45-year-old man from Delhi is in critical condition after he self-medicated with HIV preventive drugs that he bought without a prescription, following advice from an AI chatbot. He developed a serious reaction and was admitted to hospital. Risk of Self-Medication The man took HIV post-exposure
Kasturba Medical College, Manipal has received recognition from the Singapore Medical Council for its MBBS qualification. The approval allows graduates of KMC Manipal to be eligible for medical registration in Singapore, subject to meeting local regulatory requirements. Effective Date and Eligibility The recognition will take effect from February 1, 2026. Graduates holding
West Bengal health authorities have confirmed two cases of Nipah virus infection after laboratory testing by the National Institute of Virology in Pune. Both patients are nurses and are currently in critical condition at a private hospital, prompting heightened surveillance and containment measures. Lab Confirmation and Medical Status Samples from the two nurses were
The Union Health Ministry has banned the manufacture, sale and distribution of oral nimesulide formulations containing more than 100 mg in immediate release form. The decision was taken under provisions of the Drugs and Cosmetics Act after a review of safety data and expert recommendations. Authorities said higher doses of the drug pose increased health […]
At least five people have died and more than 1,000 residents have fallen ill after consuming contaminated drinking water supplied through a municipal pipeline in Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The incident occurred in several localities after polluted water entered the city’s drinking water network, leading to a sudden outbreak of waterborne illnesses. Surge in Illness and […]
Union Home and Cooperation Minister Amit Shah on Sunday said India has recorded a sharp drop in malaria cases and is on track to eliminate the disease soon. Shah made the remarks while speaking at the 100th All-India Medical Conference (IMA NATCON 2025) organised by the Indian Medical Association (IMA) in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. He said […]
The US Food and Drug Administration has approved an oral version of Novo Nordisk’s popular weight loss drug Wegovy, marking a significant expansion in obesity treatment options. The approval allows Wegovy to be taken as a daily pill instead of an injection, making it the first GLP-1 based weight loss medication cleared in tablet form […]
The Union government has told Parliament that there is no conclusive scientific data establishing a direct causal link between higher Air Quality Index (AQI) levels and specific lung diseases. The statement was made in response to a question in the Rajya Sabha on the health impact of air pollution, particularly in regions that frequently record […]
The second Global Summit on Traditional Medicine organised by the World Health Organization concluded in New Delhi, marking a major step in global efforts to integrate traditional systems of medicine into public healthcare frameworks. The multi-day summit brought together policymakers, health experts, researchers, practitioners and representatives from several countries to
Global diabetes prevalence is projected to rise sharply in the coming decades, with estimates indicating that as many as 900 million people worldwide could be living with the condition by 2050 if current trends continue. The findings come from the IDF Diabetes Atlas, a comprehensive global diabetes report that periodically assesses the state of diabetes […]















