s bioeconomy is approaching the $200 billion mark, which is a major turning point in its development, with a strong policy drive and an expanding innovation pipeline indicating the next stage of expansion. According to a study by Endiya Partners, the bioeconomy of the nation has increased dramatically…

In the Indian setting, where even thin people might have unhealthy visceral fat, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh said on Sunday that abdominal or central obesity is more of a health hazard than general obesity. The minister emphasized during the launch of a cardiology book named Advances in Obesity and Lipid Management in CVD that…

At a probiotic symposium, Rajiv Gauba, Member, NITI Aayog, stated that India’s rich history of fermented foods should be utilized to counteract the ongoing trend towards ultra-processed diets, which pose a threat to gut health and long-term public health. According to a statement released on Saturday by the NITI Aayog, social media-driven food choices, shifting…

Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories, a significant pharmaceutical company, informed the Delhi High Court on Friday that it will be changing the brand name of its semaglutide medication from ‘Olymviq‘ to ‘Olymra.’ Following the judge’s suggestion that the current name may be confusing in a pharmaceutical context, the firm told the court that it would submit a…

Following the expiration of the drug’s patent, three Indian pharmaceutical businesses have released generic forms of semaglutide injections, providing patients with cheaper alternatives for treating obesity and type 2 diabetes. Following the debut in India of its generic semaglutide injection at Rs 1,290 per month, Natco Pharma, which is located in Hyderabad, launched its versions…

India’s free trade agreements (FTAs) are creating new prospects for the pharmaceutical, healthcare, and medical technology industries, while allowing the nation to consolidate its place in international trade, according to a statement made by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Monday. Speaking at the post-Budget Webinar 2026, which focused on “Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas:…