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.
Bangalore : Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd., (BSE: 544210, NSE: EMCURE) has announced the price revision of its weight management drug Poviztra® (semaglutide injection) across India. The reduced price would be starting at Rs. 3,999/- per month (4 weekly doses). The innovator Semaglutide is available in a once-weekly pen device in five strengths of 0.25 mg, 0.5 mg, 1.0 mg, 1.7 mg and a maintenance dose of 2.4 mg. It comes in a state-of-the-art pen device that provides the convenience of simple admini ...Read More >
KAMA AYURVEDA has launched Sandanya, an anti-blemish skincare collection based on Ayurveda and modern science. It offers blemish-prone skin a balanced care routine with 21 botanicals and modern actives such as botanical salicylic acid. Mahieka Sharma is the brand face, promoting mindful beauty philosophy. KAMA AYURVEDA has unveiled Sandanya, its premiere anti-blemish skincare collection, designed specifically for blemish-prone and imbalanced skin. Rooted in ancient Ayurvedic wisdom and supporte ...Read More >
* A 12% higher depression risk occurs among older adults with unemployed adult children * The impact is stronger when children provide crucial economic and social support to parents * Unemployment of first-born sons affects parental depression risk more than first-born daughters Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode New Delhi: A new analysis of data collected as part of India's longitudinal survey of older adults reveals a 12 per cent higher risk of depression when ad ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Soon-to-be brides and grooms seeking shortcuts to shed pounds before the big day have become the latest consumer target for weight-loss drugs in India. New Delhi wellness clinic Klarity Skin Clinic touts a "Mounjaro bride" package, while other clinics have woven weight-loss injections into "pre-wedding" transformation packages typically focused on skin treatments and hairstyle makeovers. In a social media video, Klarity offers "guided nutrition, Mounjaro and smart workouts" to prepa ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Soon-to-be brides and grooms seeking shortcuts to shed pounds before the big day have become the latest consumer target for weight-loss drugs in India. New Delhi wellness clinic Klarity Skin Clinic touts a "Mounjaro bride" package, while other clinics have woven weight-loss injections into "pre-wedding" transformation packages typically focused on skin treatments and hairstyle makeovers. Also Read: Weight-loss drug boom: Will cheaper Ozempic generics shake up India's fitness and nut ...Read More >
BENGALURU: The Karnataka government's Public-Private Partnership (PPP) dialysis programme received a boost with the introduction of an AI-enabled monitoring system aimed at improving patient safety and treatment quality. Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said the initiative would enhance clinical oversight and bring public dialysis services on par with private healthcare standards. The system, introduced by NephroPlus at KC General Hospital in Bengaluru, enables real-time tracking of critical di ...Read More >
Ayodhya , A 32-year-old woman and her newborn allegedly died due to medical negligence after a delivery was conducted by "untrained staff" at a private hospital here, with the doctor directing the procedure over the phone, officials and family members said on Thursday. Following the incident late Tuesday night in Faizabad city, the health department sealed the hospital and launched a probe. Suresh Yadav, a resident of Beniganj, said his wife Soni Yadav was admitted to Maa Parmeshwari Devi Memo ...Read More >
JAMMU, Apr 2: As BJP MLA RS Pathania today alleged fraud in purchase of cancer drugs in the Government Medical College (GMC) Jammu, Minister for Health and Medical Education Sakeena Itoo said that the Cancer Institutes and Oncology departments in Jammu and Kashmir are functioning as Day Care Centres exclusively for the administration of chemotherapy for solid tumours and these services are being provided strictly in accordance with the mandatory guidelines issued by Tata Memorial Centre (TMC). ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In an unusual protest, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) LB Nagar MLA Devirreddy Sudheer Reddy held a press meet at the media hall in the Assembly premises, wearing an outfit made of mosquito net material. Speaking to the media, the MLA said, "The situation in Hyderabad has worsened so much that 'the moment you open your mouth in Hyderabad, mosquitoes are flying into it. The public is being forced to take extreme steps. It seems like people will have to 'stitch mosquito nets for themselve ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 02: The Jammu and Kashmir Government informed the Legislative Assembly that chemotherapy services across hospitals are being delivered strictly in accordance with Tata Memorial Centre (TMC) guidelines, with no violations reported. The details were shared in response to a starred question tabled by MLA R.S. Pathania regarding Cancer Treatment Institutes in the UT operating day-care facilities. The house was informed that the Cancer Institutes/Oncology Departments function as Day C ...Read More >
Pune: Biomedical waste, considered among the most hazardous categories of hospital waste, has been found dumped in the open inside the Aundh District Hospital (ADH) campus, raising serious concerns over public health and safety. Used injections, syringes, medicine vials, saline bottles and face masks were spotted lying unattended on open ground behind the 108 ambulance service office near the Chest (Tuberculosis) Hospital on Tuesday. The waste was reportedly noticed by citizens and attendants o ...Read More >
Kanpur: Ghaziabad police have arrested two more suspects in the illegal kidney trade and transplant racket that used a Telegram group to operate. The two men, Kuldeep Singh Raghav and Rajesh Kumar, were OT in-charges at different hospitals, and police are now tracking their third associate, a doctor.Dr Rohit, who ran the kidney trade racket, used to provide Rs 40,000-40,000 and flight tickets for each transplant to these people. On the day of the transplant, eight people arrived at Ahuja Hospita ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Dr T. Krishna Murthy, brain and spine surgeon, said that children with autism often have different sensory processing abilities, which influence their behaviour and interaction with the environment. He highlighted the critical role of parents in early identification by observing key developmental indicators such as eye contact, responsiveness, and interaction levels in infants.He was speaking at a seminar, 'Early Identification and Intervention in Autism: Changing Life Trajectories' o ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: The battle against mosquitoes on Thursday was taken up a notch by BRS LB Nagar MLA Devireddy Sudheer Reddy, who demanded that the government and the GHMC wake up to the problem and take steps to control the burgeoning numbers of mosquitoes in the city. Sudheer Reddy, armed with a mosquito fogging machine and wearing a specially stitched suit made of mosquito netting, addressed a press conference at the BRS Legislature Party office in the Assembly complex here, and said: "The problem ...Read More >
Bhiwandi, April 2: In a proactive step towards safeguarding women's health, the Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation (BMC) has intensified its public outreach, urging citizens to ensure HPV vaccination for adolescent girls. The appeal comes amid rising concerns over cervical cancer, one of the most common cancers affecting women in India. Health officials stress importance of vaccination Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sandeep Gadekar has called upon parents to come forward and vaccinate their daughters u ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: A 'highly mutated' COVID-19 variant, which is spreading fast in the US and parts of Europe, has triggered worldwide concern. However, experts said there is no immediate risk in India. Nicknamed 'Cicada', the BA.3.2 is on the list of COVID-19 variants being tracked by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Though cases due to 'Cicada', nicknamed for the insect's ability to disappear and then reemerge after years underground, are ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a concerning incident, a stray dog from Mazgaon's Irani Wadi has bitten two children just ten days after being released back into the area by the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC). The dog was earlier picked up for aggressive behaviour by the civic body, was sterilised, and then returned to the area. According to a report by Mumbai Mirror, after returning to the area, the again started chasing and attacking people. The dog bit two children in separate incidents, one aged seven ...Read More >
An analysis of a nationwide lifestyle and digestive health survey has flagged low awareness of colorectal cancer and widespread digestive health concerns among Bengalureans. The findings indicate a high reliance on self-medication and delayed medical consultation, raising concerns about late diagnosis of serious gastrointestinal conditions. March is observed globally as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month. In Bengaluru, of the 937 respondents surveyed, 88% reported managing gastric issues such a ...Read More >
Bengaluru, Apr 2 (PTI) The introduction of an AI-enabled monitoring system will significantly enhance patient safety and treatment quality under Karnataka's public-private partnership dialysis programme, Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said on Thursday. Launching the AI-based smart monitoring system at KC General Hospital in Bengaluru, the minister said such technological innovations bring dialysis services delivered under the PPP model on par with private healthcare standards. "The introduct ...Read More >
Bengaluru Tragedy: A tragic incident unfolded in Bengaluru where a 29-year-old software professional, identified as Pratibha, died by suicide shortly after her 11-month-old son, Agastya, accidentally drowned at their home. The tragic event took place on April 1 when she was alone with the child with the husband, Mahantesh, at work. Bengaluru Tragedy: What Happened Here? Bengaluru Tragedy: As per a report by NDTV Reports indicated that the unfortunate event occurred as the infant was crawling a ...Read More >
Nashik: In the self-styled godman Ashok Kharat case, sources have revealed that the Special Investigation Team (SIT) has questioned three to four doctors from the city. The inquiry reportedly focused on doctors who allegedly provided abortion pills to women. During the investigation, it has also come to light that, acting on advice from these doctors, Ashok Kharat allegedly gave women sedatives and painkiller tablets under the name of "Oceano Jal." In one instance, a woman who had allegedly bec ...Read More >
Qdenga vaccine against dengue (image is for representation purposes only) AI generated image ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Qdenga dengue vaccine expected to launch in India by 2026 after regulatory approval * Vaccine developed by Takeda Pharma, to be made in India with Biological E under Make-in-India * Qdenga requires two doses and protects against all dengue serotypes, including prior infections Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode ...Read More >
Bengaluru: A 29-year-old woman died by suicide minutes after her 11-month-old child accidentally drowned in a bucket of water at their home in Bengaluru. The woman, identified as Pratibha, was a software professional, and her child, Agastya, was reportedly crawling around the house when the accident occurred. The incident, as per a report by NDTV, took place on Wednesday (April 1) while Pratibha was home alone with the child, her husband Mahantesh being at work. At one point, Pratibha went to t ...Read More >
Bengaluru, The Karnataka government on Wednesday unveiled a draft policy designed to address the growing concerns around excessive and unsafe digital technology use among students, with a strong focus on mental health, cyber safety, and responsible digital behaviour through a structured school-based framework. Releasing the gist of the draft policy, state Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao noted that the public is aware of the negative effects of mobile phones on health and education, citing link ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: With prices of GLP-1 drugs crashing and their generic versions flooding the market, govt has cracked down on their misuse, inspecting 49 businesses and issuing notices while also flagging risks of unsupervised consumption in a detailed advisory.To ensure ethical pharmaceutical practices, Drug Controller General of India has intensified surveillance of unauthorised sale and promotion of the drugs. In India, GLP-1 medicines can be prescribed only by endocrinologists, internal medicine s ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Strengthening last-mile healthcare access, the Punjab Government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann, has activated its extensive ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activity) workers' network to accelerate enrolments under the Mukh Mantri Sehat Yojna (MMSY), with over 19,000 ASHA workers and 900 facilitators now driving registrations across villages in Punjab. ASHA workers are playing a critical role in expanding the scheme's reach at the grassroots level. Each w ...Read More >
Guwahati: The Singapore Police Force has formally concluded its investigation into the death of Assamese singer Zubeen Garg, ruling out any foul play and confirming that the incident was an accidental drowning. According to official findings, the incident took place on September 19, 2025, during a private yacht outing near Lazarus Island. Garg had initially entered the water wearing a life jacket but later removed it after returning to the yacht. He subsequently went back into the water alone a ...Read More >
BENGALURU: NU Hospitals, Shivamogga, has performed the first cadaveric kidney transplant in the Malnad region, marking a significant step towards decentralising advanced healthcare services. The donor organ was retrieved from a brain-dead patient at Father Muller Hospital after the family consented to organ donation. The recipient, a 71-year-old patient with a history of ischemic heart disease, underwent a complex and high-risk procedure that lasted several hours overnight. The surgery was led ...Read More >
Srinagar, Apr 01: Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are a diverse group of conditions characterised by some degree of difficulty with social interaction and communication. Other characteristics are atypical patterns of activities and behaviours, such as difficulty with transition from one activity to another, a focus on details and unusual reactions to sensations. As the world observes World Autism Awareness Day on April 2, conversations around child development, screen exposure, and neurodevelopm ...Read More >
India has a long history of eradicating and eliminating serious disease burdens through well-planned and well-executed campaigns. From the eradication of smallpox in the 1950s to the more recent Pulse Polio drives, these campaigns were designed for success. That same discipline and public trust will now determine the success of HPV vaccination. The Indian Cancer Society has long been concerned about the devastation caused by cervical cancer. The statistics on files represent real women to the S ...Read More >
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