Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis have developed an innovative air monitor capable of detecting different variants of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in a room within approximately five minutes. This affordable device combines advanced aerosol sampling technology with an ultrasensitive

The Indian Ministry of Health announced on Wednesday that over 1.78 billion visits were recorded at the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) by June 30. These centers were established as part of the government’s Ayushman Bharat scheme. The

Wellcome and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation have joined hands to provide funding for the final stage of trials for a potentially ground-breaking tuberculosis (TB) vaccine. With an investment of approximately $550 million, they aim to support the Phase

A recent study published in the Radiology journal of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) has revealed that the assistance of a highly accurate artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm significantly improves the detection of lung cancers in chest X-rays. Moreover,

Concerned about the issue of doctors and staff arriving late to government hospitals, state health authorities have implemented a solution. The health department has issued a directive making biometric attendance mandatory in all government hospitals. This follows similar orders recently

The Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, announced on Wednesday that the organization is getting ready for a rise in the spread of viral diseases such as dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, which are associated with the

In response to the alarming rise in heatwave-related hospitalizations across several states, Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya led a high-level meeting to assess the country’s preparedness. Mandaviya announced the deployment of a five-member team comprising senior officials from the Health Ministry

According to officials, India has generated approximately $7.4 billion in revenue through medical tourism in the past decade. This figure is projected to reach $43.5 billion over the next ten years. The health sector in India has experienced significant private

An AMRIT pharmacy was recently opened at AIIMS Delhi with the aim of providing affordable medications. The pharmacy, known as the Affordable Medicines and Reliable Implants for Treatment (AMRIT) pharmacy, has 13 dedicated counters and operates 24/7. This extended working