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Government provides support to states to combat Non-Communicable Diseases
Updated : 1 year, 2 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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Pakistan: Haphazard dumping of solid waste causing environmental hazards i
Updated : 1 year, 2 months ago IST
For over two decades, solid waste has been dumped haphazardly near the Jhal Road Overhead Bridge in Sahiwal, causing severe environmental and health issues. Despite a PKR 1.8 billion development project, the city still lacks a permanent dumping site. Residents report air pollution, contamina
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India expands NCD clinics, adds 2,047 medicines under Janaushadhi scheme
Updated : 1 year, 3 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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Hepatitis C screenings to be expanded in Taiwan: Health Minister
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Taiwan is ramping up hepatitis C screenings among prisoners, drug users, and individuals with chronic diseases as part of its plan to eliminate the virus by 2025, five years ahead of the WHO's target. Health Minister Chiu Tai-yuan emphasised the country's confidence in earning gold-tier cert
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Top 10 Benefits of Turmeric and Honey in Winters
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 11: Are you among those people who stock up on medicines for colds, flu, and coughs before winter arrives? With the coming of winter, several diseases are expected. In such situations, you can rely on turmeric and honey, which have been promoted by Ayurveda for a
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Chhattisgarh CM Vishnu Deo Sai launches 'Nikshay-Niramaya Chhattisgarh Abh
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
"The Nikshay-Niramaya Chattisgarh program has been launched... This campaign will continue for 100 days. Although the health department is functioning properly but the campaign will speed up their programs. Under this program, efforts will be made to eliminate diseases like leprosy, malar
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Landmark endoscopic procedure successfully treats two esophageal diseases
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
In addition to cirrhosis, the male patient presented with two other critical conditions affecting the food pipe: achalasia cardia and a large outpouching of the lower food pipe called the oesophagal diverticulum.
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Arogya World Recognizes India's 2024 Healthy Workplaces, Launches New Hall
Updated : 1 year, 3 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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MP: CM Mohan Yadav visits Cancer Hospital in Bhopal, interacts with patien
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
CM Yadav said, "The state government is committed to provide better treatment of patients suffering from cancer or other serious diseases. The state government has been sensitive and has provided all the facilities for better treatment to the citizens. If required, arrangements have also bee
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Understanding Bariatric Surgery: A Lifeline for Obesity and Health
Updated : 1 year, 3 months ago IST
Kerala [India], November 26: In today's fast-paced society, where lifestyle-related diseases are on the rise, obesity has emerged as a serious health problem. Obesity is more than simply a cosmetic or physical issue; it is a medical problem that can have a substantial influence on one's enti
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Star Health Unveils 'Star Arogya Digi Seva' to Bridge Healthcare Gaps in R
Updated : 1 year, 3 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, 3 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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