December 21, 2025

UAE Approves Itvisma Gene Therapy for Spinal Muscular Atrophy, Boosting Patient Hope

The UAE has approved Itvisma (onasemnogene abeparvovec), a gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy in patients aged two and above. This makes the UAE only the second country to allow this cutting-edge treatment, improving motor functions and offering new hope to patients and families.

December 20, 2025

Zambian Nurse Survives Aggressive Blood Cancer After Stem Cell Transplant at KIMS Hyderabad

Mumba Margaret, a 27-year-old nurse from Zambia, beat a fast-spreading blood cancer after a tough stem cell transplant at KIMS Hospital Hyderabad. She fought complications like tuberculosis, infection, and seven cardiac arrests during her recovery journey.

December 20, 2025

India Approves Supernova Stent for Stroke Treatment Using Domestic Trial Data

India has approved the Supernova stent retriever, developed locally to treat severe strokes. The device, tested in domestic trials led by AIIMS Delhi, will start manufacturing in 2026, promising affordable stroke care to millions.

December 20, 2025

Rare Heavy Snowfall Transforms Saudi Arabia's Jabal Al-Lawz into a Winter Wonderland

On December 18, northern Saudi Arabia saw unusual heavy snow. Jabal Al-Lawz mountain was covered in white, stunning locals and the world. Temperatures dropped below freezing and snow hit deserts and hills, creating a rare winter spectacle.

December 20, 2025

ISRO to Launch 6,500 kg BlueBird Satellite on Dec 24 from Sriharikota

ISRO will launch the 6,500 kg BlueBird communications satellite on December 24, 2025. The mission LVM3-M6 will take off from Sriharikota’s Satish Dhawan Space Centre at 8:54 am IST.