preventive healthcare

New Delhi, March 29 Union Minister Jitendra Singh shed light on abdominal or central obesity as a greater risk factor compared to overall obesity, particularly in the Indian context, where even lean and thin-looking individuals often carry significant visceral fat.The minister stated that...

Jaipur, March 28 Padmaja Kumari Parmar, a member of the former royal family of Udaipur, called for a global shift in perception regarding diabetes on Saturday, urging an end to stigma and discrimination at a summit here.Addressing the Global Summit to End Diabetes Stigma, co-hosted by "Friends...

New Delhi, March 27 Emphasizing the need for a fundamental shift in India's approach to healthcare, public health experts on Friday said the system must move beyond curative care and adopt preventive, promotional, and holistic models.These observations were made at the 4th annual summit on...

Panaji, March 25 The Goa government's special initiative offering free and subsidized medical check-ups for women has been receiving a positive response, an official said on Wednesday."#CheckedByDoctor", initiated by the Pramod Sawant-led government, began on March 8 and continues until March...

Rajouri, March 19, 2026: The Indian Army organized an awareness lecture on the "Importance of Health" in Surankote to promote healthy living among locals, especially the youth.The session covered topics such as a balanced diet, regular exercise, personal hygiene, and preventive healthcare...

New Delhi, March 19 – Aiming to promote Ayush-based preventive healthcare, wellness, yoga, and stress management among its personnel, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Ayush, an official said on Thursday.The...

March 19, New Delhi: In an effort to enhance the health and operational readiness of its personnel, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of AYUSH at CISF Headquarters in New Delhi. IG (Administration) Pratibha Agarwal signed on...

Bengaluru, March 17 Karnataka Health Minister Dinesh Gundu Rao said on Tuesday that his department was focused on presenting the ground reality and improving healthcare delivery, even as the opposition accused the government of "mismanagement and internal conflicts".Responding to a discussion...

An awareness and medical camp was organized at AAM Mughalmaidan with the goal of providing basic healthcare services and raising awareness among the local population about health and hygiene. The camp saw active participation from residents of the area, who availed various medical facilities and...

New Delhi, March 13 P&G Health announced on Friday that its CSR initiative has been benefiting over 20,000 people from underserved communities in 18 villages and 10 islands along the banks of the Brahmaputra River in Assam.P&G SEHAT's boat clinic initiative was launched to provide consistent...

Jaipur, March 12 The National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA) in Jaipur has launched a dedicated podcast studio where experts will provide authentic information on Ayurvedic medicine, diseases, and treatment methods, an official said on Thursday.The initiative aims to counter the growing spread of...

A session on raising awareness and providing counselling about the importance of the HPV vaccine was organized in Trigam, Kishtwar district, where Dr. Nazir Hussain, a medical officer, educated the community about the benefits of vaccination and preventive healthcare.During the session, Dr...

New Delhi, March 10 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Tuesday that her government is committed to ensuring that every woman has access to quality healthcare, through improved services, awareness, and the expansion of medical facilities.Gupta, while attending a conference on "Women in...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that India's healthcare infrastructure has significantly strengthened in recent years. Addressing the webinar 'Sabka Sath, Sabka Vighyan – Fulfilling the Aspirations of the People' held after the budget, Mr. Modi emphasized that fulfilling the aspirations of...

New Delhi, March 9 Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday called for accelerating the process of linking the country's education sector to the real-world economy.Addressing a post-budget webinar, he said that the focus on subjects like AI and automation needs to be increased."We will have to...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated today that India's healthcare infrastructure has significantly strengthened in recent years. Speaking at the post-budget webinar on "Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas" – Fulfilling the Aspirations of the People, Mr. Modi emphasized that fulfilling the aspirations of the...

Agartala/Aizawl, March 8 – The Red Shield Division of the Indian Army organised a series of health and wellness initiatives across Arunachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Tripura, and Manipur on Sunday to mark International Women's Day, aiming to promote preventive healthcare and enhance medical awareness...

Reasi, March 7, 2026: The Indian Army conducted a medical patrol in the general area of Ransoo on March 7, 2026, to provide essential healthcare services to the local population residing in remote and border areas. The initiative aimed to extend free medical consultation, basic treatment, and...

New Delhi, March 2 Students from a private school in Ahmedabad have developed an AI-based skin health awareness application, which identified around 50 people with skin conditions requiring professional dermatological consultation during a recent community screening initiative.The app, "Derma...

Jaipur, March 2 – Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign for 14-year-old girls from Ajmer this weekend, marking a major step towards strengthening preventive healthcare for women and advancing India’s fight against cervical cancer...