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May 15, 2026
'Kangaroo mother care' awareness day: Why modern neonatal care is turning back to the oldest human instinct
Kangaroo Mother Care (KMC) is a revolutionary, evidence-based approach in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) that prioritizes continuous skin-to-skin contact between mother and baby
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May 14, 2026
A longer healthspan is better than a longer lifespan
There is a current upper limit to our lives despite our increased lifespans
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May 08, 2026
How Tribal Health Initiative is transforming healthcare in Tamil Nadu's Sittilingi Valley
The Tribal Health Initiative (THI) recently received the prestigious Yashraj Bharathi award 2026 for innovation in healthcare. The award recognises THI’s interventions in food, farming, craft, women livelihoods and governance in shaping health care in the tribal areas
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May 05, 2026
Should you trust AI for medical advice? The hidden risks in health care
There is no dedicated regulatory framework in India that governs AI-based medical tools
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April 30, 2026
Counterfeit Mounjaro seizure in Gurugram raises fresh concerns over fake drugs market
A crackdown in Gurugram has exposed counterfeit versions of Mounjaro, raising serious concerns about fake diabetes and weight-loss medicines in India
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April 08, 2026
Kerala assembly polls 2026: What voters should know about the health care record in the state
How well has the LDF government kept its health promises since the last election? A fact-checked scorecard
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March 24, 2026
Covid-19 could have added to infertility woes, says Dr C Mohamed Ashraf
Kerala-based CRAFT Fertility Centre, founded by Dr C. Mohamed Ashraf, announced a strategic partnership with Bengaluru-based Nova IVF Fertility, owned by Asia Healthcare Holdings
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March 21, 2026
From back office to boardroom: Procurement leaders drive healthcare strategy, self-reliance push
Multiple panel discussions at THE WEEK India Hospital Procurement Leaders Summit in New Delhi discussed import dependence, hospital consolidation and the growing conflict between cost and care
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March 19, 2026
From crisis care to prevention: Why India needs a new approach to hemophilia
Currently, India’s health care approach to hemophilia is largely episodic. We wait for the disaster to happen. This is not health care; it is crisis management
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March 17, 2026
Drones deliver medical samples in 10 minutes: Bengaluru pilot shows future of health care
700-plus drone flights were completed in over 54 days, carrying up to 40 diagnostic samples per flight with zero failed deliveries
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March 15, 2026
From new cancer centres to medical college: How Modi govt's ₹2,092-crore projects set to give Northeast a major healthcare boost
Ahead of the Assam Assembly polls, Home Minister Amit Shah announced various healthcare projects aimed at transforming the state into a 'Northeast medical hub'
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March 13, 2026
How nuclear science is transforming cancer diagnosis and treatment in India
Nuclear medicine techniques are becoming increasingly important not only for cancer care but also for diagnosing cardiac and neurological disorders
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March 12, 2026
US hospitals under cyber attack? Iran-linked hackers claim to have hit medical major Stryker
Iran cyberattack on medical technology giant Stryker has disrupted patient care and US healthcare infrastructure. The incident involves exfiltration of 50 terabytes of data, impacting essential medical supplies and procedures
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March 10, 2026
OPINION | Prevention, prosperity, progress: Ayush at the heart of public health framework
The Union Budget 2026 marks a decisive advancement in India’s journey towards building a holistic, inclusive and future-ready health care system
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February 25, 2026
Mumbai gets advanced renal denervation centre to tackle resistant hypertension
The advanced procedure targets kidney nerves contributing to high blood pressure, offering new hope for patients unresponsive to conventional medication
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February 25, 2026
When risk feels personal: Rethinking consent in health care
Medical complications often make headlines, but poor communication about risk and consent is frequently the real issue
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February 25, 2026
How can high-altitude sickness be lethal? Here’s how climbers can save their lives at high altitudes
Even the strongest and young can get high-altitude sickness as lack of oxygen at great heights can cause the blood vessels in the brain to leak, leading to brain swelling
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February 19, 2026
India and France unite to launch AI Health Hub at AIIMS Delhi
Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda and French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated the Indo-French Centre for AI in Health at All India Institute of Medical Sciences to advance AI-driven medical research and innovation
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February 11, 2026
What is testicular bleeding? Medical condition has sidelined Australian captain Mitchell Marsh from T20 World Cup 2026
Mitchell Marsh is set to miss a large part of Australia's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, if not the entire tournament, due to testicular bleeding
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February 10, 2026
Jerry Pinto wants you to know: You don’t need to be alone in your suffering
The poet-author’s new book is all about the power of palliative care. He tells THE WEEK how palliative care could have helped his family deal with his mother’s mental illness
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February 08, 2026
Health Ministry confirms progress on indigenous KFD vaccine: All you need to know about Kyasanur Forest Disease
Phase I human clinical trial has been initiated for the new KFD vaccine following approval from the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation
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February 03, 2026
How US tariff cut opens the door for Indian medical devices to take on China
Industry experts say the move could accelerate India’s shift from an import-dependent market to a global medtech manufacturing hub
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February 03, 2026
How the new India-US trade deal gives Indian healthcare a competitive edge
New Delhi gains a tariff advantage over China and Bangladesh as US President Donald Trump cuts India tariffs to 18 per cent
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January 25, 2026
AI in health care needs direction, not just speed
It is not enough to know to drive a car, neither is how fast you can drive the most pertinent issue; what matters is how responsibly you navigate to a desired destination. The same corollary applies to AI in health care
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January 19, 2026
Over 8,500 health care workers receive surprise financial rewards worth Rs 37 crore
In a surprise announcement, over 8,500 frontline workers in Abu Dhabi were handed financial rewards worth Rs 37 crore for their efforts
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