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UAE to vaccinate 90% of girls aged 13-14 against HPV by 2030
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) stressed the proactive national strategy to combat the human papillomavirus (HPV) to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer and other diseases associated with the virus. The strategy was launched as part of the ministry's ongoing efforts to prom
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Union Health Ministry launches Intensified special NCD screening drive to
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In view of the escalating burden of Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in the country, the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has launched an Intensified Special NCD Screening Campaign today. Running from February 20 to March 31, 2025, this ambitious initiative aims to achieve 100 percen
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PAN India to organise the 30th Continuing Medical Education (CME) Seminar
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], January 10: The Physicians Association for Nutrition India (PAN India), in collaboration with the Indian Medical Association (IMA) Bengaluru, is set to host its landmark 30th Continuing Medical Education (CME) seminar in Bengaluru on January 12th, 2025. The
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UAE keeps pace with present, foresees future with proactive legislative sy
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
In 2024, the UAE continued to modernize its legislative system, ensuring it meets current demands and anticipates future needs. Key updates included the establishment of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council, new amendments to combat financial crimes, and the creation of t
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Government provides support to states to combat Non-Communicable Diseases
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, provides technical and financial support to the States and Union Territories across the country including in deprived areas, according to officials.
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India expands NCD clinics, adds 2,047 medicines under Janaushadhi scheme
Updated : 1 year, 5 months ago IST
The Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, provides technical and financial support to the States and Union Territories under the National Programme for Prevention and Control of Non-Communicable Diseases (NP-NCD) as part of the National Health Mission (NHM).
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Arogya World Recognizes India's 2024 Healthy Workplaces, Launches New Hall
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 6: Arogya World, a non-profit organization, committed to preventing diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through health education and lifestyle changes, today announced its 2024 Healthy Workplaces, honouring companies in India that prior
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Star Health Unveils 'Star Arogya Digi Seva' to Bridge Healthcare Gaps in R
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], November 25: Star Health Insurance, India's leading health insurance provider, today announced the launch of its transformative CSR initiative 'Star Arogya Digi Seva' in collaboration with the Center for Chronic Disease and Control (CCDC). This innovative progra
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Jaideep Mazumdar highlights strong India-Guyana relations and key agreemen
Updated : 1 year, 6 months ago IST
Jaideep Mazumdar, Secretary (East), Ministry of External Affairs, emphasised the deepening ties between India and Guyana, underscoring the exchange of ten agreements spanning energy, health, agriculture, and more. Mazumdar also highlighted the shared interests of India and CARICOM nations, i
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Promote healthy diets, physical activity: WHO says
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Saima Wazed, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia, was speaking at the inaugural of a regional meeting to 'Promote healthy diets and food environments, and physical activity through policies and enabling environments'
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Tripura Chief Minister Launches STAR-NCD Program to improve Health Care of
Updated : 1 year, 8 months ago IST
Agartala (Tripura) [India], September 14: The Government of Tripura, in collaboration with the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, and the Centre for Chronic Disease Control (CCDC), announced the launch of the STAR-NCD program, aimed at improving the prevention, diagn
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"Must always strive to live best and healthiest life," says Breakthrough T
Updated : 1 year, 10 months ago IST
Early diagnosis and treatment of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), including type 1 diabetes (T1D), is critical for care and quality of life, discussed experts in a high-level meeting held in Rajasthan's Udaipur. The meeting was organised by Breakthrough T1D, formerly JDRF, the leading globa
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