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India and Japan Team Up on AI Women's Health Tech
SolutionsJul 14

India and Japan Team Up on AI Women's Health Tech

Two companies from India and Japan are joining forces to make women's healthcare more accessible through artificial intelligence. The partnership combines Japanese medical expertise with India's booming tech talent.

Google News - Japan Innovation2 min read
India Schools Now Require Mental Health Training for Staff
SolutionsMar 14

India Schools Now Require Mental Health Training for Staff

India's largest education board just mandated mental health training for all school staff, shifting focus from test scores to student wellbeing. Over 27,000 schools will now teach teachers to recognize distress and provide emotional support.

Google News - Mental Health Success2 min read
India's Andhra Pradesh Leads Nation in Digital Health Records
InnovationMay 19

India's Andhra Pradesh Leads Nation in Digital Health Records

Andhra Pradesh has digitized 281 government hospitals and issued 70% of India's 291 million electronic prescriptions, making healthcare records accessible nationwide. The state's eHospital system now connects patients, doctors, and hospitals on a single platform under India's Digital India initiative.

The Hindu3 min read
India's Village Health Workers Now Co-Design AI Tools
Community HeroesJun 11

India's Village Health Workers Now Co-Design AI Tools

For the first time, India's one million ASHA workers are designing the technology they use, not just receiving it. The shift could transform how pregnancy care reaches rural mothers.

The Better India3 min read
India and Africa Unite to Tackle Future Pandemics
SolutionsMay 18

India and Africa Unite to Tackle Future Pandemics

India and African nations are strengthening their health partnership to build resilient systems capable of responding to future global health crises. The collaboration comes as leaders prepare for a major summit focused on public health innovation and cooperation.

The Hindu2 min read
Woman Cuts Therapy Costs to $7 in India's Mental Health Gap
Acts of KindnessApr 13

Woman Cuts Therapy Costs to $7 in India's Mental Health Gap

Where mental health sessions can cost $50 per hour in Indian cities, Ekta Prakash Sharma launched a nonprofit offering therapy for just $7. Humanising Lives has delivered thousands of affordable sessions since 2020, with 80% of clients continuing treatment after five free starter sessions.

The Better India3 min read
India Launches Free Health Checks for 40+ Workers
Health & WellnessMay 7

India Launches Free Health Checks for 40+ Workers

Millions of Indian workers over 40 can now get free annual health screenings to catch diseases early. The new nationwide program started this week in Visakhapatnam.

The Hindu2 min read
India Program Cuts Child Malnutrition in 800 Villages
Acts of KindnessApr 20

India Program Cuts Child Malnutrition in 800 Villages

In rural India, where three out of four children suffer from anemia, a two-year health program is proving that training local workers can transform maternal and child nutrition. The initiative reaches 800 villages by strengthening what already exists.

YourStory India3 min read
Nigeria's First Lady Calls for Global Health Investment
Health & WellnessApr 9

Nigeria's First Lady Calls for Global Health Investment

Senator Oluremi Tinubu is rallying nations to invest in science-backed health systems and collaborative solutions. Her World Health Day message champions the One Health approach that connects human, animal, and environmental wellbeing.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Cash Payments Help Babies Born Healthier in India
SolutionsJun 4

Cash Payments Help Babies Born Healthier in India

A program in India that gave pregnant families cash, nutrition advice, and home visits helped babies be born at healthier weights. Nearly 100,000 families saw real results from this simple support system.

Nature News2 min read
India Cuts Poverty to 5.3% as Jobs and Health Improve
VideosJan 29

India Cuts Poverty to 5.3% as Jobs and Health Improve

India's latest economic survey reveals poverty has dropped to just 5.3%, while unemployment falls and health outcomes soar. Millions are finding stable work and better lives thanks to sweeping reforms.

Google News - Poverty Reduction3 min read
Two Students Built $250 Health Scanner for Rural Clinics
Community HeroesAug 11

Two Students Built $250 Health Scanner for Rural Clinics

Engineering students in India created a portable device that performs rapid health checks in under 60 seconds, bringing diagnostics to clinics without labs. The innovation raised $800,000 to help rural patients skip long waits for basic health screening.

YourStory India3 min read
India Approves Dengue Vaccine Protecting 100M People Yearly
Health & WellnessJul 20

India Approves Dengue Vaccine Protecting 100M People Yearly

India just approved its first dengue vaccine that works against all four virus strains, no pre-test needed. The shot protects 84% against hospitalization and could produce 50 million doses annually in India alone.

Google News - Vaccine Success2 min read
India Proposes National Cooling Doctrine to Fight Heat
SolutionsMay 14

India Proposes National Cooling Doctrine to Fight Heat

India is developing an ambitious new framework to guarantee safe indoor temperatures as a public health right. The proposed "cooling doctrine" would set mandatory cooling standards for workplaces and deploy innovative technology designed specifically for India's unique climate challenges.

The Hindu2 min read
India's Top Court: Free Menstrual Products for All Schools
SolutionsJan 30

India's Top Court: Free Menstrual Products for All Schools

India's Supreme Court just ruled that menstrual health is a fundamental right, ordering every school in the country to provide free sanitary pads to girls. The landmark decision also mandates separate, accessible toilets in all schools, with real consequences for those who don't comply.

Indian Express2 min read
Mental Health First Aid Grant Guide Helps Communities Expand
Health & WellnessMay 28

Mental Health First Aid Grant Guide Helps Communities Expand

A new comprehensive guide shows organizations how to secure funding for Mental Health First Aid programs, making mental health education more accessible to communities nationwide. The step-by-step resource covers everything from finding grants to writing winning applications.

Google News - Mental Health Success3 min read
Apple Expands Health Features to 160+ Countries
Health & WellnessMay 22

Apple Expands Health Features to 160+ Countries

Apple just made life-saving health tools available to millions more people worldwide, including hearing tests and sleep monitoring. The tech giant's latest expansion brings vital health features to India, Italy, and Taiwan.

Google News - Technology2 min read
India Busts 8 Breastfeeding Myths With Science-Backed Facts
Health & WellnessAug 8

India Busts 8 Breastfeeding Myths With Science-Backed Facts

Millions of Indian mothers receive harmful breastfeeding advice based on myths passed down for generations. Health experts are now separating dangerous misconceptions from scientific facts to protect new mothers and babies. #

The Better India3 min read
India Orders No-Fault Vaccine Injury Compensation
SolutionsMar 12

India Orders No-Fault Vaccine Injury Compensation

India's Supreme Court just directed the government to create a compensation system for families affected by rare COVID vaccine side effects, without forcing them to prove negligence in court. The landmark ruling recognizes the state's duty to support citizens harmed during its own public health campaigns.

Indian Express3 min read
India Contains Nipah Virus Outbreak, No Cases Outside Country
Health & WellnessJan 28

India Contains Nipah Virus Outbreak, No Cases Outside Country

Indian health authorities successfully contained a Nipah virus outbreak after detecting just two cases since December, with all 196 contacts testing negative. Asian countries strengthened airport screenings as a precaution, but no cases have been reported outside India.

Medical Xpress2 min read

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