Punjab Launches Rs 10 L Health Cover for Every Family
Punjab Cabinet approved the Mukh Mantri Sehat Beema Yojana, offering ₹10 lakh annual cashless healthcare per family, starting October 2. Coverage doubles the previous limit, includes over 550 private hospitals (expanding to 1,000), and issues health cards through Aadhaar or voter ID at service centers. With three crore residents covered, it positions Punjab as India’s first state to offer universal family health insurance.
Mumbai Reports First Dengue Death of Monsoon 2025
A 31‑year‑old man from Kalyan became the first monsoon dengue fatality in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. Dengue cases in the region have risen—from 93 to 105 compared to last year—prompting intensified fogging and awareness campaigns by the Kalyan-Dombivli Municipal Corporation.
Rajasthan Rolls Out Mosquito-Breeding Tracker App
To combat dengue, malaria, and chikungunya during monsoon, Rajasthan’s Health Department and DoIT are releasing a mobile app that allows citizens to geotag garbage dumps, report stagnant water, and alert authorities in real time. This aims to streamline municipal waste clearance and curb vector-borne disease outbreaks.
Assam Launches Anti-Diarrhoea Campaign Amid Flood Risk
Assam’s health department has initiated a “Stop Diarrhoea Campaign 2025” targeting children under 5, running until August 25. The program includes ORS and zinc distribution, hygiene education in Anganwadis and schools, and flood-zone monitoring to prevent diarrhoeal outbreaks.
Mysuru Hosts International Dementia Conference
CogniSENSE+ 2025 kicked off in Mysuru with 250+ experts discussing dementia awareness, caregiver training, neuro‑music therapy, and brain health initiatives. The conference aims to shape public policy and interdisciplinary care for cognitive decline among India’s elderly.
Health Fair in Bihar Offers Free Vaccines & Yoga Camps
Starting July 11, Patna will host a two-day Health Fair providing free medications, HPV vaccines, yoga sessions, and consultations across allopathic and Ayurvedic streams. The event underscores Bihar’s push for equitable healthcare access.
Global Fitness Trends 2025: Wearables, Hybrid Training & Strength
- The ACSM and fitness analysts report wearable tech (smartwatches, heart-rate monitors) remains the #1 trend.
- Hybrid fitness—a mix of in-gym and remote sessions—has surged 414%, especially among strength-focused and older adults.
- Strength training is once again dominant, while recovery, wellbeing, and longevity become central to fitness programming.
WHO Warns India’s Gastric Cancer Cases Surging
A WHO–IARC study in Nature Medicine projects a sharp rise in gastric cancer, with India and China expected to contribute around 6.5 million cases, driven by H. pylori infections and limited access to screening. Experts call for nationwide early detection programs.
Why It Matters
- Public Health Impact: Mosquito surveillance and disease control in monsoon are critical to preventing large-scale outbreaks.
- Financial Protection: Punjab’s universal health scheme could reduce medical impoverishment and set a national precedent.
- Technological Shift: Fitness innovations and mobile health apps represent a shift toward preventive, tech-enabled wellness.
- Global Health Risks: Rising cancer projections call for urgent investment in screening and public awareness.
- Inclusive Community Health: Yoga camps, health fairs, and dementia summits highlight grassroots health promotion efforts.
