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.
THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: Nearly 2,000 children with Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) from low-income families have been struggling since June 1, following a change in the insulin regimen under the Mittayi Project run by the Social Security Mission. The switch from rapid-acting to slow-acting insulin has caused delays in meals, poor blood sugar control, and serious health complications-especially for school-going children. Children now have to wait up to an hour after their insulin shot before eating, disrupting school routines and often leaving them hungry and distressed. "The wait gets longer because blood sugar has to be checked before meals and the insulin dose adjusted. Kids start crying when they see others eating," said Abdul Jaleel, state secretary of the Kerala Type 1 Diabetes Welfare Society. The slow-acting insulin, though significantly cheaper - costing less than one-fifth of the rapid-acting variant - is falling short in effectiveness. It takes up to eight hours to control blood sugar, whereas rapid-acting insulin works within three hours. Parents report hypoglycemic episodes marked by trembling, dizziness, mood swings, headaches, and, in severe cases, seizures. To manage emergencies, parents pack school bags with glucose powder, honey, and juice. "We're forced to buy rapid-acting insulin from the market despite the cost because our children's lives are at stake," said Jaleel. Managing juvenile T1D can cost families around Rs 10,000 a month. A 10-year-old typically requires five cartridges, priced between Rs 930 and Rs 1,200 each.
Experts suggest that fasting needs special care when you're on anti-ageing drugs. Photo: Instagram In the search for glowing skin, youthful energy, and prolonged vitality, many people turn to a combination of anti-ageing treatments and multivitamin supplements. From collagen and glutathione to NAD+ boosters and fat-soluble vitamins, these regimens are becoming increasingly popular. At the same time, fasting (intermittent fasting, juice cleanse, restricted fasting and more) has emerged as a go-t ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 16 (ANI): The Indian government expressed regret on Tuesday over the reported demolition of the ancestral property of celebrated filmmaker and writer Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh and expressed its willingness to extend cooperation in its restoration. "We note with profound regret that the ancestral property of noted filmmaker and litterateur Satyajit Ray in Mymensingh, Bangladesh, belonging to his grandfather and eminent litterateur, Upendra Kishor Ray Chowdhury, is being demolished," the Ministry of External Affairs said. Also Read | India Urges Bangladesh ...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 of such fruit may lead to serious health issues, including oral irritation, throat discomfort, gast ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26: Abbott, the global healthcare company, today announced the launch of the FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor, Abbott's latest addition to the FreeStyle Libre sensor portfolio. This innovative device offers automatic glucose readings every minute straight to your phone, empowering people with diabetes to manage their condition with confidence, precision, and ease. People living with diabetes can see their glucose readings, without having to scan, and receive alerts automatically on their compatible[3] smartphone when low glucose levels [4] or high glucose leve ...Read More >
Guwahati: State is witnessing a concerning surge in Japanese encephalitis (JE) cases, with Gauhati Medical College and Hospital (GMCH) reporting 47 confirmed infections so far. The mosquito-borne viral disease has already claimed 13 lives across the state. Data provided by GMCH authorities shows that JE cases began emerging in April, with the first fatalities reported in June. While six patients have recovered and been discharged, three left the hospital against medical advice and several others are still undergoing treatment. The infection has been detected across several districts -- Kamrup ...Read More >
BusinessWire India Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26: Abbott, the global healthcare company, today announced the launch of the FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor, Abbott's latest addition to the FreeStyle Libre sensor portfolio. This innovative device offers automatic glucose readings every minute straight to your phone, empowering people with diabetes to manage their condition with confidence, precision, and ease. People living with diabetes can see their glucose readings, without having to scan, and receive alerts automatically on their compatible[3] smartphone when low glucose levels [4] ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: More than half of the total Covid-positive cases in Gujarat -- over 700 identified so far -- were recorded in the 25 to 50 years age group, or the 'working age group', state health department officials have said. About 10% of the cases were among infants under one year of age, according to govt data. Officials also said that the number of senior citizens in recent cases is relatively very low. Health experts pointed out that three patients who died of Covid -- all from Ahmedabad -- were women aged 18, 20 and 47 years. "No definite pattern is emerging yet, as cases are under control ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 14 (SocialNews.XYZ) Dietary approaches like intermittent energy restriction, time-restricted eating, and continuous energy restriction can all improve blood sugar levels and body weight in people with obesity and type 2 diabetes, according to a study. Although researchers identified improved HbA1c levels, and adverse events were similar across the three groups, the IER group showed greater advantages in reducing fasting blood glucose, improving insulin sensitivity, lowering triglycerides, and strengthening adherence to the dietary interventions. IER typically involves periods ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Indian Institute of Public Health in Gandhinagar (IIPH-G) in collaboration with state-based endocrinologists will map the prevalence of Type 1 diabetes in Gujarat in a longitudinal study. The project, announced on Monday, will be a ten-year long study and will be one of the biggest to explore various aspects of the condition including comorbidities, mortality, and rural vs urban divide, among others.Dr Komal Shah, lead, NCD Advocacy and Research Collaboration (NCDArc) Centre at IIPH-G, said that a stakeholders' meeting was held on Monday with participation from state education and s ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Home-grown FMCG major Dabur expects its consolidated revenues to grow in mid-single digits in the March quarter of FY26, led by a sequential recovery in the domestic market and double-digit growth from the international market. Besides, the company expects its operating profit to grow ahead of the topline, said Dabur in an update for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. The March quarter witnessed "steady momentum" in the domestic India business, underpinned by a stable macroeconomic environment. Its India FMCG business witnessed sequential recovery in demand and is likel ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Apr 4 : "International Diabetes Federation" (IDF) President-elect, Dr Niti Pall, currently on India visit, called on Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh, who is also a noted Professor of Medicine & Diabetes, and discussed, among other things, indigenous biosimilar Insulin production as well as Diabetes related indigenous biomanufacturing prospects. The meeting underscored the importance of strengthening India's capabilities in insulin manufacturing, particularly biosimilar insulins and Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) instruments. The discussion brought into focus growing global c ...Read More >
Nagpur: Eminent neurologists from the city joined experts from across the globe on World Brain Tumour Day to raise awareness about the disease.At an event held at the Indian Medical Association (IMA) headquarters in Nagpur, specialists emphasised the importance of early diagnosis, discussed symptoms and treatment options, and highlighted the multifaceted challenges faced by patients and their families.Renowned neurologist and Padma Shri Dr Chandrashekhar Meshram stressed the need for timely detection and comprehensive care. He said awareness about the type of brain tumour and its symptoms is c ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The Government of India on Thursday released details on the GLP -1 Drugs' use, risks, and regulation, according to an official press release. Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce adequate insulin, or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces, leading to high blood sugar. If left untreated, it can lead to complications like blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke and lower limb amputation. Insulin and glucagon are hormones produced by the pancreas that regulate blood sugar (glucose) levels. I ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Atleast 18 individuals were hospitalised on Tuesday evening, July 9, in Hyderabad after reportedly drinking adulterated toddy from Kukatpally shops. The incident came to light after the department started receiving alerts from various hospitals, including one in Kukatpally, with patients complaining of dizziness, diarrhea, and low blood sugar levels. According to a report by The Hindu, initial investigations revealed that the cases were tied to toddy shops in Kukatpally. The majority of the victims are wage laborers who live in places such as Hyderanagar and Indiranagar and among ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 1 (ANI): The Government of India on Thursday released details on the GLP -1 Drugs' use, risks, and regulation, according to an official press release. Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas does not produce adequate insulin, or when the body cannot effectively use the insulin it produces, leading to high blood sugar. If left untreated, it can lead to complications like blindness, kidney failure, heart attacks, stroke and lower limb amputation. Also Read | Patna Shocker: Woman Drugged With Sedative-Laced Drink and Gang-Raped on Pretext of Job Prom ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Do you or someone close to you experience frequent headaches, numbness or weakness in limbs, seizures, vision or speech changes, imbalance, or sudden memory issues? These could be early symptoms of a brain tumour, a serious and potentially life-threatening neurological condition. The brain is an important part of our body. If these symptoms become more frequent or severe, it could indicate the growth of a brain tumor. Brain tumors are also a type of health emergency -- they often grow slowly but can strike suddenly. Highlighting the unparallel role brain plays and the damage tumors ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram, June 27 (UNI) Amid rising cases of diabetes, over 5 crore Indians remain undiagnosed, prompting urgent calls for regular screening and lifestyle changes. India faces an alarming diabetes prevalence of 11.4 per cent, with over 10 crore people currently living with the condition, Dr Naresh Purohit, Advisor for the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Diabetes, said. Quoting his recent scientific report published in the Australian Journal of Public Health, acclaimed physician pointed out that God's own country, 'Kerala', is witnessing a dramatic demographic shift ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 GW of renewable projects, while exploring new opportunities in other states. The Group has already e ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 4 (SocialNews.XYZ) Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh met with International Diabetes Federation President-elect Dr Niti Pall, and the latter highlighted that Asian and African countries "are increasingly looking to India for affordable diabetes care solutions," due to leadership in supplying cost-effective vaccines, an official statement said on Saturday. Dr Singh and Dr Pall discussed indigenous biosimilar insulin production and diabetes related indigenous biomanufacturing prospects, the Ministry of Earth Sciences said in a statement. She pointed out that high insulin prices ...Read More >
India Diabetes Market: By Type; By Treatment Type; By Doses Form; Route of Administration; By End User; By Distribution Channel; Supplier Landscape; 2025-2034 The India diabetes market attained a value of approximately INR 316.00 Billion in 2024. The market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.00% during the forecast period of 2025-2034, reaching an estimated value of around INR 1394.01 Billion by 2034. The rising prevalence of diabetes, driven by sedentary lifestyles, changing dietary habits, and increasing obesity rates, is contributing significantly to the mar ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Two persons died and 17 others were taken ill after consuming adulterated toddy in the Kukatpally area of Hyderabad. While a man succumbed while undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital on Wednesday, a woman died at a private hospital. Sita Ram (47), a native of Wanaparthy district who was residing in Hydernagar, died at Gandhi Hospital. Earlier, a woman died at a private hospital. Relatives of Swarupa were preparing to perform her last rites, but police intervened to shift the body to the Gandhi Hospital mortuary for autopsy. She was identified as Swarupa (65). The affected pers ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Two persons died and 17 others were taken ill after consuming adulterated toddy in the Kukatpally area of Hyderabad. While a man succumbed while undergoing treatment at Gandhi Hospital on Wednesday, a woman died at a private hospital. Sita Ram (47), a native of Wanaparthy district who was residing in Hydernagar, died at Gandhi Hospital. Earlier, a woman died at a private hospital. Relatives of Swarupa were preparing to perform her last rites, but police intervened to shift the body to the Gandhi Hospital mortuary for autopsy. She was identified as Swarupa ...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 water samples for testing. Last week, Kerala reported fifth death in a month from the disease. Shobhana ...Read More >
La Paz in Bolivia is known as the highest city in the world. Transportation includes a unique cable car system. The city's markets, such as the Witches' Market, and places like the Valley of the Moon highlight its cultural richness. While altitude sickness can be a concern, the city's indigenous heritage and cuisine offer a deeply rewarding experience. Read less Nestled high in the Andes, in Bolivia, at an astonishing elevation of 3,650 metres (11,975 feet) above sea level, La Paz is more than just a city -- it's an adventure. It is not known as the highest city in the world for nothing. To g ...Read More >
CHENNAI: In the aftermath of Nipah virus cases being reported in Palakkad and Malappuram districts of Kerala, the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine stated that Tamil Nadu residents need not panic as the state is actively taking all precautionary measures to prevent the spread of the virus. Medical teams in districts bordering Kerala are on standby to detect and respond to suspected cases, the DPH said in a release. No such case has been reported in Tamil Nadu so far as per the release, which further advised the public to remain calm, vigilant and follow basic safety measure ...Read More >
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 26: Abbott, the global healthcare company, today announced the launch of the FreeStyle Libre 2 Plus sensor, Abbott latest addition to the FreeStyle Libre sensor portfolio. This innovative device offers automatic glucose readings every minute straight to your phone, empowering people with diabetes to manage their condition with confidence, precision, and ease. People living with diabetes can see their glucose readings, without having to scan, and receive alerts automatically on their compatible or high glucose levels4 happen, letting them make informed deci ...Read More >
India has officially approved the use of Ozempic (semaglutide), a once-a-week injection designed for adults with type 2 diabetes. Approved by the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), this drug has made headlines worldwide not just for diabetes management but also for its weight loss effects. As India faces rising rates of diabetes, Ozempic's arrival is more than just a medical update, it could influence lifestyle choices for millions.Here's all we need to know about what this new development means, its potential benefits, risks, and lifestyle implications.What exactly is Ozempi ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers from IIT Bombay, along with IIT Kanpur and the Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute, have discovered a key factor that speeds up the worsening of type 2 diabetes. This finding could help in developing better diabetes medicines in the future. The study found that a substance called fibrillar collagen I, which is part of the body's support structure (extracellular matrix), plays a role in the harmful clumping of a hormone called amylin inside the pancreas. These toxic clumps damage the insulin-producing β-cells, making it harder for the ...Read More >
Two-year-old Bain Brandon has type 1 diabetes and needs insulin to live. But even with health insurance, the price tag isn't cheap. A 1-month supply of insulin vials and a 3-month supply of backup pens for the Mississippi toddler cost his parents $194 last week, according to his mom, 29-year-old Marlee Brandon. They can afford it right now -- but she worries about the future. "One day, Bain will be an adult, and he won't be able to be on our insurance anymore," she said. "I feel like a lot of p ...Read More >
FDA Approves Kirsty (insulin aspart-xjhz), an Interchangeable Biosimilar to NovoLog BRIDGEWATER, N.J., United States and BENGALURU, Karnataka, India: July 15, 2025 -- Biocon Biologics Ltd (BBL), a fully integrated global biosimilars company and subsidiary of Biocon Ltd. (BSE code: 532523, NSE: BIOCON), today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Kirsty™ (Insulin Aspart-xjhz), 100 units/mL as the first and only interchangeable* biosimilar to NovoLog® (Insulin ...Read More >