Health News: Medical Updates

How SHE-LEAPS aims to propel data-driven growth to reach 6 crore 'Lakhpati Didis'

IANS | July 1, 2026 1:23 PM

New Delhi, July 1 (IANS) The SHE-LEAPS (Self-Help Entrepreneur-Livelihoods and Enterprise Application for Prosperity and Sustainability) digital initiative, just launched by the Centre to strengthen the empowerment of rural women, is expected to play a key role in achieving the target of 6 crore 'Lakhpati Didis', according to an official factsheet issued on Wednesday.

National Task Force on prevention of student suicides visits 30 higher education institutions

IANS | June 30, 2026 6:36 PM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) The National Task Force (NTF) on mental health of students and prevention of suicides in Higher Education Institutions (HEIs), conducted field visits to 30 HEIs across 10 states since May 2025, an official of the Union Education Ministry said on Tuesday.

Kerala Assembly passes NEET resolution, rejects BJP amendments

IANS | June 30, 2026 3:19 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, June 30 (IANS) The Kerala Assembly on Tuesday passed a resolution urging the Centre to comprehensively reform the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) and the country's national examination system, with the ruling United Democratic Front (UDF) and the opposition Left Democratic Front (LDF) joining hands to adopt the motion after rejecting amendments moved by the BJP.

FDA suspends licences of 6 eateries in Maharashtra for unhygienic kitchens, expired food

IANS | June 30, 2026 3:08 PM

Mumbai, June 30 (IANS) The Maharashtra Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has suspended the food business licences of six restaurants and eateries, including a prominent restaurant here after inspections revealed unhygienic kitchens, expired food stock and misbranded products, according to multiple reports.

Delhi Police bust drug syndicate, arrest 3 foreign nationals with commercial quantity of Amphetamine

IANS | June 30, 2026 9:01 AM

New Delhi, June 30 (IANS) In a major breakthrough under the ongoing drive against narcotics and as part of the 'Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyan', Delhi Police have busted an alleged drug trafficking network involving three persons, including two foreign nationals found overstaying in India, and recovered a commercial quantity of Amphetamine, officials said on Tuesday.

JP Nadda launches Ayushman Sarathi WhatsApp Chatbot, unified Drug Registry

IANS | June 29, 2026 5:44 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday launched a slew of digital initiatives like ‘Ayushman Sarathi–PM-JAY WhatsApp Chatbot’ and Drug Registry, to promote efficient service delivery and improved beneficiary satisfaction.

Govt invites proposals to reduce import dependence in medical devices

IANS | June 29, 2026 4:29 PM

New Delhi, June 29 (IANS) The Department of Pharmaceuticals has invited applications under the Scheme for Strengthening of Medical Device Industry (SMDI) to promote domestic manufacturing, reduce import dependence, support innovation and increase the depth of value chains in the medical devices sector, an official statement said on Monday.

Political witch hunt hits Bangladesh’s healthcare sector

IANS | June 28, 2026 7:26 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Recent administrative changes and political transitions in Bangladesh’s medical sector have affected several of the country’s famous doctors, raising questions about institutional continuity, human rights, and the future of public health, according to an article in the Bangladeshi media.

Ethical issues on data compliance loom as China's healthcare leans on AI

IANS | June 28, 2026 5:59 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) While AI in China’s healthcare industry is progressing towards providing reliable solutions, it is still not clear whether it can make a major change in the future of medicine, because this will depend on how stakeholders balance opportunity against risk, according to a media report

JP Nadda to release guidelines for 'Anaemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' tomorrow

IANS | June 28, 2026 5:44 PM

New Delhi, June 28 (IANS) Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda will on Monday release the operational guidelines for Anaemia Mukt Bharat (AMB) Abhiyaan -- a comprehensive, people-centric and technology-enabled initiative to fight anaemia, an official statement said on Sunday.

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How SHE-LEAPS aims to propel data-driven growth to reach 6 crore 'Lakhpati Didis'

National Task Force on prevention of student suicides visits 30 higher education institutions

Kerala Assembly passes NEET resolution, rejects BJP amendments

FDA suspends licences of 6 eateries in Maharashtra for unhygienic kitchens, expired food

Delhi Police bust drug syndicate, arrest 3 foreign nationals with commercial quantity of Amphetamine

JP Nadda launches Ayushman Sarathi WhatsApp Chatbot, unified Drug Registry

Govt invites proposals to reduce import dependence in medical devices

Political witch hunt hits Bangladesh’s healthcare sector

Ethical issues on data compliance loom as China's healthcare leans on AI

JP Nadda to release guidelines for 'Anaemia Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan' tomorrow

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