At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, Ankit Modi of Qure.ai highlighted AI's impact in medical imaging and early disease detection, citing deployments at Mahakumbh and Goa screenings. Abilash Soundararajan of PrivaSapien stressed responsible AI frameworks and new skills. PM Narendra Modi we
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 6: On the occasion of World Cancer Day, the Nargis Dutt Foundation organized an inspiring awareness programme, bringing together medical experts, cancer survivors, caregivers and citizens to reaffirm a powerful message -- "Cancer is a word, not a senten
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], January 23: In a landmark initiative inaugurated by the Honourable Chief Minister of Gujarat Shri Bhupendra Patel, Jenburkt Pharmaceuticals Limited has conceptualized and donated the Jenburkt ASHA Van India's first mobile cancer screening van. Capable of screen
The 'Namo Shakti Rath' campaign uses AI-enabled thermal imaging technology, a non-invasive, radiation-free and completely contactless method of screening. Officials said the technology helps address hesitation among women, encourages wider participation, and enables detection of breast-re
New Delhi [India], January 2: Hyper Sports and Welfare Trust has announced the launch of the first-of-its-kind Karnataka Media Champions League 2026, a 15-day cricket festival that brings together 24 top-tier news channels in a powerful campaign for cervical cancer awareness and vaccination
Britain's King Charles III stated that his cancer treatment has gone well and will be reduced in the new year. In a video message, he stressed the importance of early diagnosis and screening, thanked healthcare workers, and said he has resumed public duties while continuing recovery.
Globally, WHO has set ambitious interim targets for elimination to be achieved by 2030: Vaccination: 90% of girls fully vaccinated with the HPV vaccine by the age of 15;
New Delhi [India], November 6: Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare, Mr J. P. Nadda, during the recently concluded 'FICCI HEAL 2025' conference, reiterated the government's resolve to make primary healthcare the foundation of a 'Swasth Bharat, Viksit Bharat'. "For ensuring comprehensive
The Prime Minister launched the nationwide campaign "Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan" from 17th September to 2nd October 2025, in conjunction with Poshan Maah.
Hyderabad (Telangana) [India], October 16: PrecisionRNA Biotech Pvt. Ltd. (Prerna), a leading healthcare innovation company from Hyderabad, today announced the launch of Cantel™, India's first microRNA-based blood test for breast cancer screening. This groundbreaking test is set to transform
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], August 21: The third edition of the Sanjeevani National Convention, jointly organized by Federal Bank Hormis Memorial Foundation, News18 Network, and knowledge partner Tata Trusts, brought together key voices from healthcare, government, civil society, and the p