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PHC Summit 2026: Accelerating Urban Health Action The Partnership for Healthy Cities (PHC) Summit 2026 was held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from March 30 to April 2, 2026. The summit brought together health officials and...
EU Water Policy Update: Tackling the Challenge of Forever ChemicalsIn a major regulatory move to protect public health and the environment, the European Union (EU) has officially added PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Subs...
A study by the US National Institutes of Health (NIH) has found that high cholesterol aids the spread of cancer.Excess cholesterol makes the nuclear membrane – the outer layer of the nucleus – soft and weak.This lets can...
In early 2026, the highly authoritative Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) officially released a deeply comprehensive, heavily data-driven national report issuing a stark, highly stern warning regarding the rapidl...
The Prime Minister launched a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination drive for girls aged 14, using the Gardasil-4 vaccine.HPV infection is the main cause of cervical cancer, and vaccinating girls before expos...
About 8,000 fresh cases of oral cancer were recorded in Tamil Nadu in 2025, raising alarm over late diagnosis and growing use of smokeless tobacco.Data from the Tamil Nadu Cancer Registry Programme show a higher incidenc...
**Overview** On National Science Day, March 1, 2026, Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the state-of-the-art "Central Facility for Recombinant Cells and Sensors" at the BRIC-Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnolo...
**Overview** On March 1, 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid the foundation stones for multiple development projects worth over ₹2,700 crore in Puducherry, aiming to comprehensively enhance the region...
**Overview** In late February 2026, the Union Health Ministry announced preparations to roll out a comprehensive, free Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination program actively targeting 14-year-old girls nationwide, marki...
Every 15 February, International Childhood Cancer Day encourages early detection and fair access to treatment. The International Confederation of Childhood Cancer Parent Organizations first recognised the day in 2002. Mo...
India has issued its first national evidence-based guidelines for lung cancer, titled 'Lung Cancer Treatment and Palliation: Evidence-Based Guidelines'. The document sets out 15 recommendations spanning diagnosis, treatm...
Overview February 2026 witnessed the observation of several significant days aimed at creating awareness about health, heritage, and national security. From celebrating the Indian Coast Guard's bravery to promoting globa...
