20,019 organ transplants performed in India in 2025: Govt
A total of 20,019 organ transplants were performed in India in 2025, the government informed the Parliament on Tuesday.
A total of 20,019 organ transplants were performed in India in 2025, the government informed the Parliament on Tuesday.
Antimicrobial resistance, a condition in which pathogenic bacteria no longer respond to antibiotics, is known to claim millions of lives annually.
The observation was made by Akanksha Ranjan, Deputy Secretary (Nursing & Dental), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, during a discussion on strengthening the nursing workforce in India and Australia, held in New Delhi on Monday.
According to an official document, the country’s TB treatment coverage has also expanded in the last decade, rising from 53 per cent in 2015 to 92 per cent in 2024.
The Prime Minister’s remarks followed the release of the latest World Health Organization (WHO) Global Tuberculosis Report 2025, which validated the effectiveness of India’s intensified, technology-driven elimination strategy.
PM Modi took to his official X handle to commend the mass movement, emphasizing its significant role in advancing women’s empowerment.
CPR is a lifesaving and vital emergency procedure that, when administered in a timely manner, improves the survival chances in critical cardiac arrest incidents.
The meeting is being jointly organized by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the National Center for Vector Borne Disease Control (NCVBDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO).
Citing the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019–21), he said 24% of women and 23% of men in India are overweight or obese. More than 1 crore people have hypertension, and about 64 lakh are diabetic and receiving treatment, according to data from January to June this year.
The Centre on Tuesday stressed on the importance of ensuring fire and electrical safety in all health facilities across the country.
