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Swapna Karmakar is an experienced Health Journalist and the Editorial Lead at Healthwire Media. She has a background in investigative reporting and a deep interest in community health and regulatory updates within the medical sector. Swapna focuses on bridging the gap between healthcare providers and patients by crafting narratives that simplify medical terminology without losing clinical depth. Her research process involves analyzing peer-reviewed journals and official regulatory notifications from bodies like the National Medical Commission (NMC) to provide timely news to both healthcare professionals and the general public. Swapna’s work is characterized by a commitment to transparency and evidence-based reporting. Outside of health reporting, she is an avid traveler and explorer of cultural landscapes. 

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India’s healthcare system has long been focused on treating illness rather than preventing it. While advances in medical technology and hospital care have...

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Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable forms of cancer, yet it remains a leading cause of cancer-related deaths among women globally....

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Bird flu, also known as avian influenza, is a viral infection primarily affecting birds but capable of infecting humans in rare cases. The...

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Union Budget 2026: What’s In For the Healthcare Sector? Experts Highlight The Need of The Hour | EXCLUSIVE

As India prepares for Union Budget 2026–27, the medical community is urging the government to place healthcare higher on the national priority list....