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.
Navi Mumbai: An RTI activist was seriously injured after an unidentified motorcycle-borne assailant opened fire in Airoli around midnight on Monday, with the victim sustaining a bullet injury to the neck. Police have launched a search operation to trace the attacker. Victim Identified and Hospitalised The injured has been identified as Amit Maurya, while Sandeep Gawas, who was present with him at the time of the incident, escaped unhurt. Maurya is currently undergoing treatment at Fortis Hospi ...Read More >
Hyderabad: AstraZeneca Pharma India, a subsidiary of British-Swedish pharma giant AstraZeneca Plc, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Telangana govt to introduce AI-powered lung cancer screening across 20 public health facilities.The move is aimed at improving early detection of the disease in both urban and rural areas.As part of the collaboration, the screening will deploy Indian startup Qure.ai's AI-enabled chest X-ray solution to help clinicians identify high-risk pulmonary no ...Read More >
Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI) organised its 5th CAPS camp at Delhi Police HQ on World Health Day, offering free screenings for various cancers. The initiative aimed to promote early detection and gather data for indigenous screening protocols. On the occasion of World Health Day, Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI) successfully organised the 5th CAPS (Cancer Awareness, Prevention and Screening) Camp at the Delhi Police Headquarters. The event, held from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, witnessed enth ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): On the occasion of World Health Day, Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI) successfully organised the 5th CAPS (Cancer Awareness, Prevention and Screening) Camp at the Delhi Police Headquarters. The event, held from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, witnessed enthusiastic participation from members of the Delhi Police. The initiative aimed to promote early detection and prevention of cancer through awareness and accessible screening services. A wide range of services was off ...Read More >
Cancer In Telangana: Telangana Health Minister C Damodar Rajanarasimha on Tuesday declared cancer as a notifiable disease and launched a cancer registry, marking a big move to improve cancer care in the state. The southern state reports 55,000 to 60,000 new cancer cases every year. Expressing his concerns over the huge number of cases, the minister said every cancer case would be registered with the announcement of cancer as a notifiable disease. "Free lung cancer treatment for patients in 20 ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 7 (PTI) In a measure aimed at improving cancer care in the state, Telangana Health Minister C Damodar Rajanarasimha on Tuesday declared cancer as a notifiable disease and launched a cancer registry. Expressing concern that about 55,000 to 60,000 new cancer cases are being reported in the state every year, he said every cancer case would be registered with the announcement of cancer as a notifiable disease. The cancer registry would help the government in having accurate data for ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Food safety officers organised a camp in the city to raise awareness against food adulteration in Hyderabad. The camp was organised in an effort to promote safer consumption practices among the public. Food safety officers from Telangana organised the camp where they educated the residents on how they could identify adulteration in popular food items, including cereals, pulses, fruits, milk, spices, jaggery, paneer, and sweets. In the course of the program, the food safety officers ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 7 (PTI) As prices tumble and generic versions of GLP-1-based weight-loss drugs flood the market, a quiet frenzy is unfolding that has doctors and authorities alarmed. Medicines that are strictly prescription-based are being bought over the counter with their use expanding beyond clinical settings, often with little medical advice. For many people eager to lose weight quickly, the promise of fast results is overshadowing concerns about safety. Important factors -- like correct do ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The French Ministry of Health has updated its official position on smokeless tobacco products following a recent report by the French Agency for Food Safety, Environment, and Occupational Health (ANSES). After reviewing more than 2,500 scientific publications, the agency concluded that while smokeless tobacco products are not risk-free, their harm levels are considerably lower than those of conventional cigarettes. For India, this development merits careful cons ...Read More >
Mumbai : On the occasion of World Health Day, PharmEasy, one of India's leading healthcare platforms, has launched its latest digital campaign highlighting the growing risk of heart disease among younger Indians and encouraging a shift from reactive treatment to preventive health checkups. The campaign features health educator and advocate Prashant Desai and highlights the importance of early detection and regular screening of heart health. In the campaign film, Prashant Desai shares his person ...Read More >
Image for representation purposes only AI generated image ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * AIIMS New Delhi launched a VR training centre for medical and nursing education on April 6 * The centre was developed with MediSim VR to offer simulation-based healthcare training * The partnership focuses on AI-enabled VR impact on skill development and training standards Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode The All India Institute of Medical Scie ...Read More >
India's Antibiotic Habit: A Growing Threat to Gut HealthSource : AI-generated, for illustrative purposes Did you know? As per the University of Washington study published in The Lancet in 2021, drug-resistant infections in India were directly responsible for 267,000 deaths and contributed to nearly one million more. India stands at the cusp of an antibiotic epidemic that threatens the lives of thousands and poses a global health threat. There is a looming quick-fix culture of grabbing antibiot ...Read More >
* The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has aided over two lakh families with cashless medical care in Punjab * The scheme covers treatment costs up to Rs 10 lakh per family annually for all Punjab residents * More than Rs 300 crore spent on 40,000 surgeries via 900+ government and private hospitals Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Chandigarh: The Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojana has provided cashless medical treatment to more than two lakh families in Punjab, easing their financ ...Read More >
Srinagar- Cancer cases continue to rise in Kashmir, reveals the data. It states that as many as 50,551 cancer cases were reported in Kashmir between 2018 and 2024, underscoring the urgent need for early detection, timely treatment, and preventive healthcare measures. A Right to Information (RTI) application filed by activist Syed Adil, reveals that 22,130 cancer cases were recorded at Government Medical College Jammu between 2015 and 2025, with lung cancer emerging as the most common malignancy ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 7 (SocialNews.XYZ) Marking the occasion of World Health Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed heartfelt gratitude to healthcare workers and all those committed to improving global well-being, while reiterating the need to build a healthier and more inclusive society. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi said, "On World Health Day, we express our gratitude to all those who dedicate themselves tirelessly to the service of others and work towards a healthier ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): The World Health Organisation (WHO) South-East Asia Region on Tuesday called for urgent, science-led action and a stronger One Health approach to address increasingly complex and interconnected health risks, marking World Health Day 2026. "Across the Region, health risks are increasingly driven by climate variability, environmental change, and evolving disease patterns. Responding effectively requires stronger, science-led and cross-sectoral approaches grounded ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: As Odisha joins the rest of the world in observing World Health Day (Tuesday), the occasion serves as a timely reminder that health is far more than the absence of disease -- it encompasses complete physical, mental and social well-being. This year's theme by the World Health Organization, "Together for Health, Stand with Science," holds particular relevance amid rising health and mental health challenges in the state as well as across India. A specialist in urology and kidney tran ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 7 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed gratitude to healthcare workers and reaffirmed the government's commitment to strengthening healthcare systems on the occasion of World Health Day. In a post shared on X, the Prime Minister said, "On World Health Day, we express our gratitude to all those who dedicate themselves tirelessly to the service of others and work towards a healthier planet." Reiterating the government's focus on public health, he adde ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Managing prostate cancer cases in Hyderabad is becoming challenging as many patients are being diagnosed at advanced stages due to low levels of early screening. As per the data from Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), prostate cancer accounts for 6.9 percent of all cancers among men in the city. By 2026, Telangana is expected to record over 21,252 new cancer cases in men, but less than 4 percent of people are currently undergoing screening. Unhealthy lifestyle habits suc ...Read More >
"For the Nuh district, higher remuneration has been approved to attract specialists. Doctors with MBBS and diploma qualifications will be paid Rs 1.5 lakh per month, while those with MBBS and MD/MS/DNB qualifications will receive Rs 2 lakh per month," she said, according to an official statement. The health minister said the government aims to ensure better and timely healthcare services for all citizens of the state. Appointment of specialist doctors in government hospitals will not only impr ...Read More >
Hyderabad: CuraTeQ Biologics, a wholly owned subsidiary of Aurobindo Pharma, on Monday said it has reported positive top-line Phase 3 results for BP11, its investigational biosimilar to Xolair, or omalizumab.CuraTeQ said the study met all primary endpoints in patients with chronic spontaneous urticaria receiving the 300 mg dose, demonstrating high comparability with the reference product. The company said it plans to use the results to support regulatory submissions for chronic spontaneous urtic ...Read More >
Indian brides are turning to low-cost weight-loss injections ahead of their weddings. Freepik ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Soon-to-be Indian brides and grooms increasingly seek weight-loss drugs before weddings * Mounjaro is preferred over Wegovy and prescribed only for medically eligible patients * Regulators warn against misuse amid cheaper local weight-loss drug versions flooding market Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Soon-to ...Read More >
* Doctors at RML Hospital performed a minimally invasive heart surgery on a 31-year-old woman. * The patient had Situs Inversus, a rare condition with mirror-image organ placement. * She also had a partial AV canal defect causing abnormal blood mixing in the heart. Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: In what the hospital claimed to be a global first, doctors at the RML Hospital have successfully performed a minimally invasive heart surgery on a 31-year-ol ...Read More >
Robotic surgery, AI X-rays, cath labs, critical care blocks in pipeline Srinagar, Apr 5: The government has revealed an ambitious and multi-pronged plan to transform healthcare delivery system with high-end facilities like robotic surgery units, new cardiac cath labs, PET-CT scanners, AI-enabled diagnostics, and expanded critical care infrastructure to be rolled out in the coming years. The Health and Medical Education Department explicitly acknowledged gaps in infrastructure and staff in the ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Teenagers in cities such as Hyderabad and Mumbai are increasingly taking to vaping due to peer pressure and flavoured devices, leading to a rise in dental problems among Gen Z, doctors said on the occasion of World Health Day. Dental experts said cases of dry mouth, cavities and gum infections linked to vaping are being reported at de-addiction centres run by Government Dental Colleges. "It often starts casually," said Dr Jaineel Parekh, noting that children as young as 13 to 15 are ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 4 (PTI) Widely used heart disease risk calculators may be failing to identify a large proportion of Indians at risk, with nearly 80 per cent of patients who eventually suffered a heart attack not being classified as 'high-risk' beforehand, according to new research. The research titled "Comparison of ASCVD Risk Prediction Models in STEMI: Insights from a South Asian Cohort" was conducted by a team of scientists from Govind Ballabh Pant Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education ...Read More >
New Delhi: Summer has arrived, bringing with it the much-anticipated mango season. Eating ripe mangoes is one of the best things about this time of year, their sweet, juicy flavour can cool you down and lift your mood. Additionally, mangoes are packed with vitamins and fibre. However, eating chemically ripened mangoes can pose serious health risks. Days after 200 kg of chemically ripened mangoes were seized in Hyderabad in Telangana, prominent health experts on Monday cautioned that consumption ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 6 (PTI) Haryana Health Minister Arti Singh Rao on Monday said that 195 specialist doctors will be recruited on a contractual basis in government hospitals to address the shortage of specialists. The minister said the recruitment process will be transparent and merit-based. "For districts other than Nuh, specialist doctors with MBBS and diploma qualifications will be paid Rs 1 lakh per month, while those with MBBS and MD (doctor of medicine)/MS (master of surgery)/DNB (a postgra ...Read More >
New Delhi: Heart disease risk calculators used across hospitals may not accurately identify Indians, who face imminent danger, states a new research involving nearly 5,000 patients. The study found that close to 80 per cent of individuals who eventually suffered a first heart attack had not been labelled 'high-risk' by widely accepted global scoring systems. These findings raise serious concerns about preventive cardiology practices in India, where heart disease often strikes earlier and progres ...Read More >
Hyderabad, Apr 6 (PTI) Telangana Health Minister C Damodar Rajanarasimha on Monday said that the state government will establish a special mechanism to check food adulteration and take tough measures against those involved in it. The proposed measures include invoking the provisions of the Preventive Detention Act, he said, speaking after flagging off a food safety awareness walkathon here. Observing that the state government has set up EAGLE Force (Elite Action Group for Drug Law Enforcement) ...Read More >
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