Union Health Ministry Organised Two-Day National Workshop on Strengthening Cancer Care and Urban Health in New Delhi
The Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare organised a two-day National Workshop on Strengthening Cancer Care and Urban Health on 27th and 28th November at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi. The workshop was inaugurated by Ms. Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary (Health & Family Welfare), and witnessed participation from Principal Secretaries, Mission Directors (NHM), senior officials, and […]
Measles deaths down 88% since 2000, but cases surge
Global immunization efforts have led to an 88% drop in measles deaths between 2000 and 2024, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). Nearly 59 million lives have been saved by the measles vaccine since 2000. However, an estimated 95 000 people, mostly children younger than 5 years of age, died due to measles […]
WHO issues first global guideline on infertility
Geneva, 28 November -- The World Health Organization (WHO) today called on countries to make fertility care safer, fairer and more affordable for all in its first-ever global guideline for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of infertility. Infertility is estimated to affect 1 in 6 people of reproductive age at some point in their lives. While demand […]
44th India International Trade Fair Concludes With Award Presentation Ceremony
The 44th edition of the India International Trade Fair (IITF), organised by the India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO), concluded today with an Award Presentation Ceremony held at the Musical Fountain Stage, Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The IITF 2025 Awards for Excellence in Display were presented by Managing Director, ITPO, Dr. Neeraj Kharwal. In the Partner […]
India–UAE Convene Third CEPA Joint Committee Meeting; Bilateral Trade Crosses USD 100 Billion
India and the UAE successfully convened the third meeting of the Joint Committee under the India–UAE CEPA in New Delhi. The meeting was co-chaired by Additional Secretary, Department of Commerce, Shri Ajay Bhadoo and Assistant Undersecretary for International Trade Affairs, UAE, H.E Juma Al Kait. Both sides welcomed the strong growth in bilateral trade, which […]
UN treaty talks conclude with calls for cooperation to tackle illicit tobacco trade
26 November 2025 - Geneva -- The Fourth session of the Meeting of the Parties to the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade of Tobacco Products has concluded with a series of decisions to strengthen measures on international cooperation. The Protocol was developed in response to the global issue of illegal trade in tobacco products. Independent estimates […]
Diphtheria - African Region (AFRO)
Situation at a glance From 1 January to 2 November 2025, a total of 20 412 suspected diphtheria cases, including 1 252 deaths (an average case fatality ratio [CFR] - 6 %) have been reported across eight Member States in the WHO African Region (Algeria, Chad, Guinea, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, and South Africa). Several […]
Commerce Secretary Engages with Industry Stakeholders to Address Key SEZ Policy and Operational Challenges
An industry interface organised by Export Promotion Council for EOUs & SEZs (EPCES) brought together over 150 stakeholders for an interaction with Commerce Secretary Shri Rajesh Agrawal, IAS in Chennai, today. Representatives from Special Economic Zone (SEZ) units and developers highlighted issues related to Special Economic Zone(SEZ)– Domestic Tariff Area (DTA) transactions, duty foregone, ICEGATE […]
National One Health Mission Assembly Concludes Successfully, Reinforcing Collaborative Action for Preparedness and Viksit Bharat
The two-day National One Health Mission Assembly 2025 concluded successfully at Bharat Mandapam today. The second day featured focused technical deliberations that further strengthened the collective national effort to build an integrated and resilient One Health ecosystem. The Assembly convened senior officials from key ministries, scientific bodies, development partners and implementation agencies, underscoring the importance […]
Japan Bank for International Cooperation Governor Mr. Nobumitsu Hayashi led delegation visit to NICDC’s Flagship Industrial Park Dholera SIR, Gujarat
The Governor of the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), Mr. Nobumitsu Hayashi, led a delegation to the National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) flagship industrial park, Dholera Special Investment Region (Dholera SIR), Gujarat, today to review the progress of India’s first and emerging Semicon City and assess the fast-advancing greenfield and ‘Plug-and-Play’ industrial infrastructure […]
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