Indian medicine, public health, wellbeing and evidence explainers.
Indian medicine, public health, wellbeing and evidence explainers.
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An academic study released ahead of the Union Budget 2026-27 argues that India should raise public healthcare expenditure, warning that rising medical costs and unequal access are widening gaps and increasing the need for stronger public health infrastructure.
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Thailand’s Civil Aviation Authority announced enhanced health screening for flights arriving from India’s West Bengal, describing the region as high-risk for Nipah virus and outlining additional checks on departure and arrival to reduce the chance of importation.
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A year after a major Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune—where investigations pointed to contaminated water—reports say the Pune Municipal Corporation still lacks key upgrades such as a dedicated water treatment solution for affected areas. Hospitals and civic systems have improved in parts, but preparedness gaps remain, including surveillance, ICU capacity and access to critical drugs.
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A year after Pune’s Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS) outbreak—where investigations pointed to contaminated water as a likely cause—gaps remain in water safety and healthcare preparedness, according to a report. The Pune Municipal Corporation has not set up a dedicated water treatment plant in affected areas, and hospitals are still grappling with structural issues highlighted during the crisis.
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One year after Pune faced a major Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak linked by investigations to contaminated water, gaps remain in water safety upgrades and hospital readiness, with slow infrastructure clearances, incomplete testing coverage and concerns over ICU capacity and critical drug availability.
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A year after Pune faced a major Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak that investigations linked to contaminated water, a report says the city still lacks key upgrades in water safety and hospital preparedness. While measures such as chlorination automation and surveillance planning have begun, officials and experts point to gaps in infrastructure, testing and critical-care readiness.
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One year after Pune faced a major Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak linked to suspected contaminated water, a report says systemic gaps remain. The PMC is yet to set up a dedicated water treatment plant in affected areas, while hospitals and civic agencies continue to work on surveillance, reporting and critical drug readiness.
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The Union Health Ministry has said there is no surge in HMPV cases in India, while urging states to step up surveillance for SARI and ILI and increase public awareness on preventing respiratory infections.
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A year after a severe Guillain-Barré Syndrome (GBS) outbreak in Pune—linked by investigations to contaminated water—gaps remain in water safety measures and health-system readiness, according to a report. Officials cited chlorination automation and sampling, but testing of RO-supplier water and a dedicated local treatment facility remain pending, while hospitals recall shortages and diagnostic delays during the crisis.
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Healthcare industry body NATHEALTH has called for raising public health expenditure to over 2.5% of GDP and proposed a large healthcare infrastructure fund, as it flags India’s growing non-communicable disease burden and the need to boost preventive screening and long-term system resilience.
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The India Meteorological Department has issued multi-state alerts as a western disturbance is expected to bring widespread rain, thunderstorms, hailstorms and heavy snowfall from January 26, with peak intensity around January 27. Dense fog and cold wave conditions may continue in parts of north India, prompting travel advisories.
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Hospitals in Kolkata have reported a rise in cough, cold, fever and chest congestion cases as minimum temperatures fluctuated sharply over the past week. Doctors linked the spike to common respiratory viruses and winter pollution that worsens asthma and COPD symptoms. Clinicians advised symptomatic care and warned against unnecessary antibiotic use unless prescribed.