Flu vaccine only for those above 65, no mask needed: ICMR chief
ICMR Director General Dr Rajiv Bahl said the flu vaccine is needed only for people above 65 who are immunocompromised, and there is no urgent need for everyone to take it. He…
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India unveils national organ swap registry to boost transplants
India has introduced a national framework for organ swaps, including standard operating procedures and a unified registry managed by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO). The system will replace manual,…
NEET UG Round 1 seat allotment result out on August 21
The Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has revised the date for the NEET UG Round 1 seat allotment result, now releasing the merit list on August 21, 2026. Candidates who registered for the…
India hit record 18,911 organ transplants in 2024 but donor gap persists
India performed 18,911 organ transplants in 2024, including 3,403 from deceased donors, according to the Ministry of Health's annual report. The country is now the world's third-largest by total transplants and the…
