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CDC adopts revised childhood immunization schedule, reducing recommended vaccines

IANS | January 6, 2026 7:18 AM

Washington, Jan 6 (IANS) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopted a revised US childhood immunization schedule that reduces the number of vaccines recommended for all children, following a federal review comparing American practices with those of other developed nations, a move President Donald Trump described as a major overhaul of public health policy.

India’s care economy to generate over 60 million jobs by 2030: Report

IANS | January 5, 2026 5:05 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) India’s care economy is expected to grow $300 billion and generate over 60 million jobs by 2030, with targeted investments in skilling, certification, formalisation, and demand creation, according to a report on Monday.

India’s first government AI clinic to boost public health system

IANS | January 5, 2026 4:05 PM

Dubai/New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) India’s first government-run artificial intelligence (AI) clinic, launched recently at the Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS) in Greater Noida, marks a major step in integrating advanced technology in the public health system of the country, according to a media report.

Type 2 diabetes quietly rewires heart, raises risk of failures: Study

IANS | January 5, 2026 12:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Type 2 diabetes quietly changes the heart structure and how it produces energy, thus increasing the risk of heart failure, according to a study.

Study shows heart disease deaths surge in patients with cancer

IANS | January 5, 2026 12:20 PM

New Delhi, Jan 5 (IANS) Patients with cancer are more likely to die from cardiovascular diseases, according to a study.

Ayush exports jump 6.11 pc to $689 million in 2024-25: Govt

IANS | January 4, 2026 7:37 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Exports of Ayush and herbal products have registered a growth of 6.11 per cent, increasing from $649.2 million in 2023–24 to $688.89 million in 2024–25, the government said on Sunday.

Centre seeks proposals under Rs 500 crore scheme to cut medical device imports

IANS | January 4, 2026 6:09 PM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) The Centre has invited proposals under two marginal investment sub-schemes to reduce India’s heavy dependence on imported medical devices and support clinical studies in the medtech sector, more than a year after the schemes were first announced.

Indore water crisis: Residents of Bakery Gali claim using contaminated, insect-infested water

IANS | January 4, 2026 11:03 AM

New Delhi, Jan 4 (IANS) Residents of Bakery Gali near Malwa Mill in Madhya Pradesh's Indore are grappling with a severe drinking water crisis, alleging that black, foul-smelling, and insect-infested water is being supplied through municipal taps, posing serious health risks, particularly to children.

Study warns of growing global threat of brain-eating amoebae in water, environment

IANS | January 3, 2026 6:38 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) The free-living amoebae, also known as brain-eating amoebae, are becoming a growing global public health threat, warned a new study.

Hope upcoming elected govt addresses health sector woes: Bangladesh media

IANS | January 3, 2026 5:16 PM

New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) A new government assuming office in Bangladesh after the February 12 general election will have to deal not only with deteriorating law-and-order and overall economy concerns, but also what some reports state as “fragile state” of the healthcare sector.

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CDC adopts revised childhood immunization schedule, reducing recommended vaccines

India’s care economy to generate over 60 million jobs by 2030: Report

India’s first government AI clinic to boost public health system

Type 2 diabetes quietly rewires heart, raises risk of failures: Study

Study shows heart disease deaths surge in patients with cancer

Ayush exports jump 6.11 pc to $689 million in 2024-25: Govt

Centre seeks proposals under Rs 500 crore scheme to cut medical device imports

Indore water crisis: Residents of Bakery Gali claim using contaminated, insect-infested water

Study warns of growing global threat of brain-eating amoebae in water, environment

Hope upcoming elected govt addresses health sector woes: Bangladesh media

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