Healthcare policy refers to the decisions and actions taken to achieve specific healthcare goals. It shapes the delivery of health services. It influences funding, regulations, and accessibility. Effective healthcare policy can improve public health outcomes. It addresses issues like affordability and quality of care. Policymakers consider various factors, including demographics and economic conditions. Ultimately, it aims to ensure equitable health access for all citizens.
India launched the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (NAP-AMR 2.0) for 2025-29 amid growing concerns about antimicrobial resistance (AMR). AMR threatens human health, animal health, agriculture, aquaculture,...
Recent years have revealed new challenges in managing influenza in India. The winter of 2024-2025 saw an unusually severe outbreak of influenza B, followed by a surge of...
Tobacco use in rural India remains a widespread social norm deeply embedded in everyday life. Despite growing awareness in urban areas, the rural population—over 65 per cent of...
Recent reports from Kalamassery, Kerala, indicate that five students have shown symptoms of viral meningitis. Health authorities confirm their condition is stable. This situation marks the importance of...
The H5N1 bird flu virus has caused its first human fatality in the United States. A 65-year-old Louisiana resident died after being hospitalised since mid-December 2024. This case...
