Posted in Health Science & Technology

Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS)

Debate on how the government is planning to implement Controlled Human Infection Studies (CHIS).

Posted in Health Biology Science & Technology

Food Fortification

Union Food Ministry decided to complete the third phase of universalisation of distribution of fortified rice before March 2024. The Ministry also organised a one-day National Seminar on Rice Fortification.

Trans-fatty Acids
Posted in Health Biology Social Sector

Trans-fatty Acids

High intake of trans-fatty acids increases the risk of coronary heart disease, Union Health Minister informed Lok Sabha.

Mental Health Care
Posted in Social Sector Health

Mental Health Care

Parliamentary Standing Committee on Health and Family Welfare tabled its 148th report on ‘Mental Healthcare and Its Management in Contemporary Times’.

Tele - MANAS
Posted in Social Sector Health

Tele Mental Health Assistance and Networking Across States (Tele-MANAS)

Jammu & Kashmir launched India’s first Tele-MANAS chatbot for people in mental distress as Kashmir saw the highest number of distress calls.