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Dengue and measles outbreaks in South and Southeast Asia

19 clusters · 54 sources · last updated

Latest: Tamil Nadu hospitals expand capacity amid rising dengue cases

Dengue fever outbreaks continue across South and Southeast Asia. In Sri Lanka, the National Dengue Control Unit recorded 88,088 confirmed cases and 63 deaths, while Singapore reported over 1,700 cumulative cases. Malaysi

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Youth nicotine health concerns and global regulatory shifts

49 clusters · 171 sources · last updated

Latest: India orders crackdown on illegal nicotine pouch sales

Research in 2026 continues to link adolescent nicotine use to serious disease. Two cases of terminal lung cancer in women who began vaping at age 15 were reported in the UK, underscoring emerging clinical evidence of sev

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NEET PG 2026 exam disruptions and NBEMS reforms

12 clusters · 39 sources · last updated

Latest: NBEMS releases NEET PG 2026 results and cutoff marks

Following the NEET PG 2026 examination on August 30, 2026, and a re-examination on September 5 for approximately 2,499 candidates in Jaipur, the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) has released the

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India-Netherlands bilateral cooperation

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: India and Netherlands sign MoUs for Kalpasar Project

India and the Netherlands have expanded their bilateral cooperation across public health and water management sectors. In early September, an Indian delegation visited the Dutch National Institute for Public Health and

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Indian medical education and healthcare expansion

4 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Tamil Nadu to establish seven new government nursing colleges

India continues to expand its medical education and healthcare infrastructure. Nationally, the National Medical Commission and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare have approved 25 new medical colleges for the 2026-

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India CGHS healthcare policy updates

3 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: India removes CGHS geographical restrictions for government employees

The Indian Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has implemented several updates to the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) to expand coverage and streamline administrative processes. Initially, the government intro

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India healthcare infrastructure and workforce expansion

3 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: JP Nadda reviews Madhya Pradesh healthcare and marks World Patient Safety Day

Indian Union Health Minister JP Nadda has continued to highlight advancements in healthcare infrastructure and medical education capacity. Following his reports at the 79th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for South

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India prescription drug surveillance proposal

2 clusters · 13 sources · last updated

Latest: India proposes mandatory CCTV surveillance for all pharmacies

The Indian Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has proposed amendments to the Drugs Rules, 1945, to increase oversight of Schedule H, H1, and X prescription medicines. A central element of the draft notification

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Dengue prevention campaign in Bangladesh

2 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

Latest: Bangladesh PM launches nationwide three-month dengue prevention campaign

In early September 2026, the Bangladeshi government announced a three-month special cleanliness and public awareness campaign to combat the spread of dengue. Prime Minister Tarique Rahman outlined a strategy to address c

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H1N1 influenza surge and fatalities in multiple Indian state

15 clusters · 68 sources · last updated

Latest: Madhya Pradesh reports 292 H1N1 Swine Flu cases

As of mid-September 2026, India continues to face a seasonal surge in H1N1 influenza (swine flu) cases across multiple states, including Delhi, Karnataka, Haryana, Jharkhand, Himachal Pradesh, Maharashtra, and West Benga

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India HPV vaccination campaign

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: India surpasses 80 lakh HPV vaccinations in cervical cancer prevention drive

India is conducting a nationwide Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign to prevent cervical cancer, particularly targeting girls aged 14 and above. The initiative provides the vaccine free of charge at various g

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Supreme Court of India PIL rulings

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Supreme Court of India declines PIL against nationwide HPV vaccination drive

The Supreme Court of India has recently declined to entertain two separate Public Interest Litigations (PILs) involving government-mandated programs. In the first instance, the Court refused to hear a petition challengi

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India medical device regulatory and infrastructure reforms

2 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: India to provide 100% government funding for medical device testing

India is implementing regulatory and financial reforms to strengthen its medical device manufacturing sector. The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare amended the Medical Devices Rules, 2017, to streamline compliance an

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