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Centre to roll out free HPV vaccination for adolescent girls across India soon: official sources
The Centre is set to roll out a nationwide free HPV vaccination programme for adolescent girls to prevent cervical cancer, one of the most common yet preventable cancers affecting women in India. Official sources said the initiative marks a major milestone in women’s health and aims to significantly reduce cancer-related deaths through early prevention.
24 Feb 2026
The Galgotias Episode Sparks a Wider Debate on Tech Transparency and Medical Device Regulation
The Galgotias controversy has ignited a broader national debate on technology transparency, ethics and regulatory oversight. What began as an academic dispute has now raised critical questions around authenticity claims, accountability and patient safety, particularly in high-stakes sectors such as artificial intelligence and medical devices.
21 Feb 2026
AI can transform healthcare in areas lacking specialists: Soumya Swaminathan
Artificial intelligence can significantly improve healthcare delivery in regions facing acute shortages of specialist doctors, especially in diagnostics. By leveraging AI-powered image and pattern recognition, technologies such as X-ray and pathology slide analysis can help bridge gaps in access to quality healthcare in India and other underserved regions.
21 Feb 2026
Al in diagnostics, faster hiring must shape AIIMS expansion: Nadda
As AIIMS expands across India, the integration of artificial intelligence in diagnostics and faster recruitment of faculty and staff must go hand in hand, Union health minister Jagat Prakash Nadda said. Emphasising patient-centric care, he called for balanced progress in treatment, teaching and research, along with transparent decision-making, structured feedback systems and strengthened collaboration across AIIMS institutions.
21 Feb 2026
Retail challenge is not consumer demand but demanding consumer
India’s retail sector is poised for rapid growth, but the real challenge for retailers is no longer generating demand—it is meeting the expectations of increasingly selective, context-driven, and demanding consumers. As shoppers prioritise relevance, convenience, personalisation, and seamless experiences across channels, retailers must continuously reinvent themselves to stay competitive in an evolving marketplace.
17 Feb 2026
MP Ajeet Gopchade moves bill to regulate medical prices
MP Ajeet Gopchade has introduced a private member’s bill to regulate medical prices in India, proposing the creation of an independent National Medical Pricing and Regulation Commission to standardise healthcare charges, ensure transparency, curb overcharging, and improve affordability across public and private healthcare establishments.
10 Feb 2026
Domestic firms oppose Centre’s move to reconsider policy for refurbished Med devices
Domestic medical device manufacturers have opposed the Centre’s move to reconsider its policy on refurbished medical devices, warning that easing import restrictions without a strong regulatory framework could pose risks to patient safety and harm India’s growing MedTech industry.
10 Feb 2026
India releases first national lung cancer care guidelines
India has released its first nationally developed, evidence-based lung cancer care guidelines to standardise diagnosis, treatment pathways and palliative care across public and private healthcare systems, aiming to improve early detection and patient outcomes nationwide.
6 Feb 2026
MBBS migration, orders reconsideration of PwD student’s transfer plea
The Delhi High Court has ordered authorities to reconsider the transfer request of a visually impaired MBBS student, striking down a blanket ban on undergraduate medical student migration under the Graduate Medical Education Regulations, 2023, and affirming the rights of persons with disabilities.
6 Feb 2026
Sustained PM2.5 exposure ups depression risk: Study
Long-term exposure to PM2.5 air pollution significantly increases the risk of depression and anxiety, a nationwide study has found, highlighting how sustained exposure to toxic fine particles is adding to India’s growing mental health burden, particularly among urban residents and vulnerable groups.
5 Feb 2026
Two in five cancer cases globally in 2022 were likely preventable: Study
Nearly two in five cancer cases worldwide in 2022 were preventable, according to a global study that linked the disease to modifiable risk factors such as smoking, infections, alcohol use, high BMI, physical inactivity, and air pollution, underscoring the critical role of prevention in reducing the global cancer burden.
5 Feb 2026
Study shows how immune cells in gut spread Parkinson’s disease to brain
A new study reveals how immune cells in the gut play a crucial role in spreading Parkinson’s disease to the brain, uncovering a previously unknown pathway and pointing to potential new targets for treating the neurodegenerative disorder.
31 Jan 2026
Scrolling Childhood Away: What Economic Survey 2026 and Parents’ Data Reveal
India’s children are spending more time online at younger ages, with rising concerns around digital addiction and mental health. Data from the Economic Survey 2026 and a large parental survey highlight excessive screen time, social media dependence, and online gaming addiction among children, underscoring the urgent need for regulatory, educational, and mental health interventions to safeguard child well-being.
30 Jan 2026
Budget 2026-27: Health Industry Calls for Structural Reforms Across Care Delivery
As India prepares for Union Budget 2026-27, healthcare industry leaders across AYUSH, diagnostics and hospital care are calling for structural reforms to reduce costs, expand infrastructure beyond metros, strengthen preventive care, and improve reimbursement mechanisms. The sector is seeking targeted fiscal support to boost research, affordability, and sustainable healthcare delivery nationwide.
30 Jan 2026
Economic Survey terms Digital addiction as ‘growing public health concern’; backs Usage limits for teens
The Economic Survey 2025–26 has flagged digital addiction as a growing public health concern, particularly among teenagers, and supported usage limits on social media and online gaming. The survey emphasised the need for regulatory, community-based, and educational interventions to address the mental health impact of excessive digital use among youth.
30 Jan 2026
Confronting India’s Cancer Crisis Between Medical Advances and Missing Access
India is facing a rapidly growing cancer burden despite major advances in diagnosis and treatment, with gaps in access continuing to limit outcomes. As cases and mortality rise, experts stress the need for a coordinated approach that combines medical innovation, policy reforms, and equitable healthcare delivery to make cancer care affordable and accessible across the country.
30 Jan 2026
AIIMS tops all-India rank for linking patient health records
AIIMS Bhubaneswar has secured the all-India rank 1 in the ‘Linking Health Records’ category under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM). The recognition highlights the institute’s leadership in digital health initiatives, patient record linkage, and citizen-centric, paperless healthcare delivery.
24 Jan 2026
360 ONE Asset buys minority stake in House of Diagnostics
Private equity firm 360 ONE Asset has acquired a minority stake in Delhi-based diagnostics chain House of Diagnostics. The investment will support the company’s expansion into Tier-1 cities, starting with Mumbai, and help scale its services across pathology, radiology, and nuclear medicine.
24 Jan 2026
Study relates ADHD traits in childhood with physical health problems in mid-life
A long-term study has found that people who exhibited ADHD traits in childhood are more likely to experience physical health problems in mid-life. The research suggests higher risks of conditions such as migraines, back problems, diabetes and cancer, with poorer outcomes partly linked to mental health issues, higher BMI and smoking rates.
23 Jan 2026
Regularly engaging in varied physical activities could extend lifespan: Study
Regularly engaging in a variety of physical activities, rather than repeating the same exercise, may help extend lifespan, according to a long-term study. Findings published in the British Medical Journal suggest that mixing different forms of physical activity is linked to a lower risk of death, reinforcing the benefits of an active and diverse lifestyle.
23 Jan 2026
Low Vitamin D may worsen Dengue outcomes, global study raises questions for India
A 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.
23 Jan 2026
Hope against Chikungunya: ICMR steps in as cases rise across India
As 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.
21 Jan 2026
Shingles vaccine may also slow down biological ageing in older adults, study finds
A 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.
21 Jan 2026
Gujarat government proposes International Medicity near Kalol with Rs 13,000 crore investment
The 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.
20 Jan 2026