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.
Kolkata, Sep 16 (PTI) Economist and former CPI(M) leader Prasenjit Bose joined the Congress during a programme in the metropolis, and asserted that he would support the party in its fight to "save the Constitution". Bose (51) became a part of the Congress at a formal joining ceremony here on Monday in the presence of party leaders Ghulam Ahmad Mir, Syed Naseer Hussain and Kanhaiya Kumar, besides state unit president Subhankar Sarkar. "We have to protect the Constitution, establish a government ...Read More >
Cloudburst in Dehradun News: Dehradun experienced cloudbursts in Sahastradhara, leading to swollen rivers and damaged shops. Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami reported rescue operations by police and SDRF. In Rishikesh, the Chandrabhaga river overflowed due to heavy rainfall, flooding the highway and trapping vehicles. SDRF successfully rescued three people stranded in the river, ensuring their safety. The local administration is monitoring the situation. ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Aiming to enhance the level of education of children with disabilities and ensure their rehabilitation, the Delhi government has announced to establish 10 new resource centres across the capital, directly benefiting nearly 12,500 children. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Monday said that children will receive medical, educational, and counselling services under one roof as a team of 6 specialists at each centre to care for children with disabilities. She added that the initiative is n ...Read More >
New Delhi: The Delhi government will soon begin clearing pending electric vehicle (EV) subsidy dues amounting to about ₹140 crore, officials said on Monday as per PTI. Transport Minister Pankaj Singh confirmed that the department will verify all subsidy applications to resolve the backlog, which has piled up over the past two years. "The process of identifying eligible beneficiaries has already started," an official said. A dedicated portal for clearing dues is also being prepared. The develop ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The recent detection of amoebic meningoencephalitis in a teenager who had used the swimming pool at Akkulam Tourist Village has sparked anxiety among regular swimmers and parents in the capital. The rare but fatal brain infection has forced authorities to shut down the Akkulam pool. The deadly infection has claimed 17 lives in the last nine months in the state, with seven reported in September alone. "My 14-year-old has been attending swimming sessions for the past three ye ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A stunning revelation has rocked Hyderabad as police uncovered a covert alprazolam manufacturing unit operating inside Medha School, Bowenpally, in an operation led by the Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement (EAGLE). Authorities seized over 7 kg of alprazolam, including 3.5 kg of finished product and 4.3 kg of semi-processed tablets, alongside raw materials and state-of-the-art manufacturing equipment. Along with the drugs, cash amounting to 21 lakh was recovered from the scho ...Read More >
Kakinada: Chairman of the Yoga Bharat Foundation and a 'Yoga Ratna' awardee Dr Jyothula Nageswara Rao highlighted the role of yoga as an ancient health science crucial for physical and mental well-being. Speaking at the 'Atmiya Sammelanam with a Health Provider' event in Kakinada, he emphasised that yoga practice boosts immunity, helping people avoid diseases. Dr Rao pointed out that no other medical system, including allopathy, has been able to match yoga's ability to combat stress. He explain ...Read More >
Childhood non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are fast emerging as one of Maharashtra's gravest public health challenges, with experts warning that the State is in the grip of a "silent epidemic" that threatens children's futures and the healthcare system. At a workshop organised by UNICEF India and the Press Information Bureau (PIB) in Mumbai on Monday (September 15, 2025), data revealed the scale of the crisis. India's challenge: stemming the rising tide of non-communicable diseases Maharashtr ...Read More >
PASIGHAT, 15 Sep: A month-long diploma course in yoga education concluded with a graduating ceremony held at the Seva Bhavan here in East Siang district on Sunday. The programme was organized by the Siang Trust under the aegis of Imphal-based Manipur International University (Imphal), with faculty support from Yog Gurukul Asom, Guwahati. Eleven trainees, including seven women, from seven districts of Arunachal Pradesh completed the rigorous training and are now qualified to serve as certified ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Yogi government has launched a new initiative to strengthen the health of women and their families. Under the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the "Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar" campaign will be conducted statewide from September 17 to October 2. As part of the campaign, health camps, nutrition awareness drives, and distribution of maternity benefits will be organized across Uttar Pradesh. The initiative aims to promote women's health, improve family well-being, and co ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 15: India has reported 49,573 cases of dengue and 42 deaths related to the mosquito-borne disease till August, said the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Monday. In Delhi, 964 cases have been reported till August 31, compared to 1,215 cases in the corresponding period last year, the Ministry briefed Union Health Minister JP Nadda here at a high-level review meeting. In neighbouring NCR States, 1,646 cases have been reported from Uttar Pradesh, 298 from Haryana a ...Read More >
Gandhinagar, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 75th birthday on September 17 will mark the launch of the nationwide "Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar" (Healthy Women, Empowered Families) campaign, with Gujarat hosting a state-level inauguration at Mahatma Mandir in Gandhinagar in the presence of Governor Acharya Devvrat and Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel. Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel said that the campaign will run in Gujarat from September 17 to October 2, during wh ...Read More >
New Delhi: Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday urged states to reassess their preparedness to fight dengue, particularly in light of the prolonged rainy season and waterlogging in certain areas. Nadda had held a similar meeting over dengue and malaria in the national capital last week. States have also been advised to intensify vector control, strengthen surveillance and rapid response in Delhi and NCR. During 2024, a total of 2,33,519 dengue cases and 297 deaths were reported from the co ...Read More >
Lucknow, Sep 15 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a new initiative to strengthen women's health and improve wellbeing of families, an official statement issued here on Monday stated. Under the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the "Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar" campaign will be conducted statewide from September 17 to October 2, it said. As part of the campaign, health camps, nutrition awareness drives, and distribution of maternity benefits will be organised across U ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): The Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI) and the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Hospital Board raised alarm over Star Health Insurance suspension of cashless services at several prominent hospitals across India, leaving patients in distress. AHPI and IMA hospital board, including some of the large tertiary care hospital chains, are facing an alarming situation, after Star Health Insurance has suspended cashless services, leaving hospitals ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], September 15 (ANI): The Association of Healthcare Providers of India (AHPI) and the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Hospital Board raised alarm over health">Star Health Insurance's suspension of cashless services at several prominent hospitals across India, leaving patients in distress. AHPI and IMA hospital board, including some of the large tertiary care hospital chains, are facing an alarming situation, after 'health">Star Health Insurance' has suspended cashless services ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala is on alert as a rare brain-eating amoebic disease is speading in the state. A new case of amoebic meningoencephalitis, a potentially fatal brain infection, was reported from Thiruvananthapuram, with a 17-year-old boy having contracted the infection. After it was found out that the teenager had visited the swimming pool at Akkulam Tourist Village with friends the previous day and taken a bath there, the Health department ordered closure of the pool and collected wate ...Read More >
Mysore/Mysuru: District Reproductive and Child Health Officer (RCHO) Dr. Mohammad Siraj Ahmed has emphasised that the HPV (Human Papilloma Virus) vaccine can significantly help in preventing cervical cancer among women. He was speaking after inaugurating HPV vaccination camp for 14-year-old girls, organised jointly by the Health and Family Welfare Department, Department of Public Instruction, Rotary Club of Panchasheel, Mysuru, and Infosys Foundation, at Government High School, People's Park, N ...Read More >
India is at a crucial juncture in eldercare. Nearly 8.8 million elderly Indians live with dementia, a number projected to almost double to 17 million by 2036. Yet, more than 90% of cases remain undiagnosed, leaving families struggling in silence. Many mistake dementia for "normal ageing" leading to delayed help, while caregivers often feel overwhelmed in a system with no national dementia policy and very few dedicated memory care facilities outside major cities. Against this backdrop, Epoch Elde ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 15 (SocialNews.XYZ) People using cannabis may be four times more at risk of developing diabetes, according to a large study of over four million adults on Monday. Cannabis use is increasing globally, with an estimated 219 million users (4.3 per cent of the global adult population) in 2021, but its long-term metabolic effects remain unknown. While some studies have suggested potential anti-inflammatory or weight management properties, others have raised concerns regarding glucose ...Read More >
New Delhi: A bright, white smile enhances personality and confidence. Natural teeth start off clean and white, but age, lifestyle and certain habits cause them to turn yellow, brown or sometimes even black. Smoking, chewing gutkha or paan masala and irregular brushing contribute to discolouration and bad breath. If untreated, the yellow layer can lead to serious dental and gum problems. Dentist Dr. Vijay Lakshmi advises affordable and practical methods to restore teeth at home without spending ...Read More >
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The condition of a 17-year-old boy undergoing treatment for primary amoebic meningoencephalitis (PAM) at the Thiruvananthapuram Government Medical College Hospital remains the same. Health officials suspect the boy contracted the rare brain infection while swimming in a public pool in Akkulam. Following the incident, the health department directed the District Tourism Promotion Council (DTPC) to ensure the pool is regularly maintained with fresh water, chlorine levels are ke ...Read More >
KOZHIKODE: Even as the number of cases and deaths from amoebic meningoencephalitis continues to rise in Kerala, uncertainty persists over the exact mode of transmission and effective preventive measures. The deadly infection, which is caused by an amoeba that attacks the brain, has claimed 17 lives in the last nine months in the state, with seven reported this month alone. Initially, health experts believed that the infection primarily affected people who had bathed or swum in ponds, lakes, or ...Read More >
KOCHI: Biljith Biju was a first-year engineering student at Adi Shankara Institute of Engineering and Technology (ASIET) in Kalady. The 18-year-old Nedumbassery resident was riding a motorcycle on September 2 when a lorry that went out of control ran him over. "Pedestrian passersby moved him to the hospital. There was blood loss. Considering his age, a surgery was performed to save his life. But on the tenth day, he was declared brain dead," said a source. Biljith's heart, kidneys, corneas, liv ...Read More >
KOCHI: Biljith Biju and Isaac George, two youngsters who were declared brain dead last week, have, through organ donation, served a purpose beyond saving lives -- raising awareness of the importance of their life-affirming acts of eternal kindness. And, this has reflected in the number of organ-donation pledges made in the state on Friday and Saturday. On September 13, 191 people pledged to donate organs after their death. The number was 193 on September 12. "Factors like acceptance and the ho ...Read More >
Following Operation Sindoor, Corporal Varun Kumar, who lost his hand, is recovering at the Artificial Limb Centre (ALC) in Pune. He, along with other injured personnel, are making remarkable progress with the help of prosthetics and dedicated training. The ALC focuses on enabling self-reliance through rehabilitation, providing customized solutions and support for amputees to regain independence. Corporal Varun Kumar, a paramedic with the Indian Air Force, lost his right hand when an enemy missi ...Read More >
Kochi : The new cancer vaccine is not for the prevention of cancer, rather to prevent reoccurrence says Dr. Rajeev Jayadevan, Convener of the Research Cell, Kerala State IMA, and Chairman of the Scientific Committee, IMA Cochin. He was speaking at the inaugural event of the 2nd Annual Conference of The Gastrointestinal Oncology Society (GIOS) being held at Le Meridien Kochi. Highlighting the evolution of cancer treatment, including the development of new therapeutic cancer vaccines, Dr. Rajeev ...Read More >
The latest therapeutic cancer vaccines are designed to prevent cancer recurrence in patients who have already received treatment. These vaccines represent a form of immunotherapy that trains the immune system to target and destroy cancer cells. Experts emphasized the need for personalized treatment approaches in a rapidly evolving field. In a groundbreaking development, new therapeutic cancer vaccines have emerged, aimed at preventing the recurrence of cancer in treated patients, as explained b ...Read More >
Kochi, Sept 14: New cancer vaccines are being developed not to prevent the onset of cancer in healthy individuals but to stop its recurrence in those who have already undergone treatment, a medical expert has clarified. Speaking at the inaugural session of the second annual conference of the Gastrointestinal Oncology Society (GIOS) on Saturday, Dr Rajeev Jayadevan, convener of the Research Cell at Kerala State IMA and chairman of the scientific committee at IMA Cochin, explained that these are ...Read More >
Bengaluru, September 14: A suspected case of food or water contamination at the Morarji Desai Residential School for Minorities in Hirekodi village of Chikkodi taluk in Karnataka's Belagavi left 119 students ill, with 77 requiring hospitalisation on Friday morning, September 12. The incident unfolded around 9 am, after students began exhibiting symptoms including vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, and fever, The New Indian Express reported. The affected students are among the 400 residents of ...Read More >
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