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PM Modi launches NexCAR19 | India’s first homegrown CAR T-cell therapy

In a historic stride for Indian healthcare and biotechnology, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched NexCAR19, India’s first indigenous CAR T-cell therapy, aimed at revolutionizing cancer treatment. Developed through a collaborative effort between ImmunoACT, IIT Bombay, and Tata Memorial Hospital, with support from DBT (Department of Biotechnology) and BIRAC (Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council), NexCAR19 […]

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Switzerland Clears First Malaria Medicine for Small Babies

Swissmedic, the medical authority of Switzerland, approved a new malaria treatment that has been specifically designed for small infants. The treatment, developed by Novartis, received approval on July 9, 2025, to treat babies who weigh between 2 and 5 kilograms. This approval is significant, as malaria contributes to innumerable child fatalities, particularly in Africa. An

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WHO Releases First Global Guidelines to Improve Pregnancy Care for Women with Sickle Cell Disease

The World Health Organization (WHO) has released its first global guideline for the management of sickle cell disease (SCD) in pregnancy. This initiative seeks to address a maternal and infant health issue. SCD is a common inherited blood disorder involving crescent- shaped red blood cells that can block blood flow and cause dire health outcomes.

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PhonePe launches India’s first Health Insurance platform

PhonePe launches India’s first Health Insurance platform: PhonePe Insurance Broking Services announced the launch of health insurance plans that will for the first time in India offer monthly subscriptions. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 2023 Aim: To reduce the burden by breaking down the premium payments into manageable monthly installments These insurance plans come with coverage up to one

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Peru declared National Emergency due to spike in Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases

Peru declared National Emergency due to spike in Guillain-Barre Syndrome cases: Peru announced a state of national emergency in response to an increase in patients suffering from Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), a neurological illness characterised by an unusual immune system attack on the nerve system. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 2023 What in News? Guillain-Barre Syndrome:

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Centre adding more services to Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres

Centre adding more services to Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres: Ayushman Bharat-Health and Wellness Centres (AB-HWCs) programme of India has grown to more than 1.60 lakh centres and registered a footfall of over 178.87 crore (as of June end). Daily Current Affairs Quiz: July 2023 Under the latest expansion spree, the Central government is adding services,

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ICICI Lombard becomes first to offer ‘Anywhere Cashless’ feature

ICICI Lombard becomes first to offer ‘Anywhere Cashless’ feature: ICICI Lombard General Insurance has launched an industry-first feature for health insurance policyholders called ‘Anywhere Cashless,’ which allows them to receive cashless services at any hospital, whether or not it is currently part of ICICI Lombard’s hospital network. However, the hospital must agree to accept the

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Digit Insurance launches three new health plans

Digit Insurance launches three new health plans : The Go Digit General Insurance has announced three new plans under the Digit Health Insurance policy. The three plans—Digit Double Wallet, Digit Infinity Wallet, and Digit Global Treatment March 2023 Current Affairs Quiz Aim: To meet Indians’ newly evolved health insurance demands following the pandemic Under the Infinity Wallet and Worldwide Treatment

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H3N2 Influenza: Signs and symptoms of severe illness to watch out for

H3N2 Influenza: Signs and symptoms of severe illness to watch out for— According to the World Health Organization (WHO), H3N2 is a variant of the common flu. According to WHO, seasonal influenza is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses that circulate throughout the world. These are classified into various subtypes. Currently circulating in

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Dept of Integrative Medicine Inaugurated at Safdarjung Hospital by Union Health Minister

Dept of Integrative Medicine Inaugurated at Safdarjung Hospital by Union Health Minister: Sarbananda Sonowal, the Union Minister for Ayush, and Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, jointly opened the Integrative Medicine Center at Safdarjung Hospital. Minister of State for Health, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar, and Minister of State for Ayush,

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