Is India Winning the War Against Rising Non-Communicable Diseases? The latest health statistics paint a concerning picture: diabetes, heart disease, and cancer rates are climbing, impacting millions across the country. From rural healthcare access to the burgeoning urban health crisis, challenges remain significant. This week, we delve into the crucial initiatives underway – government policies, technological advancements in telemedicine, and the rising role of preventative healthcare – that aim to address this national health emergency. Experts weigh in on the effectiveness of current strategies and the critical need for increased public awareness campaigns targeting lifestyle diseases. Are these efforts enough? Explore Abtak.com's in-depth coverage on healthcare in India and discover the vital information you need to protect your well-being and the future of public health. Stay informed; stay healthy.
New Delhi, Nov 17 (PTI) AstraZeneca Pharma on Monday said it has tied up with Sun Pharma for enhancing availability of a drug indicated for the treatment of Hyperkalaemia. The agreement is aimed at further accelerating availability of Sodium Zirconium Cyclosilicate (SZC), an innovative and highly effective treatment for Hyperkalaemia, to more patients across India. Under the agreement, both companies will promote, market & distribute SZC in India under different brand names; AstraZeneca will m ...Read More >
PNN New Delhi [India], November 14: FDC Ltd. welcomes FSSAI's directive allowing only products that strictly follow the WHO Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS) formula to use the term "ORS" in their names or labels--a vital move to protect consumers and uphold scientific integrity. In recent times, several food based beverages containing high-sugar have misused "ORS" claims without meeting WHO standards. Electral, India's No. 1 ORS (IQVIA MAT Sep'25), has been the benchmark of trust and science si ...Read More >
PNN Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 14: As part of its CSR initiative, CitiusTech, a global leader in healthcare technology, has launched a program to make quality healthcare accessible to underserved urban communities across 12 slums in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The initiative is supported by DocOnline contributing medical expertise and healthcare services as the knowledge partner, and NGO SEED. The initiative focuses on capacity building, digital healthcare integration, and community ...Read More >
New Delhi, Nov 10 (UNI) The National Coordination Centre-Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (NCC-PvPI), under the Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC), joined 130 partner organisations worldwide in marking the tenth edition of the global MedSafetyWeek campaign, held from November 3 to 9, 2025, according to an official document shared by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday. The campaign, themed "Everyone has a role to play in medicines safety", aimed to raise awareness among p ...Read More >
Bengaluru: The police claim that they have come across a message sent by Bengaluru surgeon Mahendra Reddy to his lover moments after he allegedly killed his wife Kruthika with a lethal dose of anaesthetics on April 23 this year. Kruthika was also a doctor and the couple worked at a hospital in the city. Mahendra has since been arrested. According to NDTV, forensic analysis of his phone revealed a chilling message he sent to his lover shortly after the crime. The message, sent via a digital pay ...Read More >
Hyderabad : In the lead-up to World Diabetes Day (November 14), CARE Hospitals has launched a month-long Diabetes Awareness Initiative across Hyderabad to raise awareness about early detection, preventive care, and complications associated with diabetes -- particularly diabetic foot, one of the most serious and disabling consequences of the disease. Diabetes affects not just the body, but also the mind. It is not merely a physical condition but also brings significant emotional and mental stres ...Read More >
Mumbai : This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs) has launched a unique initiative that blends indulgence with awareness through 'Check-Olate', a sweet treat that carries an even sweeter reminder: take a moment for yourself. According to GLOBOCAN, breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer incidence and mortality among Indian women, accounting for 13.5% of all new cancer cases and 10.6% of total cancer deaths. Despite this growing burden, screening rates remain al ...Read More >
The second toe from the amputated leg was used to reconstruct the thumb. (Representative) New Delhi: When fate cost a 20-year-old Delhi man his thumb, his foot came to the rescue. In a rare surgery, doctors used a toe from his amputated leg to rebuild the missing finger. The man sustained grievous injuries in a road accident involving a bike and a tractor, which led to the complete amputation of his left leg below the knee and his left thumb, according to a statement from Sir Ganga Ram Hospit ...Read More >
Mumbai, Oct 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Actress Deepika Padukone, who has been a strong advocate for mental health awareness, reacted to cricketer Jemimah Rodrigues' recent revelation about battling anxiety. The 'Om Shanti Om' actress, known for openly sharing her own struggles with depression in the past, praised Jemimah for her honesty and courage in speaking up, highlighting the importance of conversations around mental well-being in sports and beyond. Taking to her Instagram Stories, Deepika Paduko ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 31: Breast cancer has emerged as the most common cancer among women in India, with Hyderabad recording the highest incidence rates in the country. The contrast with the USA, where rates have remained stable and screening is widespread, underscores a public health emergency for urban India. Also Read | Has India Pulled 500 Billion Pounds From the UK Economy After Keir Starmer's 'Explosive' Comments on Kashmir and Colonial Reparations? PIB Fact Check Debunks Fake Claim ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 31 (ANI): The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced major steps to make it faster and less costly to develop biosimilar medicines, lower-cost "generic" alternatives to biologic drugs used to treat serious and chronic diseases. In a new draft guidance, the FDA has proposed major updates aimed at simplifying biosimilarity studies and reducing unnecessary clinical testing. The agency also launched a separate initiative to make it easier for biosimilars t ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai - India records approximately 1.5 to 1.8 million Stroke cases annually, equating to about 130-170 strokes per 100,000 people, with a Stroke occurring every 40 seconds and a stroke-related death every four minutes. Considering such alarming situation, Fortis Hiranandani Hospital Vashi organized a World Stroke Day event focused on raising awareness among senior citizens in Navi Mumbai about the importance of Stroke prevention and the critical need for timely intervention. The event co ...Read More >
Chennai: A ground-breaking study published in The Lancet, one of the world's most prestigious medical journals, has revealed a shocking and direct link between prolonged sun exposure and a high prevalence of kidney disease among farmers in Tamil Nadu. The research indicates that working directly under the sun, leading to chronic dehydration, is a primary cause of kidney damage, independent of traditional risk factors like diabetes or hypertension. The study, which has sent ripples through the a ...Read More >
This article first appeared on GuruFocus. OpenAI is doubling down on India's fast-growing AI market with a bold offer: a free year of its ChatGPT Go service for every user in the country starting November 4. The giveaway coincides with the company's first DevDay Exchange in India and marks its most aggressive expansion effort yet in a market of 1.4 billion people. Normally priced at 399 rupees (under $5) per year, ChatGPT Go unlocks higher message limits, image generation, and larger file uploa ...Read More >
A Chandigarh research team has identified a new threat. A bacterium called Bordetella holmesii is now causing more whooping cough-like illnesses in North India. This bacterium has surpassed Bordetella pertussis in prevalence. The rise was most significant in 2023, affecting children aged five to ten. This shift signals an evolving pattern in respiratory illnesses in the region. A team at the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, has reported a significan ...Read More >
PTC Web Desk: Ludhiana district continues to witness a steady rise in dengue cases, with the total count reaching 361. As per the latest report issued by the office of the Civil Surgeon, Ludhiana, 15 new cases were recorded on Thursday. Currently, 35 cases remain active, while no dengue-related deaths have been reported so far. On the other hand, only one case of chikungunya has been reported in the district, with no new infections detected in the latest update. The health authorities have ide ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Chest infections are seeing a significant rise in north India due to a lesser-known bacterium that mimics whooping cough, a latest study has said. The study, conducted by Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, said that pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough, is a highly contagious respiratory illness. Those suffering from pertussis get a serious hacking cough. Breathing in after coughing often causes a high-pitched noise that sounds like ...Read More >
Chaibasa (Jharkhand), Oct 30 (PTI) Three donors of Chaibasa blood bank in West Singhbhum district were detected to be HIV-positive, Jharkhand Health minister Irfan Ansari said on Thursday. Altogether 259 people had donated blood in Chaibas blood bank between 2023 and 2025, and the administration is trying to contact each donor over the phone, the minister said, after inspecting the blood bank following the detection of five minor thalassemia patients with HIV-positive last week. Family members ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: A woman resident doctor posted in the paediatric ward of Sola Civil Hospital has been transferred to non-medical duty for a month after the hospital superintendent ordered an inquiry into allegations of misconduct. Officials from the state health department said the inquiry must be completed within 10 days.According to hospital sources, the incident took place on Sunday night, when the doctor allegedly misbehaved with the relatives of a young girl admitted with fever and persistent co ...Read More >
New Delhi, Oct 24 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Ministry of Ayush on Friday announced a two-day national seminar to boost liver health through Ayurveda, taking forward its commitment to evidence-based traditional medicine. The national seminar -- Hepatobiliary Wellness through Ayurveda: Bridging Traditional Wisdom with Contemporary Science -- will be organised along with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), from October 25 to 26 in Odisha's Bhubaneswar. The seminar, themed "Yakrut Suraksha, J ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 28: Recognised for her lifelong dedication to promoting authentic Ayurvedic healing across the world, Vaidya Smita Pankaj Naram, Co-Founder of Ayushakti Ayurved, has been conferred the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 67th International Global Ayurveda Conference, hosted by the Association of Ayurvedic Professionals of North America (AAPNA) in Pennsylvania, USA. Also Read | West Bengal Bengal BJP Leader Rakesh Singh and His Children Arrested for 'Assaultin ...Read More >
Only a few in the audience perhaps would have expected to witness something extraordinary when Delhi Police constable Sonika Yadav, 31, walked up to the platform at the All India Police Weightlifting Cluster 2025-26 in Andhra Pradesh on October 17. Most spectators assumed she had simply moved up from her regular 65-kg category to the 84-kg division, perhaps due to recent weight gain. But when Sonika crouched down and gripped the barbell for a 145-kg deadlift, murmurs filled the hall. Moments la ...Read More >
It was a sunny morning in Dhaka when little Rafiq, a seven-year-old boy with cerebral palsy, smiled for the first time while learning to hold a pencil on his own. For weeks, an occupational therapist had been guiding his mother on how to help him practice hand movements through play-based exercises using common household objects. That one moment -- a small hand holding a pencil -- was more than a skill gained; it was a symbol of independence, confidence, and dignity. Stories like Rafiq's unfold ...Read More >
Chennai: The Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Bengaluru's Centre for Brain Research (CBR) and the UK Dementia Research Institute (UK DRI) to study the two-way link between diabetes and dementia. "Blood sugar, high or low, can cause vascular dementia, where poor blood flow affects cognitive function. The relationship works both ways," said MDRF Chairman Dr V Mohan. "We have long studied how diabetes affects the eyes and liver. Now, we ...Read More >
Kochi - The Prayatna Centre for Child Development, a leading multidisciplinary center in Kochi specializing in services for children, celebrated World Occupational Therapy Day by launching one-month free screening and treatment for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and developmental delays . The free screening camp was formally inaugurated by UMA Thomas, Thrikkakara MLA. "The initiatives undertaken by Prayatna are making a significant ...Read More >
In a major twist to the ongoing crackdown on misleading or fake oral-rehydration solution (ORS) drinks, the Delhi High Court has granted an interim stay against key orders issued by FSSAI, effectively pausing the ban on use of ORS branding for certain beverage products. The stay comes following a petition by JNTL Consumer Health (a subsidiary of Johnson & Johnson), allowing it to continue marketing its ORS-branded product and addressing stock in the market. After the FSSAI's October 14 advisory ...Read More >
Lucknow: As the sun dipped into the horizon, Laxman Mela ground came alive with the shimmering glow of diyas floating on the Gomti river and the melodic echoes of prayers as a sea of humanity gathered to offer evening 'arghya' (offerings) as part of the Chhath festival on Monday.Women, adorned in vibrant sarees and marked with vermillion from nose to forehead, sat across the vedis, escorted by their children and male family members. The air was filled with the sweet scent of offerings as they br ...Read More >
A study published in the journal Music and Medicine demonstrates that intraoperative music therapy significantly reduces the amount of propofol and fentanyl required during laparoscopic cholecystectomy performed under general anesthesia. Patients exposed to therapeutic music also experienced smoother awakenings and lower physiological stress, as measured by decreased perioperative cortisol levels. "These findings show that this is more than just simple background music, rather an integration of ...Read More >
Jharkhand government has formed a medical team to find out how the child received contaminated blood. Four more children suffering from thalassemia were detected HIV-positive in Jharkhand's Chaibasa town on Saturday during an investigation by a five-member medical team from Ranchi, taking the total number of affected minors to five. The development comes a day after the family of a seven-year-old thalassemia patient alleged that the local blood bank in Chaibasa had transfused HIV-infected bloo ...Read More >
Ranchi, Oct 27 (PTI) The opposition in Jharkhand on Monday demanded stringent action against Health Minister Irfan Ansari and senior functionaries of his department after five children suffering from thalassemia tested HIV-positive in Chaibasa following blood transfusions. The demand came a day after the state government on Sunday suspended the West Singhbhum civil surgeon and other officials in connection with the matter. "In the last five years, the Health Department has been filled with the ...Read More >
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