India re-elected to Codex Executive Committee, reaffirms collaborative global food governance

IANS | November 18, 2025 4:38 PM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) India has been re-elected to the Codex Executive Committee (CCEXEC) for the Asia region, securing unanimous decision by the global members which confirms the country’s collaborative leadership role until the end of CAC50 (2027) -- thus ensuring the technical and trade priorities of the Asian continent are represented at the highest level, it was announced on Tuesday.

Govt launches National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2.0

IANS | November 18, 2025 3:20 PM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare on Tuesday launched the second version of the National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance (2025-29) with key strategies to contain antibiotic resistance.

MP Cabinet approves 50-bedded Ayush hospitals in 12 districts

IANS | November 18, 2025 1:46 PM

Bhopal, Nov 18 (IANS) In a major push towards promoting traditional Indian systems of medicine, the Madhya Pradesh government on Tuesday decided to establish 50-bedded Ayush hospitals in 12 districts across the state.

India committed to reduce burden of COPD: JP Nadda

IANS | November 18, 2025 12:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) India is committed to reducing the burden of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), a lung and airway disease that affects breathing, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World COPD Day on Tuesday.

‘Encouraging gains’: WHO lauds India for narrowing TB detection gaps, reducing mortality

IANS | November 18, 2025 11:46 AM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday lauded India for making ‘encouraging gains’ to end tuberculosis (TB), with narrowing detection gaps and reducing mortality.

Piyush Goyal meets Norwegian Health Minister to deepen ties on pharma, tech

IANS | November 18, 2025 10:58 AM

New Delhi, Nov 18 (IANS) Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal met with Norwegian Health Minister Jan Christian Vestre to foster ties across healthcare, pharmaceuticals, and technology.

Nadda and Norwegian counterpart discuss healthcare partnership

IANS | November 17, 2025 7:29 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, J P Nadda on Monday held a meeting with his Norwegian counterpart Jan Christian Vestre, discussing India's priorities in digital health, human resource development, maternal and child nutrition and collaborative research on diseases.

10 Sattvik diets for nourishing your body and mind

IANS | November 17, 2025 5:58 PM

New Delhi, November 17 (IANS) A sattvik diet is widely recognised as beneficial for physical and mental health, emphasising fresh, whole, vegetarian foods that are light, natural, and minimally processed. Its importance in daily life is rooted in both nutritional value and its effects on mood, energy, and overall wellbeing.

Nurses are backbone of healthcare system: Govt officials

IANS | November 17, 2025 5:27 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) Nurses are the backbone of the healthcare system, said officials at the Health Ministry on Monday, while sharing India's progress in the Nursing Healthcare System.

Indian researchers develop smart portable device to detect toxic pesticides in water, food

IANS | November 17, 2025 2:56 PM

New Delhi, Nov 17 (IANS) A team of researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras and Panjab University has developed a portable, automated optical device capable of detecting extremely low concentrations of pesticide residues in water, food, and the environment that can pose serious risks to human and environmental health.

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India re-elected to Codex Executive Committee, reaffirms collaborative global food governance

Govt launches National Action Plan on Antimicrobial Resistance 2.0

MP Cabinet approves 50-bedded Ayush hospitals in 12 districts

India committed to reduce burden of COPD: JP Nadda

‘Encouraging gains’: WHO lauds India for narrowing TB detection gaps, reducing mortality

Piyush Goyal meets Norwegian Health Minister to deepen ties on pharma, tech

Nadda and Norwegian counterpart discuss healthcare partnership

10 Sattvik diets for nourishing your body and mind

Nurses are backbone of healthcare system: Govt officials

Indian researchers develop smart portable device to detect toxic pesticides in water, food

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