As nations like the US, China, and India race to integrate AI into public healthcare, experts emphasise that success depends on reducing inequality, not just technological innovation. By prioritising digital infrastructure, public trust, and access for underserved communities, governments can leverage AI to provide proactive care, ultimately proving that equity is the true measure of progress.
Pakistan faces a major public health risk as nearly 6.51 lakh children have missed all routine vaccine doses, according to the Pakistan Medical Association. The group warned of a possible epidemic, citing weak immunisation coverage and healthcare failures. It urged urgent action to strengthen vaccination, improve infrastructure and protect children from preventable diseases.
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The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission (IPC) has signed an MoU with the Uttar Pradesh Promote Pharma Council (UPPPC) to improve quality standards, regulatory compliance and innovation in the pharmaceutical and medical-device sectors. The partnership will support research and training, promote industry collaboration and strengthen patient safety through better quality assurance and monitoring.
Around 115 people, including many children, reportedly fell ill after eating golgappas from a street vendor in Rajasthan's Kota district. Twelve were hospitalised with vomiting, diarrhoea and stomach pain. Health teams set up a medical camp, while food and water samples were collected to investigate the suspected food poisoning outbreak.
Dr Krishna Subramanyam says persistent joint pain in children should not always be dismissed as growing pains. Pain lasting over two weeks, swelling, morning stiffness or limping may signal conditions like juvenile idiopathic arthritis, vitamin D deficiency or infection. Early medical evaluation and treatment can prevent long-term joint damage and improve recovery.
Fish oil supplements may not prevent Alzheimer's disease, a new USC Keck Medicine study suggests. Although DHA from the supplements reached the brain, researchers found no significant improvement in memory or thinking. The study, involving 365 older adults, indicates that a balanced diet may offer greater brain-health benefits than fish oil capsules alone.
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Centre has launched Phase III of the ₹1,500 crore Biomedical Research Career Programme to strengthen health research and healthcare innovation. Funded by the Department of Biotechnology (₹1,000 crore) and Wellcome Trust (₹500 crore), the initiative will support fellowships, research grants and help translate scientific discoveries into better healthcare and global collaborations.
Doctors at KIMS Hospitals, Hyderabad successfully removed a rare functioning paraganglioma from a woman after a complex 10-hour surgery. The tumour had wrapped around major blood vessels and was previously considered inoperable. Advanced vascular reconstruction helped remove the tumour, relieving her symptoms and eliminating the need for multiple blood pressure medicines.
Doctors at CARE Hospitals, Hyderabad removed a 4.5 cm brain tumour from a 42-year-old woman after months of worsening headaches and a seizure. The tumour was located near critical brain structures, making surgery highly complex. Timely treatment prevented serious complications, and the patient recovered well without further seizures.
Seven Codex standards and guidelines developed under India's leadership were adopted at the 49th Codex Alimentarius Commission session in Geneva. The standards cover products like dried coriander seeds, fresh curry leaves, vanilla and large cardamom. The Commission also approved India's proposal to develop a new global standard for cashew kernels.
