Daijiworld Media Network – New Delhi
New Delhi, Jun 27: In this week’s episode of The Health Wrap by The Hindu, hosts Zubeda Hamid and Dr N Ramkrishnan dive into major health updates—from the identification of a new blood group named ‘Gwada negative’ to the US FDA’s approval of a twice-yearly HIV prevention injection.
The show also shines a light on India’s ongoing maternal and newborn health challenges, highlighting risks linked to extreme heat during pregnancy and the long-term effects of domestic violence across generations.
In addition, the episode features insights into recent progress in cancer, brain and spine care, cataract awareness initiatives, and the development of new genomic tools for faster outbreak detection.
The expert-led discussion provides valuable context and key explainers on these critical health topics.