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Health Policy

Health policy refers to decisions and actions aimed at improving health outcomes. It encompasses regulations, funding, and programs. Effective health policies address public health challenges. They aim to ensure access to healthcare services. These policies can influence the economy and social welfare. In India, health policy is shaped by historical context and cultural factors. It plays a crucial role in the nation's development.

India’s Salt Consumption and Public Health Challenges

India faces a growing health crisis due to excessive salt consumption. Despite attention on sugar and fat intake,...

 September 26, 2025

Chronic Venous Insufficiency in US President Trump

Recent reports in 2025 have confirmed that US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency...

 July 18, 2025

Mucormycosis Impact and Management in Post-COVID India

The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed long-term health challenges linked to mucormycosis, a rare but deadly...

 July 14, 2025

Global Efforts to Eliminate Filariasis by 2030

Filariasis is public health challenge, especially in India. The World Health Organization has revised its target to eliminate...

 April 23, 2025

ZooWIN Platform

The Government of India has launched ZooWIN, a digital platform aimed at managing the availability of anti-rabies vaccines...

 April 1, 2025

Genomic Sequencing of Tuberculosis in India

The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in India has made strides in understanding tuberculosis (TB) through genomic sequencing. On...

 March 25, 2025

Global Maternal Mortality Trends and Challenges

The World Health Organization (WHO) presented alarming statistics regarding maternal mortality. An estimated 800 women die daily from...

 March 12, 2025

Kerala Launches Palliative Care Grid Initiative

Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan introduced the 'Kerala Care' palliative care grid. This initiative aims to unify various...

 March 4, 2025

Swine Flu Surge in India

In late 2024, India faced rise in swine flu (H1N1) cases. Over 20,000 infections were reported, resulting in...

 March 4, 2025

ICMR Develops Human Vaccine Candidate for H5N1

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has commenced efforts to develop a human vaccine against the highly...

 February 6, 2025

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