Health official speaking at Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala HIV awareness event under Mission AIDS Suraksha in India
20 Mar
Medical

Centre Pushes District-Level HIV Action, Targets Epidemic Control by 2027

The Centre is intensifying district-level HIV response efforts across 219 identified districts as part of its strategy to control the epidemic by 2027. Under initiatives like Suraksha Sankalp Karyashala, the government is focusing on data-driven interventions, improved service delivery, and achieving the global 95-95-95 targets to enhance diagnosis, treatment, and viral suppression rates across India.

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Dentist performing dental checkup on patient in clinic highlighting dental care services and oral health treatment
20 Mar
Medical

Centre Sets Up National Dental Commission, Replaces DCI to Reform Dental Education

The Centre has constituted the National Dental Commission (NDC), replacing the Dental Council of India, to reform dental education and improve quality, transparency and access in dental care. The new regulatory framework introduces multiple autonomous boards to oversee academic standards, accreditation and professional conduct, marking a significant step towards strengthening India’s dental healthcare system.

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Indian government leader delivering speech at Ministry of Health and Family Welfare event in India with floral decorated podium
15 Mar
Medical

Healthcare infrastructure, medical education expanded significantly in last decade: J. P. Nadda

Union Health Minister J. P. Nadda said India has witnessed significant expansion in healthcare infrastructure and medical education over the past decade. Addressing students at a university convocation, he highlighted the rise in AIIMS institutions, improvements in maternal mortality rates and progress in tuberculosis reduction as key indicators of the country’s strengthening healthcare system.

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