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Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation Recognized Among the "100 Most Im
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Accra [Ghana] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], March 12: Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of Merck Foundation, has been recognized among the "100 Most Impactful Voices 2026" by ABCD Africa, a prestigious recognition celebrating influential women of African descent who are using their platforms to inspire
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No easy decision: SC orders termination of 7-month pregnancy in alleged se
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The Supreme Court on Friday permitted the termination of the pregnancy of an 18-year-old girl from Maharashtra, who was allegedly sexually assaulted and was 30 weeks pregnant, observing that a woman's right to bodily autonomy and reproductive choice is paramount.
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Cipla Launches Win Over Weight Campaign, Igniting a National Conversation
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Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], February 5: Cipla Limited (BSE: 500087; NSE: CIPLA; and hereafter referred to as "Cipla") today announced the launch of its nationwide awareness campaign, 'Win Over Weight', designed to help people move beyond weight-focused stigma and towards improved health, c
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Pakistan: National Assembly meeting reports whopping 3,00,000 cases of HIV
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The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination (NHSR&C) has made shocking revelations that there are a staggering 3 lakh cases of HIV in the country, with only 34,000 patients being treated, Dawn reported on Saturday.
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TAAL+ Marks 20 Years of Hope, Healing, and Community Leadership in India's
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Pune (Maharashtra) [India], January 27: Dilip Vengsarkar celebrated his special day - 50 years since he made his debut in international cricket, celebrated meaningfully at TAAL - an institution dedicated to caring and supporting AIDS patients in Pune.
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Dr. Rasha Kelej Recognizes Merck Foundation Fashion, Film & Song Award Win
Updated : 2 months, 4 weeks ago IST
Accra [Ghana] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 16: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, celebrated the winners of their Fashion, Song, and Film Awards 2024, under two themes: "More Than a Mother" and "Diabetes & Hypertension", during the Award Ceremony held
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Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Jonas Launch Beyond Type 1's First Campaign
Updated : 3 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], December 4: Co-founder Nick Jonas, board member Priyanka Chopra Jonas and Beyond Type 1 today launch #TheBeyondType in India. Nick Jonas, who was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes when he was 13 years old, co-founded the diabetes non-profit Beyond Type 1 10 years ago. #TheBey
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Pakistan sees 200% surge in HIV cases; WHO warns of fastest-growing epidem
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This information was shared with participants of a walk organised by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and UNAIDS in observance of World AIDS Day.
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Union Health Minister Nadda to lead national-level commemoration of World
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Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda will lead the national-level observance of World AIDS Day 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on December 1, an official statement said.
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Gujarat leads by example in AIDS awareness and healthcare outreach
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The state's comprehensive approach, anchored in community engagement and accessible healthcare, is helping bridge gaps between medical care and social awareness. Working in coordination with the National AIDS Control Organisation (NACO), the Gujarat State AIDS Control Society (GSACS) has tak
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"Main problem is identity issue": Ranjita Sinha on transgenders facing hur
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Transgender activist Ranjita Sinha sees hope in the initiative, urging authorities to introduce simpler documentation rules and dedicated support so every transgender person can seamlessly update their gender identity and fully participate in the voter list revision.
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Dr. Rasha Kelej and the Gambia First Lady co-chair the 12th Merck Foundati
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Banjul [The Gambia]/ Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], November 20: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, recently conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, "Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary", in partnership with the Government of The Gambia. The confer
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