February 1, 2026

Experts Call Union Budget 2026-27 Healthcare Allocation Minimal, Focused More on Pharmaceuticals than Primary Care

Experts say India’s Union Budget 2026-27 provides minimal healthcare relief. They expect better support for primary care and less focus on pharma and medical tourism. Key measures include customs duty cuts on cancer drugs but limited price benefits for patients.

February 1, 2026

Mysuru Walkathon Promotes Millets for Health on February 1

A lively walkathon in Mysuru aimed to boost awareness of millets' health benefits. Farmers, students and officials joined the event to encourage daily millet consumption.

February 1, 2026

Death Toll in Crans-Montana Bar Fire Rises to 41 After Teenager Dies

An 18-year-old victim of the New Year’s Eve fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana has died in hospital, pushing the death toll to 41. Most victims were teenagers; over 100 remain injured.

February 1, 2026

Teenager dies from Swiss bar fire; death toll now 41 in Crans-Montana tragedy

An 18-year-old Swiss teen died from injuries in the deadly New Year's Eve bar fire, pushing the death toll to 41. Over 100 were hurt in Crans-Montana, where safety lapses have led to criminal charges.

February 1, 2026

Israel Bans MSF From Gaza Over Staff List Refusal Amid Security Concerns

Israel has banned Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) from Gaza after the charity refused to share its staff list, citing safety worries. The Israeli government accused some MSF staff of links to militants, a claim MSF denies. This ban follows a wider move against 37 NGOs in Gaza and the West Bank.