Geneva, Aug 30 (IANS) The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported that cholera outbreaks, driven by conflict and poverty, are worsening across multiple countries and pose a significant global public health challenge.The latest Disease Outbreak News said that 409,000 cholera cases and 4,738 deaths were reported across 31 countries between January 1 and August 17 2025, with six countries reporting case fatality rate exceeding 1 per cent.According to the data, the Eastern Mediterranean Region …

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Vowing doorstep delivery of primary healthcare, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Friday that the government has set a target of opening around 100 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs every month.After reviewing the progress on construction of new Arogya Mandirs, CM Gupta said that the government aims to ensure faster treatment for patients and to ease the pressure on government hospitals.The Chief Minister said that the 67 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs currently operational in Del…

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Looking to enhance the mental and emotional well-being of senior citizens, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) Chairman Keshav Chandra on Friday inaugurated a Meditation Centre at its Aashirwad Senior Citizens Home, Kali Bari Marg. Addressing the senior citizens, Chandra said, “Meditation is not only a path to inner peace but also a source of energy and stability. This centre will serve as a mental well-being space where our senior citizens can reconnect with themselves, …

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Certain mental health conditions, such as schizophrenia and depression, can raise the risk of developing heart disease and mortality by nearly 100 per cent, according to a report on Friday.The report, published in the journal The Lancet Regional Health-Europe, summarises cardiovascular health disparities among those diagnosed with depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).Researchers from Emory University showed that …

Mumbai, Aug 29 (IANS) India, with its scale, talent and entrepreneurial spirit, is uniquely positioned to lead in this new era of artificial intelligence (AI) and genomics, and Reliance has positioned itself confidently to lead the nation’s mission to ensure that abundance and affordability become the birthright of every Indian, Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani said on Friday.Addressing the 48th Annual General Meeting (AGM), Ambani said that they are expanding into the frontiers of Dig…

Thiruvananthapuram, Aug 29 (IANS) Kerala Health Minister Veena George on Friday announced that the state’s upcoming International Ayurveda Research Centre in Kannur will serve as a “contribution for generations”, strengthening the global reputation of the traditional system of medicine, while advancing research and education.The project, for which an amount of Rs 400 crore has been sanctioned, is nearing completion of the construction of its first phase.The facility will house a 100-bed hospit…

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) Urging the need to set bold goals for growth, Union Minister of Commerce & Industry Piyush Goyal on Friday said that the MedTech sector is a natural candidate for Atmanirbharata and self-reliance.Speaking at the 17th CII Global MedTech Summit 2025 in New Delhi, the Minister urged the industry to use the government’s Research, Development and Innovation Scheme to meet the aspirations of a vibrant India.“For a Viksit Bharat by 2047, we all need to relook at our pla…

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) India’s MedTech industry is strategic to reduce the import dependency as well as boost the sector’s share in the global market, according to a report on Friday.The report by the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), in collaboration with Boston Consulting Group (BCG), highlights the transformative opportunity for India’s MedTech industry to emerge as a global manufacturing and innovation hub.The CII-BCG report was launched at the inaugural session of the 17th CII…

New Delhi, Aug 29 (IANS) A global team of researchers from India, Australia, the US, and the UK has developed a novel online-based tool which can transform how hypertension is managed, allowing doctors to choose a treatment for each patient based on the degree to which they need to lower their blood pressure.The ‘blood pressure treatment efficacy calculator’ is built on data from nearly 500 randomised clinical trials in over 100,000 people. It allows doctors to see how different medications are …

Jerusalem, Aug 29 (IANS) Israel’s Health Ministry reported 152 new measles cases, raising the total to 770 since the outbreak began in early April.The ministry estimates that 1,550 to 2,750 people may be infected, citing high hospitalisation rates and community reports. Currently, 228 patients are actively diagnosed, including 24 hospitalised — most under six years old. Two patients are in intensive care, one on ECMO support.The outbreak has claimed the lives of two unvaccinated boys aged 18 mo…