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 began a historic step in 2026 by launching a free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination programme. This initiative targets 1.15 crore girls aged 14 years across the country....
India faces a growing health crisis due to excessive salt consumption. Despite attention on sugar and fat intake, salt remains a largely overlooked risk factor. Indian adults consume...
Recent reports in 2025 have confirmed that US President Donald Trump has been diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). This condition causes swelling in the legs due to...
The aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed long-term health challenges linked to mucormycosis, a rare but deadly fungal infection. A recent large-scale Indian study marks the survival...
Filariasis is public health challenge, especially in India. The World Health Organization has revised its target to eliminate this disease globally by 2030. India aims to eradicate it...
The Government of India has launched ZooWIN, a digital platform aimed at managing the availability of anti-rabies vaccines (ARV) and anti-snake venom (ASV) throughout the country. ZooWIN is...
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) in India has made strides in understanding tuberculosis (TB) through genomic sequencing. On March 24, 2025, it was announced that the DBT has...
The World Health Organization (WHO) presented alarming statistics regarding maternal mortality. An estimated 800 women die daily from preventable pregnancy-related causes. This situation reflects a stagnation in progress...
Kerala's Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan introduced the 'Kerala Care' palliative care grid. This initiative aims to unify various palliative care services under one umbrella. It is step in...
In late 2024, India faced rise in swine flu (H1N1) cases. Over 20,000 infections were reported, resulting in hundreds of fatalities. States like Delhi, Kerala, and Maharashtra were...
