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WHO urges member states to continue with 'strong surveillance' amid rising
Updated : 2 years, 2 months ago IST
In the wake of the surge in respiratory diseases and new JN.1 COVID sub-variant, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said that the virus is evolving and changing and urged the member states to continue with strong surveillance and sequence sharing.
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Over 16 cr people screened for seven types of diseases since Sept 17
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Over 16 crore people have undergone screening for seven types of diseases, which include TB, hypertension, diabetes, oral cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer and cataracts, since September 17.
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Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates new state-of-the-art facilities at ICMR-NIMR
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Mansukh Mandaviya, inaugurated five new facilities at the Indian Council of Medical Research - National Institute of Malaria Research (ICMR-NIMR) in Delhi on Thursday.
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Takeda Emphasizes the Need for Cross-sectoral Alliances to Address the Bur
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 14: Takeda Biopharmaceuticals India Pvt. Ltd. (formerly Baxalta Bioscience India Private Limited) - a global values-based, R&D-driven biopharmaceutical leader - presented an industry perspective on the substantial need for vaccine equity and novel strategies f
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Protein present in brain associated with frontotemporal dementia: Study
Updated : 5 months, 1 week ago IST
A protein present in the brains of patients suffering from frontotemporal dementia (FTD) has been identified by an international team of researchers, which includes specialists from Indiana University School of Medicine. This finding opens up a new target for possible treatments for FTD.
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Arogya World announces India's 2023 Healthy Workplaces
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Bangalore (Karnataka) [India], December 8: Arogya World, a non-profit organization working to prevent diabetes and other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) through health education and lifestyle change, today announced their 2023 Healthy Workplaces and recognized 36 companies for championing w
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Swasti and the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education (GCCHE) L
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 5: In the face of growing health challenges posed by climate change including rising heat-related illnesses, vector-borne and waterborne diseases and mental health issues, Swasti, The Health Catalyst, and the Global Consortium on Climate and Health Edu
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Sleep deprived Indians leading compromised lives: Dr Vikas Agarwal
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 4: India has over 100 million patients with sleep apnea. They are shunted out of productive lives! Lack of sleep is one of the most important non-communicable diseases (NCDs) of modern times. Yet, people are largely unaware that surgical relief is available.
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Advancing Vision Care: The Role of Technology in Modern Ophthalmology
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Pune (Maharashtra) [India], December 1: In the realm of healthcare, modern medical technology has played a pivotal role in reshaping vision care and modern ophthalmology. It has introduced advanced tools, sensors, and software, empowering ophthalmologists to diagnose and treat vision-related
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Dr. Kusum Lunia unveils her award-winning novels "Shakahaar: Shresth Aahar
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
New Delhi [India], November 30: Through "Shakahaar: Shresth Aahar" (Vegetarianism: Best Diet) book, Dr. Kusum Lunia makes a compelling case for the benefits of adopting a vegetarian lifestyle. Drawing upon extensive research and personal experience, Lunia highlights the numerous health advan
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Disease could kill more in Gaza than bombs: World Health Organisation
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
The critical infrastructure in Gaza has suffered extensively due to fuel and supply shortages, coupled with targeted attacks on hospitals and UN facilities, since Israel initiated strikes on October 7.
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Bharat Biotech, institute Sydney ID partner to combat infectious diseases
Updated : 2 years, 3 months ago IST
Bharat Biotech is a world-leading vaccine and biotherapeutics manufacturer. During the Covid pandemic, it made the vaccine Covaxin, which was administered by millions across the globe
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