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Union health ministry proposes display of 'Sugar' and 'Oil' boards to avoi
Updated : 10 months, 4 weeks ago IST
The prototype of the proposed Oil Board lists foods such as French fries burger, pizzas, samosas, Pakoras among others. The prototype of the proposed Sugar Board lists foods like soft drinks, gulab jamun, and chocolate pastries among others.
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Dr Abhijat Sheth appointed as NMC Chairperson, prioritises quality medical
Updated : 11 months ago IST
Dr Sheth, a cardiothoracic surgeon with experience in India and the UK, emphasized his commitment to improving the quality of medical education, promoting good governance, and fostering teamwork to achieve governmental objectives.
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India is in grip of silent epidemic of excess salt consumption, says ICMR-
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends consuming less than 5 grams of salt per person per day. Studies show that the average intake in India remains high, around 9.2 grams per day in urban areas and 5.6 grams in rural areas, both exceeding the recommended limit.
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India must continue to fast-track its action to eliminate Rabies by 2030:
Updated : 11 months ago IST
The Central Government is aiming to eliminate Rabies by 2030. According to the study done by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)-National Institute of Epidemiology (NIE), on Human rabies death and animal bite burden estimates in India, 2022-2023, more than 5000 people die every
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No link between COVID-19 vaccines and sudden cardiac deaths, finds Karnata
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
In its official report, the panel concluded that the increase in such deaths appears to be multifactorial, with no single cause. It emphasized the need for greater public awareness about rising cardiovascular risks, especially among young adults.
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Nipah virus outbreak: NCDC team in close contact with Kerala unit, activel
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
According to official sources, the deployment of a National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) is being considered.
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'Politicians going to a new low': Karnataka HC issues notice in BJP MLC's
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The court has directed that no precipitous action be taken against Ravikumar until the next hearing on Tuesday, July 8, and instructed him to cooperate with the investigation.
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Karnataka IAS Officers' Association condemns BJP MLC N Ravikumar's remarks
Updated : 11 months, 1 week ago IST
The IAS Officers' Association in Karnataka on Thursday strongly condemned BJP MLC N. Ravikumar's "derogatory and offensive remarks" against State Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh and urged the State government to uphold institutional dignity and take prompt and exemplary action in the matter
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Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah meets President Murmu in Delhi
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday during his visit to the national capital. He was accompanied by Karnataka Ministers KJ George, HC Mahadevappa, Satish Jarkiholi, and State Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh.
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Indigenous rapid detection kit ready to detect Nipah virus with 100% accur
Updated : 11 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to Dr Naveen Kumar, Director, ICMR-NIV, Pune, "Based on amplification of viral gene without the need for a specialised machine at the field level. It's 100% sensitive and specific."
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ICMR-NIIH Centre of Excellence supports advanced diagnosis of rare immune
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Centre of Excellence for Inborn Errors of Immunity (IEIs) at the Indian Council of Medical Research-National Institute of Immunohaematology (ICMR-NIIH) is emerging as a critical national and international hub for the diagnosis and management of rare immune disorders.
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7 crore people under 40 to be screened for sickle cell disease by 2025-26
Updated : 11 months, 3 weeks ago IST
As part of the National Sickle Cell Elimination Mission under the National Health Mission (NHM), the government aims to screen 7 crore people under the age of 40 for sickle cell disease by 2025-26 across 17 states, with a primary focus on tribal populations.
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