Cheaper drinks will see a rise in noncommunicable diseases and injuries
WHO urges governments to unlock health taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol to save lives and raise revenue Geneva, 13 January 2026 - Sugary drinks and alcoholic beverages are getting cheaper, due to consistently low tax rates in most countries, fueling obesity, diabetes, heart disease, cancers and injuries, especially in children and young adults. In two […]
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare establishes Comprehensive Health Pavilion at Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition 2026
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) has set up a comprehensive Health Pavilion at the Vibrant Gujarat Regional Exhibition 2026, underway at Marwadi University, Rajkot, Gujarat, from 11th to 15th January 2026, to showcase flagship health programmes of the Government of India. The Health Pavilion, spread over approximately 700 square metres, was jointly […]
Sudan: 1000 days of war deepen the world’s worst health and humanitarian crisis
9 January 2026, Geneva, Cairo, Port Sudan – Today, the conflict in Sudan reaches its 1000th day, with over 20 million people requiring health assistance and 21 million desperately needing food. Nearly three years of continuous violence, severe access constraints, and reduced funding have turned Sudan into the worst humanitarian crisis globally. An estimated 33.7 […]
Steps taken for advancing personalized medicine
The Government of India has undertaken various initiatives on advanced, personalized medicine including genomics, precision diagnostics and targeted therapies. The ‘GENOMEINDIA’, funded by the Department of Biotechnology of the Central Government has completed whole genome sequencing (WGS) database of over 10,000 individuals representing all major population groups, across the country. GenomeIndia data represents Government of […]
Ayush Export Promotion Council observes 4th Establishment Anniversary in New Delhi
The Ayush Export Promotion Council (AYUSHEXCIL) observed its 4th Establishment Anniversary today in New Delhi in India’s efforts to promote exports of traditional systems of medicine and wellness products. Since its formation, AYUSHEXCIL has undertaken several initiatives focused on capacity building of exporters, facilitation of export procedures and regulatory compliance, and the organisation of B2B […]
Union Health Minister Shri JP Nadda Leads High-Level Review meeting with the State Health Ministers of Rajasthan and Maharashtra
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, today held a comprehensive review meeting with the Health Ministers and senior officials of Rajasthan and Maharashtra to evaluate healthcare delivery mechanisms and fast-track the implementation of priority national health initiatives. The discussions centred on reinforcing public health infrastructure, improving patient-centric services, strengthening regulatory […]
Two Key Interventions Launched to Strengthen MSME Exports under Export Promotion Mission
As part of the initial rollout of the Export Promotion Mission, two key interventions under the NIRYAT PROTSAHAN sub-scheme have been launched to strengthen MSME exports and improve access to trade finance. The first intervention relates to interest subvention for pre- and post-shipment export credit, aimed at reducing the cost of export credit and easing […]
Union Health Minister Shri J. P. Nadda Releases 10th Edition of Indian Pharmacopoeia
Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare and Chemicals and Fertilizers, Shri J. P. Nadda, today released the Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026 (IP 2026) - the 10th edition of India’s official book of drug standards at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi, marking a significant milestone in India’s ongoing efforts to strengthen the quality, safety, and […]
Initiatives & Achievements-2025
Ayushman Bharat comprises of four components: a. Ayushman Arogya Mandir The first component pertains to creation of 1,50,000 Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs), now renamed as Ayushman Arogya Mandir, by upgrading the Sub Health Centres (SHCs) and rural and urban Primary Health Centres (PHCs), in both urban and rural areas, to bring health care closer to […]
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Shri J.P. Nadda, today convened a high-level review meeting with the Health Minister and senior officials of Haryana to evaluate healthcare delivery and strengthen the implementation of national health programmes. Key focus areas included public health system strengthening, patient-centric care, regulatory supervision, and the elimination of tuberculosis (TB) […]
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