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HIV cases among thalassaemic kids: Experts warn against systemic lapses in blood banks

Rachel V Thomas | December 18, 2025 5:36 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) While public health efforts have led to a decline in annual new HIV infections in the last decade, the recent spread of the AIDS causing virus to thalassaemic children in Madhya Pradesh and Jharkhand highlights “systemic lapses in blood bank regulations” that need to be addressed immediately, said health experts on Thursday.

Sun Pharma slips as USFDA classifies Gujarat plant under OAI status

IANS | December 18, 2025 4:53 PM

Mumbai, Dec 18 (IANS) Shares of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries fell sharply on Thursday after the US drug regulator flagged one of the company’s manufacturing units in Gujarat.

PM Modi to address 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine tomorrow

IANS | December 18, 2025 4:46 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the closing ceremony of the second WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine, the Prime Minister's Office said on Thursday.

Air pollution shortening life expectancy, reducing productivity and quality of life in Delhi: Experts

IANS | December 18, 2025 4:01 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Air pollution is no longer just an environmental concern; it is steadily shortening life expectancy, reducing productivity and quality of life, said health experts here on Thursday, even as the national capital has been witnessing deteriorating air quality for over a month.

MoS Margherita, Fiji Health Minister discuss medical cooperation

IANS | December 18, 2025 3:28 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Union Minister of State (MoS) for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita held a meeting with Fiji's Minister of Health and Medical Services Ratu Atonio Rabici Lalabalavu in New Delhi on Thursday, discussing ongoing health and medical cooperation between both countries.

India reaffirms further healthcare support to Kabul during Afghan minister's visit

IANS | December 18, 2025 3:07 PM

Kabul/New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) Afghanistan’s Minister of Public Health, Mawlawi Noor Jalal Jalali, held a meeting with Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda in New Delhi, discussing ways to enhance bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector.

Is high-fat cheese healthy for your brain?

IANS | December 18, 2025 12:17 PM

New Delhi, Dec 18 (IANS) While cheese -- high in saturated fat and sodium -- is known to raise the risk of high cholesterol or blood pressure, a new study has linked it to a lower risk of developing dementia.

Indian pharma exports up over 9 pc in 2024-25: Govt

IANS | December 17, 2025 9:21 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India’s pharmaceutical exports stood at $30.47 billion in 2024–25, registering a growth of 9.4 per cent over the previous year, supported by a strong manufacturing base and expanding global outreach, Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal said on Wednesday.

Need robust One Health approach, effective preparedness to combat future pandemics: Dr. Rajiv Bahl

IANS | December 17, 2025 6:32 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) India needs a robust One Health approach and effective measures to combat future pandemics, said Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Director General, Indian Council of Medical Research (ICDR) & Secretary, Department of Health Research (DHR).

Punjab drug seizures near 2.17 lakh kg in five years: Centre

IANS | December 17, 2025 4:52 PM

New Delhi, Dec 17 (IANS) Punjab continues to battle a severe narcotics challenge, with data tabled in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday revealing that law enforcement agencies seized nearly 2.17 lakh kilograms of narcotic substances between 2019 and 2023, alongside crores of tablets and thousands of litres of illicit drugs.

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HIV cases among thalassaemic kids: Experts warn against systemic lapses in blood banks

Sun Pharma slips as USFDA classifies Gujarat plant under OAI status

PM Modi to address 2nd WHO Global Summit on Traditional Medicine tomorrow

Air pollution shortening life expectancy, reducing productivity and quality of life in Delhi: Experts

MoS Margherita, Fiji Health Minister discuss medical cooperation

India reaffirms further healthcare support to Kabul during Afghan minister's visit

Is high-fat cheese healthy for your brain?

Indian pharma exports up over 9 pc in 2024-25: Govt

Need robust One Health approach, effective preparedness to combat future pandemics: Dr. Rajiv Bahl

Punjab drug seizures near 2.17 lakh kg in five years: Centre

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