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Centre reviews India's Ebola preparedness, steps up surveillance measures
1+ hour, 17+ min ago (190+ words) With concerns rising globally over the spread of the Ebola virus, the Centre on Monday reviewed India's preparedness and surveillance mechanisms to prevent any possible outbreak in the country. Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda held a high-level meeting with…...
ICMR inks 41 public health tech transfer deals with industry
2+ hour, 32+ min ago (179+ words) Of the total 41 deals, 39 involved technology transfers and two material transfer agreements Of the total 41 deals, 39 involved technology transfers and two material transfer agreements, an ICMR representative told businessline. The 39 deals covered 27 technologies that were formalised with eight companies, and…...
Govt expands Ebola vigil, all incoming passengers to be screened
2+ hour, 28+ min ago (253+ words) All incoming passengers will be screened for symptoms of Ebola virus as government intensifies it's surveillance against the disease. While passive screening using thermal cameras has been place since Covid-19 pandemic the vigil has been increased now. On May 22, the…...
India-UK healthcare scholarships open for 2026-27 intake
4+ hour, 11+ min ago (447+ words) An India-UK education collaboration in the healthcare and innovation sphere launched its latest round of scholarships for Indian students to pursue higher studies at King's College London. Hinduja Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the Hinduja Group conglomerate, had struck its…...
ICMR launches major biomedical innovation and technology transfer platform
4+ hour, 48+ min ago (312+ words) Prof. Gobardhan Das, Member, NITI Aayog The event marked the establishment of one of the country's first structured platforms dedicated to biomedical innovation, showcasing and technology transfer under the ICMR Medical Innovation Patent Mitra initiative. The initiative aims to translate…...
Asia Pacific's Leading Dental Body Calls for a Prevention-First Shift in Oral Health, Backed by New Global Evidence
6+ hour, 8+ min ago (382+ words) The Asia Pacific Dental Federation releases its first dentist-authored guidance on daily self-care " making the case that preventing oral disease is not just possible, but within reach for everyone. LISTERINE" joins APDF in championing better daily routines, backed by evidence....
We are the largest oncology player in India, says Zydus MD; eyes US speciality push
9+ hour, 23+ min ago (552+ words) Rising cancer incidence in India is reshaping demand for oncology drugs, and Zydus Lifesciences says it has emerged as the country's largest oncology player, built on a fast-expanding portfolio of biologics and oral cancer therapies. Now it is mounting an…...
Ebola cases in Congo's east climb over 900: authorities
15+ hour, 8+ min ago (102+ words) Congolese authorities have said suspected Ebola cases have now passed 900 in the ongoing outbreak in the east of the country. The Congolese Ministry of Communication, in a post to X on Sunday, said that there were 904 suspected cases and 119 suspected…...
An unhealthy workforce cannot deliver growth
17+ hour, 43+ min ago (239+ words) This is not merely a public health issue, it is a structural constraint on growth. But this is not enough. To align with its 2047 ambition, India will need to push HALE closer to 70 years. The growth challenge, therefore, is no…...
Andhra Pradesh bans toxic weedicide paraquat for 60 days
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (200+ words) The Andhra Pradesh government has prohibited the sale, distribution, and use of paraquat dichloride 24 per cent SL and all its formulations in the State for a period of 60 days. The State joins its neighbors, Telangana and Odisha, in prohibiting the…...