Category: health
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India’s Pharma and Healthcare Deals Hold Strong at Dollar 13.9 Billion in Q2 2026
July 23: India’s pharmaceutical and healthcare sectors continued to attract strong investor interest, with deal activity remaining resilient at $13.9 billion in the second quarter of 2026, reflecting confidence in the long-term growth potential of the industry. The sector maintained momentum amid evolving global market conditions, supported by rising healthcare demand, innovation-driven growth, and increasing…
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India’s Pharma Sector Shows Strong Domestic Momentum Amid Global Trade Transition
July 23: India’s pharmaceutical market is entering a period of global trade transition with strong support from domestic growth, according to a recent report. The sector continues to demonstrate resilience amid changing international tariff conditions and evolving market dynamics. The report highlighted that India’s pharmaceutical industry is being supported by rising domestic demand, increasing healthcare…
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Gujarat Takes a Step Towards Addiction-Free Communities with New De-Addiction Centres
Gandhinagar, July 22: In a major push to strengthen addiction treatment and rehabilitation services, the Gujarat government has approved Rs 14.90 crore for setting up de-addiction centres in all district hospitals across the state. The initiative aims to bring professional support closer to people and families affected by substance abuse by providing easier access to counselling,…
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From Awareness to Action: World Brain Day 2026 Pushes for Equal Neurological Care
The human brain shapes every aspect of life — from movement and memory to emotions, learning, and decision-making. Yet, millions of people worldwide continue to face challenges in accessing timely diagnosis, treatment, and support for neurological conditions. On World Brain Day 2026, the global health community is focusing on the theme “Brain Health: Access for…
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India Hosts BRICS Health Ministers’ Meet
New Delhi, July 22: India is hosting the BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting, bringing together representatives from Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa to strengthen cooperation in building more inclusive, accessible, and resilient healthcare systems. The meeting will focus on expanding access to quality healthcare, promoting digital health solutions, improving primary healthcare, and enhancing preparedness for…
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Kolkata Hospital Provides Care to Three Covid-19 Patients as Authorities Keep Close Watch
Kolkata, July (UDN): Three individuals diagnosed with Covid-19 are undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Kolkata, with medical teams providing necessary care and health authorities monitoring the situation closely. The patients were admitted to the hospital after testing positive for the infection and are currently receiving medical attention as per established health protocols. Doctors…
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India Moves Forward in Healthcare Innovation as ICMR Shares New Biomedical Solutions
July 21: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has taken a significant step towards strengthening healthcare innovation by transferring three biomedical technologies focused on improving solutions for cancer and infectious diseases. The initiative aims to bring promising scientific research closer to practical healthcare use by encouraging collaboration between researchers, healthcare institutions, and industry partners.…
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Transforming Last-Mile Eye Care: Why Green Vision Centres Are Essential to Safeguard India’s Eye Health Future
By Dr. Rishi Raj Borah, Country Director, Orbis India In India, there has been a long quest for universal eye health, which has been a race against reaching the daunting last mile. While metropolitan hubs boast world-class ophthalmic infrastructure, nearly 20% of the world’s blind population resides in the country, with a significant concentration in…
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Researchers Identify Immune Cell That Builds Cancer-Fighting Hubs Inside Tumors
New York, NY July 17: Researchers at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified the immune cell that acts as the architect and coordinator of powerful immune hubs that form inside tumors and plays a key role in antitumor immunity. This discovery could lead to new strategies for making cancer immunotherapies more…
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Delhi Strengthens Primary Healthcare Network with Launch of 45 New Ayushman Jan Arogya Mandirs
New Delhi, July 17: The Delhi government has expanded its public healthcare infrastructure with the opening of 45 new Ayushman Jan Arogya Mandirs, increasing the total number of operational centres across the city to 415. The newly added healthcare facilities are aimed at bringing essential medical services closer to residents and improving access to affordable, preventive…
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