25% of Indians have varicose veins (!--ref1--), a condition often overlooked and treatable without surgery, according to leading medical experts. They

Lung cancer, once primarily linked to smoking, is casting a long shadow over India, with a particularly alarming trend emerging: non-smokers are being

The exports of drugs and pharmaceuticals from India are experiencing consistent growth, reflecting an increase of 8.36 percent to reach (Dollor) 2.31 billion in July of this year.

The fatal new strain of Mpox bclade 1b/b, often known as monkeypox, initially emerged in Central Africa and has since spread across the continent

The composite drought indicator (CDI) supports operational drought management decision making in Jordan, Lebanon, Morocco and Tunisia.

The post Development of a composite drought indicator for operational drought monitoring in the MENA region first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

On World Water Day, IWMI Director General Mark Smith is hopeful about progress for the world’s pressing water challenges.

The post Wicked water problems: Facing challenges, finding solutions first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

Bridging gaps between research, policy and implementation can make cities flood-resilient.

The post Our cities are flooding but funding has dried up first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

The forum explored the role of partnerships, technology and community engagement in securing India’s water resources.

The post India Water Week 2024 underscores collective action for water security first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

The national tele-mental health initiative in India was launched in October 2022 with the introduction of the Tele-MANAS toll-free number. Prataprao Jadhav,

Combining digital healthcare with community-based initiatives can substantially decrease medlinkdepression/medlink, medlinkanxiety/medlink, and

India faces a concerning rise in youth suicides, with rates surpassing those of many other nations, according to experts (!--ref1--). It has been

The medlinkLGBTQ/medlink individuals experience less stigma than anticipated, while people with mental health conditions continue to encounter greater

A survey found that 39% of the Indian workforce has benefited from their company's mental health programs. These programs are helping employees improve

On top of its climate benefits, the technology is boosting women’s income and confidence while challenging traditional gender norms, writes IWMI's Tanmoy Bhaduri.

The post Solar pumps are empowering women farmers in India first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

IWMI commissioned this article following fieldwork conducted on the political economy of policy processes in India, under the CGIAR Initiative on National Policies and Strategies.

The post It takes a village: the Indian farmers who built a wall against drought first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).

bHighlights:/bul class="group-list punch-points"li MOHAN Foundation was awarded the title of the best NGO for its outstanding contributions to

In India around 50,000 people require medlinkheart transplants/medlink annually, but merely 0.2 percent are fortunate enough to receive suitable donors, say experts.

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced that the Indian government has implemented several initiatives to boost medlinkorgan donations/medlink in the country.

Doctors urge India to raise medlinkorgan donation/medlink awareness due to critical supply shortage ahead of World Organ Donation Day with a dismal donation rate of 0.

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In a pioneering medical achievement, medical professionals in Faridabad, Haryana, have accomplished liver transplants in two young girls diagnosed with

In a significant medical breakthrough, AIIMS Delhi recently accomplished its inaugural dual kidney transplant, presenting a beacon of hope for numerous

Experts emphasize India's urgent requirement for stem cell donors to combat medlinkblood cancer/medlink, which claims the lives of over 70,000 individuals annually (!--ref1--).

Experts suggest that opening up organ exchange among unrelated individuals could expand the donor pool, potentially saving many lives. While this move

Experts on National Organ Donation Day (!--ref1--) noted that, while medlinkorgan donation/medlink has increased in some parts of India, it remains sluggish in most other areas.

Anupriya Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, emphasized the need to promote deceased organ donation in India (!--ref1--).

S. Padmavati, our nation's first female cardiologist, has passed away due to COVID-19 at the age of 103 after battling the disease for 11 days. In a statement on Sunday, O.

Sourav Ganguly, former Indian skipper and the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president has undergone angioplasty and is stable now, experts in the medical team said.

Justin Bieber was diagnosed with a condition named Ramsay Hunt Syndrome which has fully paralyzed the right side of his face. Speaking about the reason

Paying tributes to Queen Elizabeth II, who passed away, Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi said that she will be remembered as "the stalwart of our times".

Popular South Indian Actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu is battling with myositis (a rare autoimmune disease). Ever since popular actor Samantha Ruth Prabhu

Mumbai-based drug maker i TechInvention Lifecare /i in partnership with South Korean Eubiologics, has launched an oral cholera vaccine in India

medlinkNipah virus/medlink, as stated by Dr. Rajiv Bahl, Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), can be transmitted through

Monkeypox (medlinkMpox/medlink) (!--ref1--) has once again gained global attention, and unlike the 2022 outbreak, the 2024 outbreak is affecting a wider range of demographics worldwide.

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), hypertension or medlinkhigh blood pressure affects/medlink at least one in four adults in India (!--ref1--).

Health experts emphasized that seasonal variations, such as hot, humid weather or cold winters, can significantly raise or medlinklower blood pressure/medlink

Health experts at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) find the early onset of medlinkhypertension/medlink among young children (!--ref1--)

The commemoration of the 35th World AIDS Day (WAD), initiated in 1988, (!--ref1--) serves as a moment to assess progress made in preventing, controlling,

Comprehensive treatment for all medlinkHIV/medlink-positive individuals, effectively suppressing the virus, is pivotal in curbing transmission and steering India towards an end to AIDS.

A new report by UNAIDS warns that the global commitment to ending medlinkAIDS/medlink as a medlinkpublic health/medlink threat by 2030 hangs in the balance.

The Ministry of Labour and Employment reports that a staggering 93% of India's workforce operates in the informal sector. Many of these workers, including

India has made remarkable strides in the fight against medlinkHIV/AIDS/medlink, with the country's annual medlinkHIV infections/medlink dropping

India has made significant progress in reducing new medlinkHIV/medlink infections, achieving a b44% decrease since 2010, which surpasses the global average reduction of 39%/b.

The AIDS Society of India (ASI) has urged the government to swiftly include HIV self-testing and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in its healthcare policies and programs (!--ref1--).

Long hours on your feet can increase stroke risk. Retail workers, hairdressers, and factory employees, who often stand for extended periods, may be at a higher risk of stroke.

State, National Long Term Care Leaders to Warn of Growing Threat to Washington Seniors' Care in Wake of Legislative Sess

Clinical Trials market in India has shown significant growth symptoms in the recent past

For a long, long time she had been longing for a child. And menopause had overtaken her. Still she would not give up. Sh

Gender-based abortions will continue to be banned in India with the Bombay High Court, in Maharashtra, a western Indian

Finally, after many a debate and discussion, the proposed amendments to the Transplantation of Human Organs Act will be