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Rising paediatric HIV cases highlight unsafe practices in Pakistan's healthcare system: Report

IANS | April 20, 2026 9:08 PM

Islamabad, April 20 (IANS) The rise in paediatric HIV cases in Pakistan's Karachi is the consequence of a healthcare system that continues to tolerate unsafe practices despite knowing their cost. Figures from the Sindh Infectious Diseases Hospital and Research Centre and Indus Hospital point to a disturbing escalation as admissions of HIV-positive children have increased within a year, with many of them aged below five years.

‘Silence is not virtue’: Shark Tank India Judge Namita Thapar slams trolls over Namaz remark

IANS | April 20, 2026 4:46 PM

New Delhi, April 20 (IANS) Namita Thapar, judge on Shark Tank India and Executive Director of Emcure Pharmaceuticals, on Monday hit back at trolls after facing online backlash over her remarks on the health benefits of namaz posted on Instagram in March.

Hydrogel-based technology developed at IIT Gandhinagar promises to simplify colon tumor surgery

IANS | April 19, 2026 8:35 PM

Gandhinagar, April 19 (IANS) In a landmark achievement, the IIT Gandhinagar has developed a hydrogel-based technology with potential of spurring further innovations -- thereby resulting in "simplification" of surgery for colon-related tumours.

India’s youth suffering from liver damage linked to heavy energy drink consumption: Experts

IANS | April 19, 2026 11:20 AM

New Delhi, April 19 (IANS) Leading specialists on Sunday warned that excessive consumption of energy drinks is emerging as a leading cause of liver damage among India's youth, on the occasion of the 'World Liver Day'.

PM Modi speaks to Pawan Kalyan, wishes him speedy recovery

IANS | April 19, 2026 10:49 AM

Amaravati, April 19 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, who underwent surgery on the evening of April 18.

USFDA issues 'Form 483' with three observations to Lupin US facility

IANS | April 18, 2026 9:02 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) Major drug maker Lupin on Saturday said that the US health regulator has issued a 'Form 483' with three observations to its manufacturing facility in Somerset, New Jersey, following a recent inspection.

Pakistan faces drug, infant formula shortages amid US-Iran conflict

IANS | April 18, 2026 6:05 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) The US-Iran conflict has disrupted supplies of life-saving medicines and infant milk formula in Pakistan, exposing gaps in the country’s healthcare preparedness and policy framework, a report has said.

Central team to investigate deadly accident at Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh

IANS | April 18, 2026 1:34 PM

New Delhi, April 18 (IANS) A central team, comprising officials from the Department of Industrial Safety and Boiler Inspectors, is likely to begin a probe into the deadly accident at the Vedanta power plant in Dabhra tehsil of Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, that led to the death of several workers, while many others sustained serious injuries.

Taunsa hospital investigation exposes shocking flaws in Pakistan's healthcare system

IANS | April 17, 2026 9:00 PM

Islamabad, April 17 (IANS) A new investigation about the Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Taunsa city of Pakistan's Punjab province has exposed many flaws in the healthcare system and the state's utter disregard for the locals. An investigative documentary by BBC has exposed nurses injecting patients through their clothes, giving dirty syringes for re-use and unqualified workers injecting child after child from a blood-contaminated vial of liquid medicine in the hospital.

India building robust, technology-driven animal health ecosystem

IANS | April 17, 2026 7:01 PM

New Delhi, April 17 (IANS) The government on Friday highlighted India’s progress in building a robust, technology-driven animal health ecosystem under the One Health framework.

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Rising paediatric HIV cases highlight unsafe practices in Pakistan's healthcare system: Report

‘Silence is not virtue’: Shark Tank India Judge Namita Thapar slams trolls over Namaz remark

Hydrogel-based technology developed at IIT Gandhinagar promises to simplify colon tumor surgery

India’s youth suffering from liver damage linked to heavy energy drink consumption: Experts

PM Modi speaks to Pawan Kalyan, wishes him speedy recovery

USFDA issues 'Form 483' with three observations to Lupin US facility

Pakistan faces drug, infant formula shortages amid US-Iran conflict

Central team to investigate deadly accident at Vedanta power plant in Chhattisgarh

Taunsa hospital investigation exposes shocking flaws in Pakistan's healthcare system

India building robust, technology-driven animal health ecosystem

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