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Jan 06, 2026

UP launches first Braille library in Lucknow

The Uttar Pradesh government inaugurated the state’s first Braille library at the Shakuntala Mishra National Rehabilitation University in Lucknow. The facility, opened on the occasion of Louis Braille’s birth anniversary, aims to empower persons with visual disabilities through accessible reading resources. Vice-Chancellor Acharya Sanjay Singh led the inauguration ceremony. The initiative aligns with CM Yogi Adityanath’s education and inclusion goals and supports inclusive learning environments for differently-abled students. It also signals broader attention to accessibility in public institutions and a push for wider adoption of assistive technologies in higher education.

First Braille library inaugurated in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Location: Shakuntala Mishra National Rehabilitation University.
Opened on Louis Braille’s birth anniversary.
Inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Acharya Sanjay Singh.
Aims to support inclusive education for visually impaired students.
Reflects broader accessibility and assistive technology initiatives.

Jan 05, 2026

India ranks eighth globally in pharmacovigilance

India has risen to the eighth position globally in WHO pharmacovigilance contributions, according to statements by Health Minister J. P. Nadda during the Indian Pharmacopoeia 2026 release. The minister noted India's ascent from 123rd a decade ago and highlighted the addition of 121 new monographs in IP 2026, bringing the total to 3,340. PvPI progress covers key therapeutic areas such as anti-tubercular, anti-diabetic, and anti-cancer medicines, and the Indian Pharmacopoeia's global acceptance has expanded to 19 Global South countries. The government cites strengthened drug regulation, reporting, and quality standards as drivers of this improvement in patient safety and governance.

India: 8th in WHO pharmacovigilance contributions
IP 2026 adds 121 monographs (total 3,340)
PvPI growth includes TB, diabetes, cancer medicines
Global South acceptance: 19 countries
Driven by stronger regulation and reporting

Jan 03, 2026

Karnataka Sets Record with 198 Organ Donations in 2025

Karnataka has recorded its highest-ever organ donation figures with 198 donations in 2025, setting a new milestone in the state's transplant history.
This has surpassed the previous record registered in 2023, when the state reported 178 organ donations.
According to health department, with this achievement, Karnataka has secured the third position nationally in organ donations for 2025, setting a milestone for the State Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (SOTTO).
Among the States, Tamil Nadu topped the chart with 267 organ donations, followed by Telangana with 205. Karnataka stood third with 198 donations, while Maharashtra and Gujarat reported 153 and 152 donations respectively, according to official data.

Jan 01, 2026

Abu Dhabi Hospital First to Administer ITVISMA for SMA

Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Khalifa Medical City became the first hospital globally to administer ITVISMA, a one-time gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA). The treatment was delivered in December 2025 under the supervision of the Department of Health, Abu Dhabi. Developed by Novartis, ITVISMA replaces the defective SMN1 gene to enable production of the survival motor neuron protein. The therapy is approved for patients two years and older, including adults, expanding access beyond infant-only treatment. The milestone highlights advances in precision medicine and international collaboration in genetic therapies.

First global administration of ITVISMA for SMA at Sheikh Khalifa Medical City.
Delivery occurred in December 2025 under DOH supervision.
ITVISMA replaces defective SMN1 gene; targets SMA root cause.
Single-dose therapy approved for patients aged two years and above.

Dec 31, 2025

IGNOU Launches MSc in Data Science & Analytics

The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) has launched a Master of Science (MSc) in Data Science and Analytics under the Open Distance Learning (ODL) mode. Offered through the School of Computer and Information Sciences (SOCIS), the two-year degree aims to meet rising demand for data-driven professionals across sectors. The programme is open to learners from varied backgrounds, including those seeking to upgrade skills or shift into data science careers. It focuses on computational methods, statistics, and practical data projects, with online and on-campus support to widen access to higher education.

MSc in Data Science & Analytics launched under ODL mode.
Program by IGNOU’s SOCIS; two-year degree.
Open to varied academic backgrounds.
Emphasis on computational methods, statistics, and projects.
Aims to expand access to data science careers.

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