Health
Primary Healthcare Budget Soars Past Rs 1.4 Lakh Crore Mark
A decade-long trend of rising investment in India’s primary healthcare system reached a new high in 2022-23. Fresh data from the National Health Accounts show that central and state governments...
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Why Menstrual Hygiene Awareness Matters in 2024
Menstruation is a natural biological process, yet many societies still treat it as a taboo subject that discourages education and open dialogue. Menstrual Hygiene Day on 28 May aims to change that...
Beat the Heat With Refreshing Boondi Raita at Home
When the sun beats down relentlessly, many households turn to yogurt-based sides that promise instant coolness. Boondi raita stands out because it marries the tang of curd with the gentle crunch of...
Hidden Sodium: Why Cutting Salt Protects Your Heart and Kidneys
Salt may seem harmless, yet its primary component, sodium, is a leading dietary contributor to hypertension and related complications. With busy lifestyles pushing more people toward ready-to-eat...
Bangladesh Measles Deaths Rise Sharply to 560 Children
A fresh wave of measles-related deaths has struck Bangladesh, with five more children succumbing to the disease and raising the total fatalities to 560. The latest figures, released by the...
No Ebola Infection in Karnataka After Negative Test Result
Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao announced that initial fears of an Ebola outbreak in the state have been dispelled after laboratory tests returned negative. The suspected patient, a young...
Why Every Parent Should Prioritize HPV Shots Now
Medical experts are calling on families to act swiftly to safeguard their daughters against cervical cancer by securing the HPV vaccine. The shot, now part of India’s universal immunization program,...
India Picks Kolkata for International Yoga Day 2026
In a landmark decision, the Government of India has selected Kolkata to host the flagship International Day of Yoga event in 2026. Union Minister Prataprao Jadhav made the announcement at the Yoga...
No Ebola Cases in India as Centre Steps Up Surveillance
India remains free of Ebola as the Centre steps up border checks and medical surveillance following fresh outbreaks in parts of Africa. The Health Ministry has confirmed that a Ugandan traveller...