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Hina Khan, who has been battling breast cancer, is being cared for by her husband Rocky Jaiswal

‘I had the American dream, but I dropped it’: 4 family members share the unseen toll of cancer caregiving in India

August 22, 2025 2:36 pm

In India, where family obligation runs deep, caregiving isn’t seen as a choice, it’s an expectation.

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Tripura set to prepare roadmap for organ donation, transplantation, high-end healthcare services in state

January 30, 2025 1:39 pm

Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha said a task force and implementation group would be set up and mass awareness campaigns would be held on the importance of organ donations.

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Looking at 2025, Health: Breakthroughs of hope and promise

December 27, 2024 1:07 pm

Weight-loss treatments are on the cusp of a revolution, and could benefit large numbers of Indians after the main patent expires. Immunotherapies and personalised treatments could transform cancer therapy.

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120 district hospitals assessed, only 2 meet health standards, finds ministry

June 28, 2024 9:04 am

The assessment has been conducted through a digital toolkit — ODK. The outcome of the assessment will be made available on the IPHS dashboard, which will be launched by Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Friday.

Gene therapy offers a beacon of hope by addressing the root cause — the genetic mutations responsible for these conditions.

The future of healthcare is in our genes

December 11, 2023 10:10 am

Gene and cell therapy are the cutting-edge medical advancements poised to revolutionise our approach to and treatment of various health conditions, from sickle cell disease and dengue to cancer and HIV/AIDS

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Express View on Ayushman Bharat: A health warning

July 21, 2023 8:15 am

Investigation in implementation of scheme points to need to plug loopholes, give a human touch

Healthcare in India has made great progress, but challenges remain

March 29, 2023 11:27 am

Rising obesity and lifestyle risk factors, huge variations in infrastructure across states and low health insurance penetration are among the problems that must be addressed

Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission: Making healthcare accessible, the digital way

January 05, 2023 10:28 am

Under the scheme, citizens can link, store, and share their health records, which creates a longitudinal health history for patients, allowing doctors to provide better diagnoses and treatment.

Pune: Movement launched to press for robust healthcare system

August 18, 2021 7:41 am

A statement by the organisations said key objectives of the movement include protecting people's health rights in the current situation through improved access to health services and vaccination, working to prevent or minimise the third wave of Covid-19.