Oxygen4IndiaA global clinical study has found that low vitamin D levels may be linked to more severe dengue outcomes, raising important concerns for India where both dengue infections and vitamin D deficiency are widespread. The findings suggest vitamin D status could influence disease severity and patient outcomes during dengue outbreaks.
Oxygen4IndiaAs Chikungunya cases rise across India, the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has stepped in to fast-track an experimental RNA-based antiviral therapy. If proven safe and effective in human trials, the treatment could reduce long-term disability, ease healthcare costs, and strengthen India’s preparedness for future outbreaks.
Oxygen4IndiaA new study suggests that the shingles vaccine may help slow down biological ageing in older adults by reducing inflammation and lowering overall biological ageing scores. Along with protecting against herpes zoster, the vaccine may also offer broader health benefits, including potential protection against neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia.
Oxygen4IndiaThe Gujarat government has proposed setting up an international-level Medicity near Kalol with an investment of around ₹13,000 crore. Modelled on Dubai Health Care City, the project aims to position Ahmedabad as a global medical hub and will include high-tech hospitals, medical and nursing colleges, R&D centres, wellness facilities, and allied healthcare infrastructure.
Oxygen4IndiaNovo Holdings has acquired a 49% stake in Maharashtra-based Surya Hospitals at a valuation of ₹1,000–1,200 crore, marking another major deal in India’s fast-growing hospital sector. The transaction reflects sustained investor interest in specialised healthcare delivery, particularly women’s and children’s care, amid strong merger and acquisition activity in the healthcare industry.
Oxygen4IndiaDemand for nebulisers, inhalers, and respiratory medicines for children has surged by up to 60% in Delhi during winter months, driven by worsening air pollution levels. A survey found that nearly one-third of nebuliser purchases were for children, highlighting growing respiratory distress among younger age groups during peak pollution periods.
Oxygen4IndiaIndia’s healthcare sector recorded over ₹10,000 crore worth of deals in Q2 FY26, driven by strong mergers and acquisitions activity in diagnostics and specialty care. According to EY-Parthenon, sustained investor interest, premium valuations, and consolidation-led growth continue to support expansion across hospitals, diagnostics, and high-growth specialty segments.
Oxygen4IndiaThe World Health Organization has warned that sugary drinks and alcohol are becoming cheaper in many countries due to weak tax systems and has urged governments to increase taxes to curb consumption, tackle obesity and non-communicable diseases, and generate funds for strengthening public health systems.
Oxygen4IndiaSmall, achievable improvements in daily habits such as adding a few minutes of physical activity, getting slightly more sleep, and increasing vegetable intake can significantly improve lifespan and reduce premature deaths, according to a new international study published in The Lancet’s eClinicalMedicine journal.
Oxygen4IndiaTwo nurses working at a private hospital in Barasat, West Bengal, have been put on ventilator support after showing symptoms of Nipah virus infection. Samples have been sent to Kalyani AIIMS for testing, and preliminary reports suggest a possible Nipah infection. Both patients are in critical condition and currently admitted to isolation wards.
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