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Dec 12, 2025

Universal Health Coverage Day 2025: UN and WHO outline global events and theme

As Universal Health Coverage Day falls on 12 December 2025, UN agencies and the World Health Organization outline global events and campaigns. The theme, 'Unaffordable health costs? We’re sick of it!', emphasizes financial protection as a core pillar of universal health coverage. The day invites governments to accelerate reforms in health financing, primary care, and access to essential services. In India and other nations, health policy discussions focus on expanding insurance coverage, reducing out-of-pocket expenditures, and strengthening primary health networks. The day serves as a global call to action for safer, affordable, and accessible health care for all.

Universal Health Coverage Day observed on 12 December 2025.
Theme: 'Unaffordable health costs? We’re sick of it!'.
UN/WHO highlight focus on health financing and primary care.
Encourages reforms to expand coverage and reduce out-of-pocket costs.

Universal Health Coverage Day 2025 observed on 12 December

Universal Health Coverage Day is observed globally on 12 December 2025 to highlight the right to affordable, quality health care. The World Health Organization and United Nations host events and campaigns emphasizing health financing, primary care, and financial protection. This year’s theme, “Unaffordable health costs? We’re sick of it!”, calls on governments to strengthen health systems and reduce out-of-pocket expenses. In India and other countries, policymakers are leveraging UHC discussions to push reforms in health insurance, service delivery, and accessible care for vulnerable populations. The day underscores the link between health and sustainable development goals.

Universal Health Coverage Day observed on 12 December 2025.
Theme: 'Unaffordable health costs? We’re sick of it!'.
WHO/UN host events to promote health financing and primary care.
Link between UHC and Sustainable Development Goals highlighted.

Dec 10, 2025

Padho Pardesh minority scholarship scheme discontinued

The government has discontinued the Padho Pardesh minority scholarship scheme for studying abroad, citing overlap with other programs and limited impact. A parliamentary briefing notes that NMDFC loans offer overseas study at lower interest rates, reducing the need for a separate subsidy. Kerala emerged as the top beneficiary state earlier in the scheme’s history. The decision, taken from 2022-23 onward, aligns with efforts to consolidate financial support for overseas study and improve efficiency in public subsidies, with a focus on ensuring access to education for minority communities through alternative channels.

Padho Pardesh scholarship scheme discontinued from 2022-23 onward.
NMDFC loans provide overseas study support at lower rates.
Kerala recorded the highest beneficiary numbers historically.
Policy consolidation aims to reduce overlap and improve efficiency.

Dec 08, 2025

Dr. Renuka Iyer Appointed NCCN Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Renuka Iyer has been appointed Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN), with effect from 26 February 2026. She is a renowned oncologist with over 20 years of experience in academic medicine, research, and clinical practice, including work in gastrointestinal cancers and rare tumours. NCCN, a not-for-profit alliance of leading cancer centers in the United States, publishes evidence-based guidelines used by clinicians worldwide. Dr. Iyer’s appointment marks a leadership transition for a major organisation that drives cancer-care standards and education, reflecting ongoing efforts to advance oncology practice and patient outcomes globally.

Dr. Renuka Iyer named NCCN Chief Medical Officer.
Appointment effective 26 February 2026; extensive oncology background.
NCCN develops widely used cancer care guidelines.
Over 20 years’ experience in academic medicine and research.
Leadership change at a major international oncology body.

Dec 07, 2025

Delhi Govt Announces Initiative to Include 'AI Skills' in Curriculum for Students Class 6 Onwards

The Delhi government has announced the launch of its Delhi AI Grind initiative across all its schools from class 6 onwards. Delhi AI Grind, a citywide AI innovation initiative, shall be implemented across all education districts of Delhi from December to March. The initiative will be for students between the age group of 10-25 years, with mandatory participation for students of classes 6-9 and 11, as per the programme guidelines.

Australia's Victoria University Sets Up its First India Campus in Gurugram

Victoria University (VU) the foundation for its Delhi NCR Campus, located in Gurugram, Haryana. Once operational, it will become India's first international campus to teach through VU's Block Model. VU was among the first Australian universities granted a licence by the Indian government to establish a campus in India under the new National Education Policy (NEP).
The campus is expected to open by mid-2026, launching with undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in business, information technology, and research. Inspired by VU's modern City Tower Campus in Melbourne, the new India campus aims to bring Australian education closer to Indian students at an affordable cost, reducing the need for expensive overseas travel and accommodation.

Dec 05, 2025

Women, Peace and Security Index 2025/26 highlights stagnation

The Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Index 2025/26 assesses 181 countries on inclusion, justice and safety. The report shows global progress on women’s wellbeing stagnates or declines, with 676 million women facing conflict exposure in the past year—a 74 percent rise since 2010, according to the Georgetown Institute and PRIO. Nordic countries dominate the top ranks, led by Denmark with a score of 0.939, followed by Iceland and Norway. The United States and other high-income nations lag behind in some areas. The report highlights policy gaps and recommends investments in education, legal protection, and safety to accelerate improvement for women worldwide.

WPS Index 2025/26 covers 181 countries
676 million women exposed to conflict in last year
Nordic nations top the ranking; Denmark 0.939

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