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Hospital reception counter illustrating healthcare pricing transparency and patient information.
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India Pushes for Transparent Hospital Charges to Help Patients Understand Treatment Costs

Understanding the cost of medical treatment before receiving care can help patients and families make more informed healthcare decisions. However, treatment expenses can be difficult to estimate when consultation fees, diagnostic tests, medicines, room charges...

NationPath Editorial Desk•25 Oct 2026
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India is accelerating the replacement of mercury-containing medical devices while strengthening the safe management of existing mercury waste.
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India Targets Mercury-Free Healthcare by 2030 as States Expand Medical Device Replacement Efforts

NationPath Editorial Desk•24 Oct 2026
CDSCO urges responsible use of certain painkillers and antibiotics, highlighting the importance of medical advice and kidney-health awareness.
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India’s Drug Regulator Warns Against Misuse of Painkillers and Antibiotics: What People Should Know About Kidney Health

NationPath Editorial Desk•24 Oct 2026
An Indian health worker administers polio vaccine drops to a child, highlighting the importance of continued immunisation and polio prevention.
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World Polio Day 2026: India Stresses Vigilance and Vaccination to Protect Its Polio-Free Status

NationPath Editorial Desk•24 Oct 2026

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Hospital corridor illustrating patient-transfer and assistance arrangements in a public healthcare facility.
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Rajkot Civil Hospital Orders Inquiry After Elderly Woman Moves Patient on Stretcher Without Assistance

A patient-assistance incident at a government hospital in Rajkot, Gujarat, has prompted an administrative inquiry after footage showed an elderly woman moving a stretcher carrying...

NationPath Editorial Desk•23 Oct 2026
Small everyday food choices—such as adding vegetables, choosing whole grains and drinking water more often—can support a balanced diet.
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Healthier Eating Starts With Small Changes: How to Cut Back on Ultra-Processed Foods Without Giving Up Convenience

Modern lifestyles have made packaged snacks, instant meals, sugary drinks and ready-to-eat foods convenient options for millions of people. These products can save time, but relyin...

NationPath Editorial Desk•22 Oct 2026
hree Indian sites—Sirpur, Baratang and the Andaman Subduction Volcanoes—have entered UNESCO’s Tentative List, opening the way for possible future World Heritage nominations.
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Three Indian Heritage and Geological Sites Added to UNESCO Tentative List, Opening Path to Future World Heritage Nominations

India’s cultural heritage and geological diversity have gained fresh international attention after three sites were added to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage Sites.The add...

NationPath Editorial Desk•22 Oct 2026
India's medical education framework enters a regulatory transition following the withdrawal of the 2023 standards regulations.
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NMC Withdraws Medical Education Standards Regulations: What It Means for Medical Colleges and Students

India’s medical education regulatory framework has entered a significant transition after the National Medical Commission withdrew the Maintenance of Standards of Medical Education...

NationPath Editorial Desk•22 Oct 2026
Public-health personnel coordinate hospital infection-prevention measures in Abuja.
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Nigeria Confirms Imported Ebola Case in Abuja; Health Authorities Trace 44 Contacts

Nigeria confirmed one imported case of Ebola virus disease in the Federal Capital Territory on 20 October 2026. The patient, a woman with a recent travel history involving Uganda,...

NationPath Editorial Desk•21 Oct 2026
Hospital pharmacist reviewing medicine packages at a pharmacy counter in India.
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India's refining infrastructure could feature in discussions over potential Venezuelan crude oil supplies.

India has expanded its efforts to make cancer treatment more affordable by regulating trade margins on 137 identified non-scheduled anti-cancer medicines. The National Pharmaceutic...

NationPath Editorial Desk•21 Oct 2026
Medical interns gather outside a medical college in Jammu and Kashmir during a stipend-related protest.
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Jammu and Kashmir Medical Interns Resume Strike Over Unfulfilled Stipend Hike Assurance

Medical interns in Jammu and Kashmir have resumed their protest over a long-pending stipend increase, renewing pressure on the authorities to implement an assurance given during di...

NationPath Editorial Desk•20 Oct 2026
Doctor reviewing electronic diagnostic records at a computer in a modern healthcare setting.
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Doctors Can Digitally Sign Medical Reports Remotely: NMC Clarifies Rules on Electronic Health Records

India’s National Medical Commission has clarified that registered medical practitioners may remotely review and authenticate electronic medical records through recognised digital o...

NationPath Editorial Desk•19 Oct 2026
Healthcare professional reviewing an unbranded infant nutrition product in a clean preparation area.
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FSSAI Proposes Ban on Added Sucrose and Fructose in Infant Food for Babies Up to Six Months

India’s food safety regulator has proposed tighter rules on the addition of certain sugars to infant nutrition products, focusing on foods intended for babies during the first six...

NationPath Editorial Desk•18 Oct 2026
Pharmacist reviewing medicine prices following India's new trade-margin controls on selected anti-cancer drugs.
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Government Caps Trade Margins on 137 Cancer Drugs at 30%; Prices May Fall by Up to 70% From November 9

The Government of India has introduced new trade-margin controls for 137 identified non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs in a move intended to improve affordability and reduce the finan...

NationPath Editorial Desk•18 Oct 2026
Public-health worker inspecting standing water near a construction site in Doda district amid rising dengue cases.
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Dengue Cases Cross 190 in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda, ICMR-NIV Team Investigates Hotspots

Dengue cases have risen sharply in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir, with more than 190 laboratory-confirmed cases requiring hospitalisation reported at Government Medical Colleg...

NationPath Editorial Desk•16 Oct 2026
Healthcare researchers discuss child health and digital innovation at an Indian medical research conference.
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AIIA Launches New Digital Initiatives at Child Health Conference: Why Scientific Evidence Matters for Ayurveda

India’s efforts to connect traditional medicine with research and digital innovation received fresh attention at the All India Institute of Ayurveda in New Delhi, where Vice-Presid...

NationPath Editorial Desk•16 Oct 2026
Medical research facility in Keylong, Himachal Pradesh, where ICMR is establishing a centre for high-altitude medicine and public-health research.
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Why India’s New ICMR Centre in Keylong Matters for High-Altitude Health Research

Living at high altitude presents medical challenges that differ from those experienced in lower-altitude regions. Reduced oxygen availability, severe cold, difficult terrain and ge...

NationPath Editorial Desk•16 Oct 2026
Parent and child preparing a balanced meal at home to illustrate healthy family habits and childhood obesity prevention.
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WHO Issues First Global Childhood Obesity Guidelines: What Parents Should Know

The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued its first global guidelines for managing obesity in children and adolescents, calling for age-appropriate care that combines healthy...

NationPath Editorial Desk•15 Oct 2026
Healthcare worker discusses tuberculosis screening and diagnostic services with an adult patient at an Indian health centre.
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India’s TB-Free Goal: 28.1 Crore Screenings, New AI Tools and the Challenge of Completing Treatment

India’s effort to eliminate tuberculosis depends on a chain of interventions that begins with identifying people who may have the disease and continues through diagnosis, treatment...

NationPath Editorial Desk•13 Oct 2026
Hospital support workers gather in Chennai during a protest seeking permanent employment and improved service conditions.
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Tamil Nadu Health Workers’ Protest: Hundreds Detained as Job Regularisation Talks Set for November 10

Tamil Nadu’s multi-purpose hospital workers staged a protest on Monday, October 12, seeking permanent employment and improved service conditions after years of working on a daily-w...

NationPath Editorial Desk•12 Oct 2026
Govt caps trade margins on non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30% - NationPath Image
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Govt caps trade margins on non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs at 30%

The Centre has decided to cap trade margins at 30% of the Maximum Retail Price (MRP) for non-scheduled anti-cancer drugs, according to government sources.The measure will cover bra...

NationPath Editorial Desk•8 Oct 2026
Tripura Inaugurates Government Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital - NationPath Image
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Tripura Inaugurates Government Homoeopathic Medical College and Hospital

Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on October 7 inaugurated the Government Homoeopathic Medical College and Netaji Subhash Homoeopathic Hospital at Renters’ Colony in West Tripu...

NationPath Editorial Desk•7 Oct 2026
Kenya Confirms First Imported Ebola Case as Patient Dies in Nairobi - NationPath Image
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Kenya Confirms First Imported Ebola Case as Patient Dies in Nairobi

Kenya has confirmed its first imported case of Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) after a Kenyan citizen who had been living in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) died while receiv...

NationPath Editorial Desk•6 Oct 2026
Mizoram Performs First Leadless Pacemaker Implantation at Aizawl Civil Hospital - NationPath Image
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Mizoram Performs First Leadless Pacemaker Implantation at Aizawl Civil Hospital

Mizoram has recorded its first leadless pacemaker implantation at the state-run Aizawl Civil Hospital, Health Minister Lalrinpuii said.The procedure was performed on Monday by a te...

NationPath Editorial Desk•6 Oct 2026
Indian health official addresses UN meeting on global pandemic preparedness in New York
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India Reaffirms Global Pandemic Preparedness Commitment at UN Meeting

India has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening global pandemic preparedness and response at a United Nations high-level meeting in New York, with Union Health Secretary Punya...

NationPath Editorial Desk•26 Sept 2026
Healthcare workers treat children at a hospital in Bangladesh amid a major measles outbreak.
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Bangladesh Measles Outbreak: 11 More Suspected Deaths, Combined Toll Reaches 1,076

Bangladesh has reported 11 additional deaths among people with suspected measles symptoms, taking the combined number of confirmed and suspected measles-related deaths to 1,076 sin...

NationPath Editorial Desk•24 Sept 2026
Representational image of medical documents and a doctor registration certificate amid a fake doctor probe in West Bengal.
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West Bengal Probes Five Alleged Fake Doctors Over Fake Medical Degrees

The West Bengal Health Department has initiated an investigation into allegations that five people were practising medicine in the state using fake medical degrees and documents al...

NationPath Editorial Desk•13 Sept 2026
AstraZeneca’s Breast Cancer Drug Etcamah Fails Late-Stage Trial Goal - NationPath Image
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AstraZeneca’s Breast Cancer Drug Etcamah Fails Late-Stage Trial Goal

AstraZeneca’s breast cancer drug Etcamah (camizestrant) has failed to meet the primary objective of a late-stage clinical trial, dealing a setback to the company’s efforts to expan...

NationPath Editorial Desk•12 Sept 2026
J.P. Nadda reviews RHTC Najafgarh healthcare facilities in New Delhi
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Health Minister JP Nadda Reviews Progress of RHTC Najafgarh in New Delhi

Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda chaired a review meeting on Monday to assess the progress of the Rural Health Training Centre (RHTC), Najafgarh, in New Delh...

NationPath Editorial Desk•31 Aug 2026
Manipal Hospital nurse recruitment drive in Aizawl
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Manipal Hospital Conducts Nurse Recruitment Drive in Aizawl

Officials from Manipal Hospital conducted a nurse recruitment drive in Aizawl on Monday following an initiative by Mizoram Health Minister Pi Lalrinpuii. The hospital officials met...

NationPath Editorial Desk•31 Aug 2026
Indian Army doctors provide free healthcare at medical camp in Ananwan Kupwara
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Army Organises Mega Medical Camp at Ananwan in Kupwara

The Indian Army organised a mega free medical camp at Ananwan in Qaziabad Langate, providing healthcare services to residents of the area.The camp witnessed a strong turnout, with...

NationPath Editorial Desk•30 Aug 2026
Rasonque (daraxonrasib) pancreatic cancer drug approved by the US FDA
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FDA Approves Landmark Pancreatic Cancer Drug Rasonque

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new targeted drug for metastatic pancreatic cancer, marking a significant development in the treatment of one of the most diffi...

NationPath Editorial Desk•27 Aug 2026
Ashok Singhal inspects 50-bed Ayurvedic Hospital at Chiram Chapori in Majuli
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Ashok Singhal Inspects 50-Bed Ayurvedic Hospital in Majuli

Assam's Health and Family Welfare Minister Ashok Singhal inspected the 50-bed Ayurvedic Hospital at Chiram Chapori in Upper Majuli on Thursday morning.During the inspection, Singha...

NationPath Editorial Desk•27 Aug 2026
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IMA Urges Caution as H1N1 Cases Rise, Says No Need to Panic

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) has urged the public to remain alert as cases of seasonal Influenza A (H1N1) rise, while reassuring people that most infections are mild and se...

NationPath Editorial Desk•26 Aug 2026
Health Ministry says seasonal influenza activity in India shows no indication of a new influenza threat
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Health Ministry Says Current Influenza Activity Shows No New Threat

The Health Ministry has said that the influenza viruses currently circulating in India remain consistent with the seasonal pattern observed in recent years, with present observatio...

NationPath Editorial Desk•25 Aug 2026
Delhi Food Safety Department officials inspect food products ahead of festive season.
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Delhi Intensifies Food Safety Checks Ahead of Festive Season

The Food Safety Department of the Delhi Government has increased enforcement and inspection activities across the capital ahead of the upcoming festive season, when demand for milk...

NationPath Editorial Desk•25 Aug 2026
Foreign Medical Graduate Examination-related representation as the Health Ministry rejects unsubstantiated claims
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Government Dismisses Claims on Foreign Medical Graduate Examination as Misleading

The Government has rejected claims made in a news report regarding the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), describing them as misleading and completely unsubstantiated. In...

NationPath Editorial Desk•23 Aug 2026
Medicine packaging representing the government warning against specified Chlorpheniramine-Phenylephrine combinations for children below four years.
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Government Restricts Chlorpheniramine-Phenylephrine Combinations for Children Below Four

The government has imposed restrictions on the manufacturing, sale and distribution of all fixed-dose combinations containing Chlorpheniramine Maleate and Phenylephrine Hydrochlori...

NationPath Editorial Desk•22 Aug 2026
WHO health worker administers Ebola vaccine during an outbreak response in DR Congo.
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WHO Sends 70,000 Ebola Vaccine Doses to DR Congo

The World Health Organization has facilitated the delivery of 70,000 doses of Ervebo to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, where health authorities are responding to an Ebola ou...

NationPath Editorial Desk•20 Aug 2026
Health Ministry workshop on Anemia Mukt Bharat programme in New Delhi
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Health Ministry Calls for Closer Coordination to Strengthen Anemia Mukt Bharat Programme

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has called for stronger coordination among government ministries and health programmes to tackle anemia through a more comprehensive...

NationPath Editorial Desk•13 Aug 2026

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