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Studying these infections is important because antibiotic resistance can affect both patient survival and the cost of treatment.

Antibiotic-resistant infections kill more patients and cost more, finds major India study

September 01, 2026 2:12 pm

ICMR study of more than 26,000 patients across 20 tertiary hospitals finds carbapenem-resistant infections linked to higher mortality and substantially higher antibiotic costs

The current rise in H1N1 infections across India is part of the seasonal influenza pattern, with no new strain of the virus identified, Bahl added, urging people not to panic as the vast majority of infections are mild and self-limiting.

On swine flu surge, medical body ICMR's advice on testing, end of the wave

August 25, 2026 7:40 pm

ICMR chief Rajiv Bahl says the current rise is part of the seasonal flu pattern. H1N1 accounts for 97-98% of detected Influenza A infections, with most cases mild

An ICMR study shows drones can transform TB diagnosis in rural India by speeding up sample transport, reducing costs and easing travel burdens for patients in remote areas. (File Photo)

How drones cut TB diagnosis time by 10 days and slashed costs from Rs 9,451 to Rs 91

July 17, 2026 4:14 am

An ICMR study in Telangana found that using drones to transport sputum samples dramatically sped up tuberculosis diagnosis, reduced patients' travel burden and cut out-of-pocket expenses.

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ICMR’s strategic shift: repurposing institutes

April 08, 2026 12:07 am

At Mumbai, institute’s push beyond maternal care, focus on women’s health across life stages

Many women are treated with medicines that block or reduce female hormones after menopause.

ICMR grants Rs 65-lakh project to PU prof for breast cancer drug research

February 14, 2026 10:25 am

Prof Ranju Bansal to lead three-year study on novel steroidal molecules to tackle therapy resistance

The first focused on the impact of social media on child–family relationships, highlighting how excessive screen time can weaken communication and emotional bonding at home.

ICMR-funded PGI study launches social media safety intervention among adolescents in Panchkula

February 11, 2026 9:37 pm

The engagement-focused format encouraged adolescents to reflect on their own digital habits and openly discuss challenges they face online.

Cancer cases, India, ICMR-NCRP, lifestyle-linked risks,

Cancer cure exists but the financial burden of treatment pushes families into despair

February 04, 2026 9:01 pm

Public health initiatives such as HPV vaccination campaigns, tobacco control, and screening programmes remain crucial for prevention and early detection.

AIIMS-Delhi wins gold for overall performance at 2025 DHR-ICMR health research summit

November 15, 2025 9:06 am

Organised by the Department of Health Research (DHR) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the Summit was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Health Anupriya Singh Patel on Thursday.