Tag: India Health
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ICMR Study Finds 1 in 9 Tests Positive for Viral Infections Across 4.5 Lakh Samples
Overview of the ICMR Findings A large-scale study conducted by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) analyzed samples from a network of laboratories across the country to identify viral infections of public health significance. The results show that 11.1% of the 450,000 patients tested carried detectable pathogens, with about one in nine individuals testing…
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What India Can Learn From Maldives’ Triple Elimination of Parent-to-Child Transmission
Introduction: A landmark achievement with global relevance On October 13, 2025, the World Health Organization (WHO) celebrated a historic milestone: the Republic of Maldives became the first country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission (EMTCT) of HIV, syphilis, and Hepatitis B virus (HBV). This validation, endorsed by the WHO Director-General after rigorous review, marks the first time…
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World Arthritis Day Highlights Surge in Arthritis and Autoimmune Diseases Among Indian Youth
World Arthritis Day Draws Attention to Rising Arthritis and Autoimmune Diseases Among Indian Youth As the world marked World Arthritis Day on October 12, doctors across Hyderabad and other cities highlighted a worrying trend: a growing number of young Indians are being diagnosed with arthritis and other autoimmune conditions. The annual observance aims to raise…
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World Arthritis Day 2025: Why Younger Adults Are Becoming Vulnerable to Arthritis, Says Dwarka Orthopaedic Specialist
Rising arthritis cases among the young: A surprise for many families As World Arthritis Day 2025 approaches, top orthopaedic specialists are sounding the alarm: arthritis is no longer a condition reserved for seniors. Dr. Akhilesh Rathi, a leading joint replacement and spine surgeon based in Dwarka, Delhi, emphasizes that younger adults in their 20s and…
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Six Everyday Foods That May Lower Breast Cancer Risk for Indian Women
Understanding the Risk In India, breast cancer has quietly become the most common cancer among women. Recent data from NCDIR-India (2024) suggests that about 1 in 28 women are at risk. While genetics and age matter, lifestyle, particularly diet, can influence how the body responds to cancer-causing changes at the DNA level. Nutritionist Leema Mahajan…
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Obesity and Cancer: How Bariatric Surgery Cuts Cancer Risk Across 12 Tumor Types
The Obesity-Cancer Connection in India Obesity is a rising health crisis in India, affecting urban and rural populations alike. Beyond diabetes and heart disease, excess body weight is increasingly linked to cancer risk. Recent evidence suggests that obesity raises the likelihood of at least 12 cancers, highlighting the urgent need for effective preventive strategies. While…
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India’s Leprosy Triumph: 99% Plunge in Prevalence Over 44 Years
India Achieves a Remarkable Decline in Leprosy Prevalence India has witnessed an extraordinary public health achievement in leprosy control, reporting a 99% drop in prevalence per 10,000 population and a 98% reduction in active cases under treatment over the last 44 years. The government’s official statement highlights how domestic policy, early diagnosis, and universal access…
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Free Cough Syrup Safety in Rajasthan Sparks Probe After Child’s Death
Tragic case in Vair, Rajasthan: A two-year-old’s death after cough syrup A heartbreaking incident has intensified concerns about the safety of medicines supplied free of charge by the government in Rajasthan. In the village of Luhaasa, located in Vair tehsil of Bharatpur district, a two-year-old boy died after receiving a cough syrup that was part…
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Life-Saving Checks: Early Cancer Detection and Prevention
Life-Saving Checks: Early Cancer Detection in India Meera, a 42-year-old school teacher, went for her first routine mammogram while feeling perfectly healthy. The scan revealed a tiny lesion too small to feel by hand. A biopsy confirmed early-stage breast cancer. She underwent surgery and radiation and was cancer-free within months. Her doctor’s calm reassurance and…
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Life-Saving Checks for Early Cancer Detection and Prevention
The silent threat we can defeat: why early cancer detection matters Cancer often grows quietly, giving little or no warning signs until it is advanced. Meera’s story—where a routine mammogram uncovered a tiny lesion that biopsy confirmed as early breast cancer—illustrates a life saved by preventive screening. When cancers are detected early, treatment is simpler,…