India has made remarkable progress in improving nutrition and healthcare over the past few years. According to the latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) 2023-24, key indicators related to child nutrition, maternal health, and healthcare access have shown encouraging improvements across the country. However, a new health concern is rapidly emerging alongside these gains — the rising burden of obesity and diabetes. India's Health Story Is Changing For decades, India's p

After rising fuel and food prices, Indian consumers may now face another financial burden — higher medicine costs. The Indian government is reportedly considering a price hike for 384 essential medicines, including commonly used drugs such as paracetamol, antibiotics, and cardiac medicines. According to a recent media report by Live Mint, discussions are currently underway between the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), the Department of Pharmaceuticals, and the