IHW Council, Level 3B, DLF Centre, Sansad Marg, Connaught Place, New Delhi (2026)

01/06/2026

🌍 Disposable Planet. Disposable Future?

We often believe that once something is thrown away, it disappears.

But the truth is far more uncomfortable.

Plastic, packaging, food waste, and single-use products do not simply vanish. They accumulate in our oceans, landfills, ecosystems, and ultimately in the world we leave behind.

The planet is not disposable.

Every item we discard carries an environmental cost — from resource extraction and manufacturing to waste management and pollution.

As we move towards a Net Zero future, the conversation must extend beyond emissions to consumption. Because sustainability is not only about what we produce, but also about what we choose to throw away.

At the IHW Council, through the Net Zero Hour Summit & Awards 2026, we are bringing together leaders, innovators, and changemakers to explore solutions that promote circularity, responsible consumption, and long-term sustainability.

Because there is no "away" when we throw things away.

🗓️ 17th July 2026
📍 New Delhi, India
🌐 Know more: https://netzerohour.org

👉 What is one habit we must change today to reduce our throwaway culture? Share your thoughts.

01/06/2026

“Early detection begins with awareness, timely action, and informed decision-making.”

The Cholangiocarcinoma Awareness Initiative by IHW Council, in collaboration with Servier, brought together leading oncology experts to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and evolving landscape of biliary tract cancer care.

The discussion highlighted several important themes, including the subtle nature of cholangiocarcinoma symptoms, the growing importance of precision oncology, the role of molecular profiling in treatment decisions, emerging lifestyle-related risk factors, and the need for timely medical evaluation when symptoms persist.

A key message from the session was that improved outcomes depend not only on medical advancements, but also on greater awareness, earlier diagnosis, patient education, and access to personalized treatment approaches.

Explore some of the key insights shared by our esteemed experts as they discussed how awareness, innovation, and precision care can help transform the future of cholangiocarcinoma management.

01/06/2026

"Our phones have brought work into our homes and taken away the boundaries that once protected our personal lives."

In this insightful episode of Healthcare Unfiltered, Dr Rahil Rafiq, Consultant Neurosurgeon, Paras Health Srinagar, discusses how modern lifestyles, smartphone dependency, stress, and poor work-life balance are affecting neurological health.

The conversation also explores advances in neurosurgical care, the importance of stroke and seizure awareness, migraine symptoms, and how community outreach and awareness programs can help patients seek timely treatment.

As neurological disorders continue to rise across age groups, awareness, prevention, and early intervention have never been more important.

Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/9j93vleG5Ak
Healthcare Unfiltered
An initiative by Paras Health | Powered by IHW Council

Paras Health - Srinagar

31/05/2026

A cigarette burns for a few minutes.
Its impact can last for generations.

To***co is often viewed as an individual choice. Its consequences are not.

Every year, to***co-related illnesses place a significant burden on families, healthcare systems, workplaces, and communities. Beyond the health risks lies a larger social cost—lost productivity, financial strain on households, rising healthcare expenditure, and preventable pressure on public health systems.

The true cost of to***co is not measured only in ci******es consumed, but in opportunities lost, futures affected, and communities weakened.

As we observe World No To***co Day, the conversation must move beyond individual habits and towards collective responsibility.

Because healthier communities are built not only through treatment, but through prevention, awareness, and informed action.

At IHW Council, we believe sustainable impact begins when awareness leads to action, and when prevention becomes a shared responsibility.

Awareness. Advocacy. Action. Impact.

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29/05/2026

🔴 We Are Live Now!

This Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, join IHW Council, in collaboration with Merck Group, for an insightful discussion on “Understanding the Bladder Cancer and Voices of Patients.”

Leading oncology experts are coming together to discuss bladder cancer awareness, early signs and symptoms, evolving treatment approaches, patient experiences, survivorship, quality of life, emotional well-being, caregiver perspectives, and the importance of truly patient-centric cancer care.

Join us as we amplify patient voices and explore how greater awareness, empathy, and collaboration can help improve outcomes for those battling bladder cancer.

🗓️ Happening Now
⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

28/05/2026

“Women are taught to tolerate discomfort long before they are taught to understand their health.”

This International Women’s Health Day, the conversation cannot remain limited to hospitals, prescriptions, or awareness slogans alone.

Because one of the biggest women’s health crises in India today is silence.

Silence around menstrual health.
Silence around reproductive disorders.
Silence around hormonal imbalance.
Silence around mental exhaustion.
Silence around intimate health concerns that women continue to normalise every single day.

Recent reports suggest that more than 70% of Indian women experience gynaecological health issues, many of which remain undiagnosed because of stigma, hesitation, lack of awareness, or delayed medical consultation.

At the same time, a 2024 survey found that only about one-fourth of young Indian women had received formal s*x education.

These two realities are deeply connected.

When education is absent, awareness suffers.
When awareness suffers, symptoms get ignored.
When symptoms get ignored, healthcare gets delayed.
And when healthcare gets delayed, women quietly continue carrying physical pain, emotional stress, fatigue, and untreated conditions while managing families, workplaces, caregiving responsibilities, and everyday life.

Across India, countless women continue to hear:
“It’s normal.”
“It happens to everyone.”
“You worry too much.”
“Don’t talk openly about these things.”

As a society, we have normalised women silently adjusting to pain instead of encouraging them to seek care without shame.

At IHW Council, we believe women’s health must move beyond symbolic campaigns and become part of everyday public dialogue, community awareness, preventive healthcare, workplace inclusion, and policy-driven CSR action.

Because true impact begins when awareness turns into:
education, access, empathy, and action.

This International Women’s Health Day, let us work towards building communities where women are not expected to silently “manage” their health issues, but are empowered to speak, seek care, and prioritise their wellbeing without hesitation.

27/05/2026

In the age of instant information, self-medication and unverified health advice are becoming increasingly common.

Many people continue to consume medicines without proper prescriptions, medical consultation, or awareness about long-term side effects and complications.

In this episode of Healthcare Unfiltered by Paras Health, Dr Mrityunjay Kumar Singh, Director – Internal Medicine, Paras Health Patna, discusses the growing need for healthcare awareness, preventive care, and responsible medical decision-making.

The conversation also highlights how awareness around health and lifestyle diseases is slowly increasing across tier-2 cities, while emphasising the importance of accessible healthcare education and informed prevention.

As healthcare systems evolve, awareness and responsible action remain equally important pillars of public health.

Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/LR3Dxmc9qhY
Healthcare Unfiltered
An initiative by Paras Health | Powered by IHW Council

Paras HMRI - Patna

27/05/2026

High cholesterol is increasingly becoming one of the biggest lifestyle-driven health concerns in India.

Poor dietary habits, sedentary lifestyles, processed food consumption, stress, inactivity, and unhealthy sleep patterns are contributing to rising cholesterol levels — even among younger populations.

In this episode of Healthcare Unfiltered by Paras Health, Dr. Mrityunjay Kumar Singh, Director – Internal Medicine, Paras Health Patna, explains why cholesterol is often referred to as a “silent killer” and how it gradually affects major organs without showing obvious warning signs initially.

The conversation highlights the growing prevalence of high LDL and triglyceride levels and why preventive healthcare, lifestyle correction, and regular health screenings are becoming increasingly important today.

Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/LR3Dxmc9qhY?si=wBKx1_zOVbT5eyoS
Healthcare Unfiltered
An initiative by Paras Health | Powered by IHW Council

Paras HMRI - Patna

27/05/2026

This Bladder Cancer Awareness Month, let’s move beyond awareness and truly understand the experiences, concerns, and voices of patients battling bladder cancer.

IHW Council, in collaboration with Merck India brings an insightful panel discussion on “Understanding the Bladder Cancer and Voices of Patients”, focused on awareness, patient experiences, quality of life, treatment journeys, and the importance of compassionate and patient-centric cancer care.

The panel will feature leading oncology experts:
• Dr A K Vaid, Chairman, Medical Oncology, Hematology, and Stem Cell Transplant, Medanta Cancer Institute, Gurugram
• Dr M V Chandrakanth, Academic Head & Sr. Consultant Medical & Haemato Oncology, BMT Narayana Health, Kolkata
• Dr Davinder Paul, Director, Medical Oncology, Fortis Hospital Ludhiana
• Dr Sourabh Radhakrishnan, Associate Professor Medical Oncology, Amrita Hospital, Kochi
• Dr Peush Bajpai, Director & Unit Head – Medical Oncology, Max Healthcare, Delhi

Moderated by:
• Dr Udita Joshi Director – Projects & Research, CanSupport - Caring for People with Cancer

Join us for this meaningful conversation focused on awareness, empathy, patient advocacy, and improving outcomes in bladder cancer care.

🗓️ 29th May 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Join us Live: https://www.facebook.com/share/1966hu8zCH/

27/05/2026

Hypertension is increasingly becoming a major health concern among younger populations.

While stress is commonly associated with high blood pressure, the reality is far more complex. Genetics, lifestyle patterns, and underlying medical conditions can also contribute significantly to hypertension in young adults.

In this episode of Healthcare Unfiltered by Paras Health, Dr. Mrityunjay Kumar Singh, Director – Internal Medicine, Paras Health Patna, explains the difference between primary and secondary hypertension and why identifying the root cause is critical for effective treatment.

The conversation also highlights how stress-driven lifestyles, work pressure, and changing health habits are contributing to the growing burden of hypertension today.

Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/LR3Dxmc9qhY
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