Yoga Mahotsav–2026 Begins 100-Day Countdown to International Day of Yoga
The Government of India has officially launched the 100-day countdown to the International Day of
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News and Articles on Ayurveda, Yoga, Kundalini and other Indian way of health and medicines.
India Moves Closer to Universal Safe Drinking Water Access by 2030
India has made substantial progress toward ensuring universal access to safe and affordable drinking water,
Dr Jitendra Singh Honours 26 Young Doctors, Highlights Role of AI and Specialisation in Future Healthcare
Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, Earth Sciences and several other key departments,
Chundanga (Turkey Berry): The Bitter Green Healer of the Tropics
One of its most celebrated nutritional strengths is its iron content. With iron levels significantly higher than many common vegetables, Turkey Berry has long been used traditionally to combat anemia. The presence of vitamin C, even in modest amounts, aids iron absorption when consumed as part of a balanced meal.
India’s Transformation into a Global Health Powerhouse — A New Era in Public Health
A robust digital health ecosystem under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) supports this infrastructure, with more than 863 million ABHA health IDs issued to date. These unique digital records allow efficient storage, retrieval and secure teleconsultation — transforming health access and record-keeping across the nation.
India’s Historic HPV Vaccine Drive: Turning the Tide Against Cervical Cancer
India has embarked on what many health experts are calling a defining moment in public health — the nationwide rollout of the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine to protect young girls from cervical cancer. This campaign marks a major leap toward preventing a disease that has claimed tens of thousands of lives and long been considered largely avoidable.
Ministry of Ayush Inaugurates India’s First Integrative Oncology Research and Care Centre at AIIA Goa
This state-of-the-art institute is the first-of-its-kind in India, designed to bring together traditional and modern medical systems to offer patient-centric, evidence-informed oncology rehabilitation.
Fermented Food Can Personalise Nutrition For India’s Diverse Population
Bioactive peptides from fermented foods are gaining global attention for their health benefits. With advancements in biotechnology and a deeper understanding of individual differences, bioactive peptides could hold great promise for nutrition and health solutions.
IndiaAI and National Cancer Grid Launch CATCH Grant Program to Support AI Innovations in Cancer Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment
The Challenge will focus on high-impact categories including AI-enabled screening, diagnostics, clinical decision support, patient engagement, operational efficiency, research, and data curation. A total of up to 10 proposals will be selected for piloting under this round, based on technical maturity, feasibility, and alignment with healthcare delivery needs.
Alignment of AYUSH with Global Practices
Ministry of Ayush has established Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) as its subordinate office to prescribe Pharmacopoeial Standards for ASU&H drugs, which serve as official compendia in accordance with the Drugs & Cosmetics Act, 1940 and Rules, 1945.