Health Express

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Mar 17, 2025

As aging populations grow, nations turn to longevity diplomacy—using health policies, biotech, and therapeutics to enhance soft power and global leadership. ...

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Mar 08, 2025

Jan Aushadhi Kendras have expanded rapidly, covering all Indian districts by 2025. This analysis explores their growth, impact, and regional disparities. ...

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Jan 09, 2025

Anaemia cases have been on the rise since the COVID-19 pandemic, and India needs a holistic public health approach to tackle this problem ...

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Jan 07, 2025

The human metapneumovirus (hMPV), a longstanding respiratory virus, finds its way into the limelight in a post-pandemic world, casting suspicions over a possible large-scale outbreak ...

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Jan 02, 2025

Limitations in the awareness, accessibility and affordability of nutritious food are impacting the health of India’s elderly ...

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Dec 30, 2024

As India continues to integrate behavioural tools to complement traditional policy approaches, it can create a resilient and effective public health system that addresses challenges for humans ...

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Dec 20, 2024

Problems in nutrition security in the rural communities of Africa and India signal the need for a focus on agrobiodiversity to empower local farmers ...

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Dec 19, 2024

International Migrants Day reminds us that while borders may be imaginary lines, the barriers to healthcare for those crossing them are all too real ...

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Dec 04, 2024

Nafithromycin, India’s first indigenously developed antibiotic for resistant infections, showcases innovation through public-private collaboration. ...

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Nov 11, 2024

World Pneumonia Day highlights the urgent need to protect vulnerable lives from pneumonia's devastating toll ...

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Oct 28, 2024

On World Stroke Day, India faces a critical call to action: to build a CPR- and BLS-ready nation equipped for lifesaving preparedness in emergencies. ...

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Oct 11, 2024

As India continues to invest in infrastructure, incorporating psycho-oncological services could significantly help improve the quality of life and health outcomes for all ...

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Oct 10, 2024

Without legal frameworks enforcing labour laws, such as those seen in Europe, the mental and economic toll on India’s essential workforce will only escalate. ...

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Oct 10, 2024

There is a strong need for developing nuance in our understanding of both mental health and work, especially in developing country contexts like India ...

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Oct 10, 2024

India must prioritise the development of novel drugs to address the mental health crisis effectively, leveraging its biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors ...

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Oct 10, 2024

To break the cycle between food insecurity and mental health, initiatives need to be undertaken that directly target mental health issues ...

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Oct 10, 2024

With climate change intensifying, India faces not only a mounting environmental crisis but also a growing mental health epidemic ...

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Oct 09, 2024

Indian workplaces must go beyond mere compliance and foster environments that are truly conducive to neurodiverse individuals ...

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Oct 09, 2024

The absence of legal interventions to address mental health issues in India calls for reform of labour laws ...

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Oct 09, 2024

A multi-stakeholder approach that integrates mental health considerations into the fabric of labour market reforms must be adopted to deal with the realities of Workforce 2.0 ...

Healthcare | Sustainable Development

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Oct 09, 2024

A holistic approach within the SDG framework, encompassing mental, emotional, and physical well-being, is essential for fostering youth capital ...

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Oct 09, 2024

The increased digital access provides a valuable opportunity for India to extend mental healthcare services by improving access, quality, and affordability ...

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Oct 08, 2024

There is a growing need to harness miRNA biology to develop new technologies and focus on its translational applications ...

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Sep 30, 2024

The current momentum in government funding within the health sector needs to be maintained if India has to get near the national goal of public sector spending on health ...

Healthcare | Climate Change

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Sep 24, 2024

Antibiotic pollution worsens antimicrobial resistance as a warming climate accelerates the spread of superbugs ...