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An ICMR-led clinical trial involving Hyderabad institutions found Ayurvedic formulations therapeutically equivalent to conventional iron-folic acid supplements in treating anaemia. Researchers said the traditional alternatives may offer safer treatment options with fewer gastrointestinal side effects for patients struggling with synthetic supplements.

A major Indian study led by Dr Lokeswara Rao Sajja suggests multiple-artery bypass surgery is safe and more effective for diabetic patients. The PRODICT Trial found high graft patency and reduced stroke risk, challenging conventional heart surgery practices globally.

AIG Hospitals has signed an MoU with ICMR to collaborate on digital health, healthcare management and translational medicine. The partnership will focus on joint research, funding opportunities and innovation aimed at delivering scalable and impactful healthcare solutions.

Telangana has reduced malaria cases by over 98% since 2014 through aggressive testing, treatment and prevention. A new MOHFW-ICMR report calls the State a national model for malaria control and elimination.

The Union Health Ministry has banned Nimesulide oral formulations exceeding 100 mg following ICMR warnings of liver and kidney risks. The ban also aims to protect India’s vultures from fatal exposure through veterinary use.

Over 900 students from 22 Hyderabad schools visited the National Institute of Nutrition’s Open Day under ICMR’s SHINE initiative, exploring exhibits, meeting scientists, and learning about health, nutrition, and innovation to inspire future scientific curiosity

ICMR has created India’s first national rare blood donor registry to aid patients with uncommon blood types. Integrated with e-Raktkosh, the platform aims to streamline access to rare blood, particularly for those with thalassemia, sickle cell disease, or high-frequency antigen antibodies

The ICMR funded cancer study, published in the prestigious peer-reviewed Molecular Therapy Oncology (May/June, 2025), demonstrates CAR-T therapy, which uses patient’s own T cells to fight cancer, can be safely manufactured and infused at point of care in India at a low cost.

New Delhi: The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on Monday issued guidelines for the management of type 1 diabetes in India. This is the first time that the research body has released guidelines for type 1 diabetes. Earlier, guidelines were released for type 2 diabetes. Balram Bhargava, Department of Health Research Secretary and ICMR […]

Hyderabad: While Omicron-driven Covid-19 infections are increasing exponentially across the country, including in Telangana, the rate of hospitalisations among positive cases is expected to be negligible when compared to the Delta-driven second wave, senior health officials said here on Wednesday. A majority of Omicron cases, which are mild and asymptomatic, can recover under home isolation […]

As the economy is getting back to its normal rhythm, this is the right time for India to mandate booster shots

According to the data published at 7 am, 32.90 crore cumulative vaccine doses have been administered so far under the nationwide vaccination drive.

The active cases have now come down below 8 lakh. The country has 6,27,057 active cases presently and has witnessed 3,91,981 deaths so far.

The overall tally of Covid-19 cases in the country now stands at 3,00,28,709.

Bharat Biotech's 'pre-submission' meeting with the World Health Organization (WHO) will take on Wednesday for the approval for Covaxin.

According to the Union Health Ministry, a total of 81,839 people have been discharged in the last 24 hours, taking the total discharge to 2,89,26,038 till date.

The country witnessed as many as 1576 deaths and 87,619 recoveries in the last 24 hours.

The ministry also said that the Covid situation in the country appears to be stabilising, but urged people to continue following the appropriate behaviour and social distancing norms.

India's overall tally of Covid-19 cases now stands at 2,90,89,069 with 12,31,415 active cases and 3,53,528 deaths so far.

India's overall tally of Covid-19 cases now stands at 2,84,41,986 with 17,13,413 active cases and 3,37,989 deaths so far.