The Union Cabinet has approved key amendments to enable a 33% reservation for women in the Lok Sabha and State Legislative Assemblies. This decision aims to enhance women's...
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...
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has commenced efforts to develop a human vaccine against the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus H5N1. This initiative comes in response...
The Kerala government has initiated the Kerala Health System Improvement Programme. This programme is financed by a World Bank loan of ₹2,424.28 crore. It aims to enhance healthcare...
