Funding cuts jeopardise global fight against tuberculosis, WHO warns
Mar 07, 2025, at 06:30 pm
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) warned on Wednesday that severe funding cuts – particularly in the United States – are threatening decades of progress in the fight against tuberculosis (TB), still the world’s deadliest infectious disease.
Weak La Niña weather event is likely to be brief, says World Meteorological Organization
Mar 07, 2025, at 06:05 pm
The weak but significant La Niña weather event that began in December is likely to be brief, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has announced.
More than half of adults worldwide will be obese by 2050: Study
Mar 04, 2025, at 01:35 pm
Without urgent policy reform and action, over half the world’s adult population (3.8 billion) and a third of all children and adolescents (746 million) are forecast to be living with overweight or obesity by 2050—posing an unparalleled threat of premature disease and death at local, national, and global levels, according to a major new analysis from the Global Burden of Disease Study BMI Collaborators, published in The Lancet.
Mar 03, 2025, at 06:09 pm
Private hospitals in India will increase their capacity by over 4,000 beds next fiscal, at an investment of Rs 11,500 crore, after an aggressive addition of around 6,000 beds this fiscal, as per data released by Crisil Ratings on Sunday.
Indian government released first-ever report showing 6,327 riverine dolphins present in country
Mar 03, 2025, at 05:50 pm
The first-ever report on the population estimation of riverine dolphins in India showed 6,327 dolphins are present in the Ganga, Brahmaputra and Indus River systems.
Mar 03, 2025, at 03:47 pm
Gir (Gujarat): Prime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a lion safari at Gujarat’s Gir Wildlife Sanctuary on Monday morning to commemorate World Wildlife Day.
CMRI Kolkata introduces SmartNav Cochlear Implant Technology for first time in East India
Mar 03, 2025, at 12:37 pm
Cochlear implant surgery has taken a major technological leap forward, with CK Birla Hospitals, CMRI Kolkata, becoming the first in Eastern India to integrate Smart Nav technology in cochlear implantation.
US-based private spacecraft lands on Moon, shares first image
Mar 02, 2025, at 10:41 pm
US-based company Firefly Aerospace on Sunday announced its spacecraft Blue Ghost lunar lander softly touched down on the Moon’s surface in an upright, stable configuration on the company’s first attempt.
Global biodiversity agreement mobilises $200 billion boost to protect flora, fauna
Mar 02, 2025, at 07:57 pm
Governments on Friday reached agreement on a strategy to raise an additional $200 billion each year to better protect the world’s flora and fauna by 2030.
US private spaceship is close to making a daring touchdown on the Moon
Mar 02, 2025, at 01:42 pm
After traversing a long journey through space, a US spacecraft is poised to make a daring touchdown on the Moon and become the only second private lander to achieve the feat if it succeeds, media reports said.
Earthquake measuring 6.1 on Richter Scale hits Nepal, tremors felt in Bihar
Feb 28, 2025, at 10:34 am
An earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter Scale hit Nepal on Friday, with tremors felt in parts of India's Bihar state, media reports said.
Magnitude 5.1 earthquake strikes Bay of Bengal, tremors felt in Kolkata
Feb 25, 2025, at 09:37 am
An earthquake measuring 5.1 on the Richter Scale hit the Bay of Bengal region with tremors being felt in parts of West Bengal, Odisha and Bangladesh on Tuesday.
WHO alerts Breast cancer cases projected to rise by nearly 40 per cent by 2050
Feb 25, 2025, at 09:13 am
Breast cancer cases are expected to increase by 38 percent globally by 2050, with annual deaths from the disease projected to rise by 68 percent, according to a new report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), a specialised branch of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Pakistan reports third polio case of 2025
Feb 23, 2025, at 08:25 pm
Pakistan has recorded the third wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case of 2025, reflecting the country's failure in containing the disease.
Indian wildlife conservationist Purnima Devi Barman features in Time's Women of Year 2025 list
Feb 22, 2025, at 06:33 pm
Indian biologist and wildlife conservationist Purnima Devi Barman, who is from the northeast Indian state of Assam, was named in the Time's Women of the Year 2025 list.
Matsya-6000: India's Deep-Ocean Submersible completes wet testing
Feb 17, 2025, at 03:22 pm
The Indian government has entrusted the National Institute of Ocean Technology with the task of designing and developing the 4th Generation deep-ocean human scientific submersible named "Matsya-6000," as part of the Samudrayan Project.
Magnitude 4 earthquake hits Delhi, PM Modi urges people to stay calm
Feb 17, 2025, at 09:13 am
An earthquake measuring 4 on the Richter Scale hit Delhi and adjoining areas forcing people to rush out from their residences on Monday.
Stranded in space for 8 months, Sunita Williams, Butch Wilmore to return home in March
Feb 15, 2025, at 12:55 am
NASA astronauts Sunita Williams, and her colleague Butch Wilmore, stranded in space for the past eight months owing to an extended space flight mission, are expected to return home next month.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus alerts US funding cuts threaten global health response
Feb 14, 2025, at 10:14 am
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned over the impact of US funding cuts on critical global health initiatives, warning they pose a direct threat to public health efforts worldwide.
Gautam Adani to donate Rs 6,000 cr to develop health infra in partnership with US-based Mayo Clinic
Feb 11, 2025, at 09:44 pm
Ahmedabad: Gautam Adani is set to donate over Rs 6,000 crore to establish two Adani Health Cities (AHCs) in Ahmedabad and Mumbai through the group’s not-for-profit healthcare arm.
Addressing Adolescent Spinal Deformities: A call for awareness and action
Feb 09, 2025, at 08:40 pm
Adolescent spinal deformities, including scoliosis, kyphosis, and lordosis, affect millions of young individuals worldwide.
Sound ‘N’ Mind Foundation – A life line for cancer warriors
Feb 08, 2025, at 04:20 pm
Cancer is a life-altering experience not just for the patient but also for their family and need everyday a motivation to fight and move further. It creates a ripple effect.
January was the warmest on record, announces World Meteorological Organization
Feb 07, 2025, at 03:18 pm
The world has just experienced the hottest January ever recorded, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Thursday, citing data crunched by UN partner the Copernicus Climate Service
Hope Indian budget would pave the way for affordability of robotic surgery: Vattikuti Foundation CEO
Feb 06, 2025, at 10:20 pm
Dr. Mahendra Bhandari, CEO of the Vattikuti Foundation, expressed hope that the union budget presented by Finance Minister Nirmala Sithraman will pave the way for the affordability of robotic surgery.
Early Cancer Screening: A Lifesaver We Can't Ignore
Feb 05, 2025, at 01:33 am
Cancer remains one of the leading causes of mortality worldwide, claiming millions of lives each year. However, medical experts emphasize that early detection through regular screening can significantly increase survival rates and improve treatment outcomes. Despite advancements in medical science, late diagnosis continues to be a major hurdle in effective cancer management.
Axis Bank partners with cancer care and research institutions in India through various initiatives
Feb 05, 2025, at 12:19 am
Kolkata: Axis Bank has partnered with three reputed cancer institutions in India - National Cancer Grid (NCG) under Tata Memorial Centre, The Indian Cancer Society (ICS), and the St. Jude India Childcare Centres, for building India’s digital capabilities in oncology, enhancing access to cancer care, raising awareness on early cancer diagnosis and treatment, and advancing cancer research and innovation, a press release said.
Uganda: Ebola vaccination trial begins following recent outbreak
Feb 04, 2025, at 09:51 am
In a global first, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners on Monday launched a first-ever vaccine trial for Ebola from the Sudan species of the virus.
ISRO's 100th rocket launch faces setback as desired orbit not achieved due to technical glitch
Feb 03, 2025, at 10:09 am
Sriharikota/IBNS: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)'s 100th rocket launch has faced a setback as a technical glitch prevented the achievement of a desired orbit, media reports said.
WHO confirms deadly outbreak of Sudan Ebola virus
Jan 31, 2025, at 09:54 am
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday confirmed an outbreak of Sudan virus disease in Uganda, which is part of the Ebola virus family.
Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla to pilot private spacecraft Axiom-4, do Yoga in space
Jan 31, 2025, at 02:01 am
New Delhi/IBNS: Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla is set to become the second Indian to go to space after Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma's journey on board the Soyuz T-11 in April 1984.