December 19, 2025
Karnataka to Build Separate District Hospitals Alongside Medical Colleges
Karnataka government plans new district hospitals where medical colleges use district hospitals for teaching. Work underway, inaugurations start 2026.
Madhya Pradesh Suspends Blood Bank Staff After 6 Children Test HIV Positive in Satna
Madhya Pradesh suspends blood bank in-charge and two lab technicians after six children tested HIV positive due to infected blood transfusion at Satna hospital.
Indian Study Finds Common Drug Meclizine Can Boost TB Treatment by Targeting Immune Cell Metabolism
Researchers reveal that the common drug meclizine can reprogram immune cells to make tuberculosis bacteria more sensitive to antibiotics. This discovery could shorten TB treatment and reduce drug resistance.
Queensland Extends Ban on Puberty Blockers for Youth Until 2031
Queensland will continue pausing puberty blockers and hormone treatments for new young patients with gender dysphoria until 2031, pending a UK clinical trial. The decision follows a review supporting individual assessment but cites limited evidence. Existing patients remain unaffected. Critics warn the timing risks vulnerable youths' wellbeing.
Ukraine's Forgotten Soldiers: Families Fight Stigma Around War Suicides
In Ukraine, many soldiers who died by suicide during the war face stigma and lack of recognition. Families struggle for truth, justice, and equal rights.
Jan 15, 2026
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