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08/12/2025

A recent strike on a maternity ward in Kherson has left mothers and newborns fighting not just for life—but for warmth and light. With more than 40,000 households without electricity or heating in sub-zero temperatures, the humanitarian crisis is deepening.

Since the full-scale invasion, WHO has recorded 2,763 attacks on healthcare facilities, with a rising toll on patients and medical staff. As winter sets in, hospitals risk performing surgeries and childbirth in freezing, powerless wards.

Healthcare should never be a casualty of war.
We stand with Ukraine’s brave health workers and families fighting to survive against impossible odds.

Pfizer’s Phase 3 BASIS trial shows HYMPAVZI reduces bleeding episodes by 93% in hemophilia patients with inhibitors, offering a promising new weekly treatment option.

08/12/2025

Birth in the Dark: Ukraine’s Hospitals Struggle as Winter and War Close In

A recent strike on a maternity ward in Kherson has left mothers and newborns fighting not just for life—but for warmth and light. With more than 40,000 households without electricity or heating in sub-zero temperatures, the humanitarian crisis is deepening.

Since the full-scale invasion, WHO has recorded 2,763 attacks on healthcare facilities, with a rising toll on patients and medical staff. As winter sets in, hospitals risk performing surgeries and childbirth in freezing, powerless wards.

Healthcare should never be a casualty of war.
We stand with Ukraine’s brave health workers and families fighting to survive against impossible odds.

A ground report on how winter and repeated attacks on hospitals are pushing Ukraine’s health system to breaking point, leaving women and patients in freezing, dark wards.

08/12/2025

Groundbreaking breakthrough in skin cancer treatment!

A new study from Karolinska Institutet reveals that lower doses of immunotherapy drugs used for deadly malignant melanoma can actually deliver better results, including longer survival and fewer side effects.

Patients receiving lower-dose therapy showed 49% response rates, compared to 37% with standard doses, and survival increased from 14 to 42 months.

This study gives new hope to patients, families, and healthcare providers working against one of the most aggressive skin cancers.

🩺 Safer, more effective, and potentially more affordable treatment options are on the horizon.

New research shows lower-dose immunotherapy for malignant melanoma delivers better tumour response, longer survival, and fewer side effects, offering safer and more accessible treatment options for patients with advanced skin cancer.

08/12/2025

India is taking a major leap in medical education by transforming district hospitals into full-fledged medical colleges under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model. 🩺✨
With 157 new government medical colleges approved, the initiative aims to reduce doctor shortages, strengthen healthcare access in underserved regions, and ensure equitable education opportunities.

The success of this model will depend on strict oversight, transparent faculty recruitment, and high academic standards guided by the NMC.
If executed well, it could change the future of medical training and healthcare delivery in India. 🇮🇳



https://drugtodayonline.com/medical-news/news-topic/25550-india-bets-on-public

08/12/2025

Why Are Indians Still Paying So Much for Healthcare?
New government data shows India has significantly reduced Out-of-Pocket Expenditure (OOPE) — from 62.6% in 2014-15 to 39.4% in 2021-22. Yet millions of low-income households continue to struggle with heavy personal medical costs, especially women caregivers and the elderly.

Schemes like Ayushman Bharat, price controls on stents and implants, and 17,000+ Janaushadhi Kendras have helped — but gaps in primary care and high private sector reliance are keeping healthcare unaffordable for many.

Experts say stronger public health infrastructure and cheaper diagnostics are essential if India wants true universal health coverage.

What do you think needs to change first — insurance coverage, drug prices, or public hospitals? 💬


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08/12/2025

Is Social Media Quietly Harming Children’s Focus?
A new global study tracking over 8,000 children aged 9–14 reveals a worrying trend: excessive social media use—not TV or gaming—may significantly weaken attention span over time.
While platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and Facebook offer endless stimulation, researchers say constant notifications and scrolling can condition young brains to expect nonstop excitement, making schoolwork and learning harder.
Experts warn that although individual effects are small, the population-level impact could be huge and may partly explain rising ADHD diagnoses globally.

🔍 What do you think—should parents and policymakers push for stronger age limits and digital literacy?


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06/12/2025

When healthcare forces families to choose between medicine or food, the system is failing.
A new WHO–World Bank UHC Global Monitoring Report 2025 reveals that 4.6 billion people lack essential healthcare, while 2.1 billion face financial hardship—with 1.6 billion pushed into or deeper poverty due to medical costs.

Despite progress, universal health coverage remains out of reach, especially for women, rural communities, and the poorest households. High medicine costs remain the biggest barrier.

The world must act now: stronger primary care, lower drug prices, and financial protection for the vulnerable can prevent millions from falling into poverty.

Health is a human right—not a luxury.



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06/12/2025

A new global review has revealed a troubling truth: greater access to fi****ms is strongly linked to higher su***de risk, worsening psychological distress, and increased domestic violence—especially against women.
Published in the Harvard Review of Psychiatry, the analysis of 467 studies found that having a firearm at home raises su***de risk by 3–5 times, even without prior mental-health history.

Experts warn that gun access must be treated as a public-health issue, not only a security concern.
The study calls for mental-health–informed policies, gender protections, and stronger community support to break the cycle of violence and pain.

👉 It’s time to rethink the conversation around fi****ms for the sake of human life.

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Global review finds firearm access sharply raises su***de and violence risks, urging public-health and gender-sensitive policies.

06/12/2025

Cancer cases in India are rising steadily, with predicted incidence increasing from 14.61 lakh in 2022 to 15.33 lakh in 2024, according to data presented in the Rajya Sabha.

The government is ramping up efforts to improve affordable and accessible cancer treatment through expanded infrastructure, district-level chemotherapy centres, research support, and awareness programs like Fit India and Ayushman Aarogya Mandir.

19 State Cancer Institutes, 20 Tertiary Cancer Care Centres, and 22 new AIIMS are strengthening the fight against cancer. Generic medicines through Jan Aushadi Kendras and AMRIT pharmacies also ensure treatment at reduced costs.

Public participation is key—early screening, healthy lifestyle habits, and awareness can save lives.

Let’s join hands to prevent, detect & fight cancer. 💪🎗️



https://drugtodayonline.com/medical-news/news-topic/25534-cancer-cases-rising

06/12/2025

Tripura’s healthcare system is set for a significant upgrade as the Central Government announces major investments in medical education, maternal health, critical care, and diagnostic labs.

115 new PG medical seats in Agartala, seven Integrated Public Health Labs, expanded Ayushman Bharat coverage, and strengthened maternal care schemes like PMSMA & SUMAN are expected to enhance access to quality healthcare—especially for women and remote communities.

A big step toward safer, equitable, and stronger public health in the Northeast. 💪🏥

An in-depth news report on Tripura’s public health expansion based on Rajya Sabha Question 287, detailing new medical college upgrades, maternal health schemes, IPHL rollout, AB-PMJAY coverage, and gender-focused improvements for women, children and border communities.

06/12/2025

A sweeping overhaul of US vaccine policy is moving forward — but the public doesn’t seem to be asking for it. 🤔
New Johns Hopkins research reveals that only 3% of voters see vaccines as a priority issue, while concerns like inflation, immigration, and the future of democracy dominate national attention.
Yet, despite low political priority, over 76% of Americans support strong government involvement in ensuring vaccine safety and effectiveness.

The biggest disagreement? School vaccine mandates — supported by most but strongly opposed by a minority.

So who is the policy really designed to serve?
And will the public engage as reforms unfold?



https://drugtodayonline.com/medical-news/news-topic/25532-vaccine-overhaul-fin

06/12/2025

Infant Death Rekindles Fears Over India’s Cough Syrup Safety Gaps

A family visit for a simple ritual turned into heartbreak in Uttar Pradesh when 18-month-old Rohan died and seven-month-old Sohan was hospitalised after reportedly consuming cough syrup.
This tragedy comes amid growing national concern over repeated safety lapses in Indian-made cough syrups linked to infant deaths abroad. Experts warn that infants are far more vulnerable to toxic contaminants like DEG and EG — chemicals that can silently shut down a child’s kidneys.

Rural families often rely on over-the-counter syrups without proper guidance, exposing children to life-threatening risks. Stronger regulation, transparent testing, and public awareness on safe medication are urgently needed.

🕯️ Our thoughts are with the family.
🔔 Let’s speak up for safer medicines.

A grieving family’s tragedy reveals deeper concerns over India’s cough syrup safety gaps, rural vulnerabilities, and the public-health risks facing young children.