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A key feature of the initiative is the provision of a comprehensive free-of-cost care package at public health facilities, including screening, diagnostic services, lifelong insulin therapy, glucometers, test strips and regular follow-up care.
According to NATHEALTH, the reform will enable hospitals to better utilise existing infrastructure, improve operational efficiencies, while reducing the need for new greenfield projects that are both capital-intensive and time-consuming.
The revised guidelines introduce a comprehensive preventive, promotive and curative continuum of care for children from birth to 18 years of age, with a stronger focus on digitalisation and continuity of care.
Researchers said the asthma itself did not increase the risk. Instead, long-term use of steroid-based inhalers appeared to be the key factor affecting outcomes after surgery. Patients not on these medicines had results similar to those without asthma.
The system is already being used at the Centre for Neurological Conditions under Dr. Shailesh Gaikwad. It is expected to improve rapid diagnosis in stroke, trauma, ICU monitoring, paediatrics, and post-operative neurosurgical care.
India is emerging as a leading hub for 'Medical Value Travel' (MVT), with the medical tourism market estimated at about $8.7 billion in 2025 to nearly double to $16.2 billion by 2030, the government said on Saturday.
The NIMHANS research team has piloted a Mobile App Repository, a structured, filter-based searchable catalogue of mental health applications that were evaluated in the study. Through the repository, researchers aim to promote transparency by presenting app features and limitations in a user-friendly format, enabling people to make informed choices
Childbirth in private hospitals costs nearly 16 times more than in govt facilities yet there is a growing shift towards private care driving up out-of-pocket spending, said the latest National Sample Survey health report. The average out-of-pocket spend per childbirth during the last fiscal was Rs 37,630 in private hospitals, compared to Rs 2,299 in govt hospitals.
Hearing a petition alleging malpractices in brain death certification, a two-judge bench said it would seek expert opinion from AIIMS on the safety and viability of such tests. The court asked the head of AIIMS’s neurology department to constitute a committee, which, according to sources, is yet to be formed.
Think about her for a moment. She was the daughter who never asked for much. The sister who always had time for everyone else. The wife who kept the house running. The mother who stayed up when you were unwell, who forgot her own meal because yours needed to be warm first. She just keeps going. And the world has come to expect that she always will. But here is what we rarely say out loud: she gets tired. She falls sick. She feels low. And more often than not, she pushes through all of it, quietly, without complaint, because somewhere along the way she was told that caring for herself was selfish. This Mother's Day, let us change that. The Body That Never Gets a Day Off Women need up to 20-30 minutes more sleep than men per night, according to research. This is not a weakness. It is biology. Hormonal fluctuations during menstruation, pregnancy and menopause, alongside managing the psychological burden of home and children, are taxing her system. But she takes the least time to care
Published in the International Journal of Stroke, the statement summarises the latest evidence on the association between stroke and the environmental factors exacerbated by climate change, including extreme temperatures, temperature variability, humidity, dust and sandstorms, among others.
At standalone service provider Star Health and Allied Insurance, policies of ₹1 crore and above now account for about a quarter of new businesses in FY26, up 7–8 percentage points from last year due to continued upselling in the retail segment.
Last year, the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) banned the use of the term "ORS" (oral rehydration solutions/salts) on sugary drinks and beverages. It said manufacturers must meet the WHO's norms.
At the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity in Healthcare, Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda launched the Swasth Bharat Portal and JANANI platform, highlighting India’s shift towards preventive, digital and integrated healthcare while stressing the growing role of Ayushman Bharat in strengthening primary care.
The report, India’s Silent Health Crisis, is based on an analysis of over four lakh health check-ups conducted between 2023 and 2025. It reveals that a growing number of Indians are developing early markers of conditions such as heart disease, obesity and diabetes even before clinical symptoms appear.
The court was hearing a petition filed by CP Ravindranath Menon, who sought reimbursement from United India Insurance Company under a group health policy obtained through his employer, Export-Import Bank of India. The policy was valid from April 1, 2021, until midnight of March 31, 2022.
According to the researchers, the study found the anterior hypothalamus — the brain’s primary temperature-regulating centre — suffers critical structural damage during heat stroke and plays a central role in fatal outcomes.
Summer brings sun and outdoor time — and for some people, more frequent nosebleeds. Nosebleeds in summer often result from a mix of dry indoor air, dehydration, heat-related widening of tiny nasal blood vessels and seasonal allergies. This guide explains common causes, immediate first aid and practical, culturally relevant steps to reduce excess body heat and lower the chance of recurrent bleeding. Why do nosebleeds increase in summer? Causes of nose bleeding in summer include environmental dryness, heat-driven vessel changes, dehydration, infections and medications. Below are the main contributors and simple measures you can take at home. When the Inside of the Nose Gets Too Dry Hot weather, dry climates, and long hours in air conditioning can reduce moisture in the air and dry out the nasal lining. When that lining becomes cracked or irritated, tiny surface blood vessels can break more easily. You might notice a scratchy feeling, crusting, stinging, or mild burning. Helpful options
Covering both rural and urban areas across the country, the survey canvassed 1,39,732 households, including 76,296 in rural areas and 63,436 in urban areas, thereby offering robust and ground-level insights into healthcare access, affordability, and utilisation patterns.
