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AI is transforming medical diagnosis by helping analyze imaging data faster and more accurately. Companies like Qure.ai use deep learning to support clinicians in early disease detection and efficient decision-making. Introduction: Medical Diagnosis Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence is also starting to play a significant role in contemporary healthcare, especially in medical imaging. New technologies have…
India’s NCD programmes, especially NPCDCS, remain largely gender-neutral, failing to address women’s unique health risks and barriers. A gender-responsive, life-course approach is essential to improve early detection, access, and outcomes for women. Non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are responsible for nearly 74% of deaths globally, with India experiencing a rapidly rising burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs), diabetes,…
India’s rising heatwaves are severely impacting informal women workers, who lack legal protection, financial security, and safe working conditions. Despite this, CSR efforts remain focused on environmental goals while largely ignoring worker heat stress and supply chain risks. Sangeeta Sonawane starts her day at ten, setting up shop right by the busy railway station in…
Andhra Pradesh awarded Adani Gangavaram Port for its CSR under the P4 model, which aims to align corporate funding with community-identified needs. The real impact, however, depends on whether this participatory approach delivers meaningful, long-term benefits on the ground. What Happened in Visakhapatnam On April 10, 2026, Adani Gangavaram Port Limited received an Appreciation Award…
Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty transformed heart surgery into an affordable reality, challenging the idea that life-saving care is only for the rich. Through innovation and compassion, he built systems that made quality healthcare accessible to millions. Dr. Devi Prasad Shetty not only built hospitals. He rewrote the belief, saving a life was a privilege only…
Dr. Soumya Swaminathan is a global health leader who has strengthened public health systems by linking scientific research with evidence-based policy. Her work in infectious diseases and global initiatives like COVID-19 response highlights her commitment to health equity. Policies in the field of public health are extremely important in enhancing the health of the population…
The UN’s 2026 report highlights a growing $4 trillion financing gap threatening Sustainable Development Goals, with declining aid and rising pressures disproportionately impacting developing countries, especially women and girls. The Report Nobody Wanted to Write On April 9, the UN released its 2026 Financing for Sustainable Development Report, which was the first comprehensive assessment of…
The Uttar Pradesh government, led by Yogi Adityanath, has approved an interim hike in minimum wages effective April 2026, providing relief to industrial workers. The move also clarifies misinformation and prepares for upcoming labor reforms under national labor codes. Lucknow/NOIDA/Ghaziabad – In a significant move aimed at bolstering the financial security of the industrial workforce,…
Harvey J. Alter spent decades uncovering the mystery of non-A, non-B hepatitis, leading to the discovery of the hepatitis C virus. His work transformed global blood safety and helped save millions of lives, earning him the Nobel Prize in 2020. Harvey J. Alter and the Nobel Prize That Took Half a Century to Arrive There…
Hearing loss affects both children and adults, impacting speech, communication, and cognitive health if left untreated. Early diagnosis and treatments like hearing aids and cochlear implants can significantly improve the quality of life. Hearing loss in children is common and by 18 years, it affects nearly 1 of every 5 children. Without hearing rehabilitation, hearing…
