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States gear up as Covid surges: Big hospitals ready, smaller ones concerned

States have started issuing fresh guidelines as cases continue to rise

1 death reported as fresh Covid cases rise by 328, active tally nears 3,000

Kerala reported 265 new cases, taking the state's total active caseload to 2,606

6 deaths reported as Covid cases rise to 2,669, Kerala tops list: Govt

Karnataka forms sub-committee to oversee Covid preparation

Mock drills in hospitals every three months even as the pandemic is over

Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya asks hospitals to be prepared for Covid, as India reports 341 fresh cases

Dog bite cases in India rise by 26.5% YoY to 2.75 million incidents in 2023

The states witnessing the least number of dog bite incidents were Nagaland (569), Mizoram (1,035), Ladakh (2,316), Manipur (2,511), and Arunachal Pradesh (3,757)

Govt hospitals set up transgender centers in push for equitable healthcare

Doctors hail move, activists suggest more needs to be done

Hospitals see 7-8% surge in patient footfall, new investments in 2023

Jose told Business Standard that investments in medical equipment and increasing bed capacities have picked up in 2023 after a hiatus during the Covid19 period

Haemophilia care body HHCN proposes India-specific guidelines for treatment

Claiming to be the first set of local directives for haemophilia treatment, the guidelines have been released in collaboration with National Health Mission representatives from 16 states

No shortage of anti-TB drugs in country, six months stock available: Govt

The ministry has previously stated that all drugs used in the treatment of drug-sensitive TB are available with sufficient stocks for a time period ranging from six months and above

Doctors advise increased monitoring, awareness amid alert on mefenamic acid

Several medicines in market have mefenamic acid as an active ingredient

No M pneumoniae cases in samples tested since Jan in India: Health ministry

Mycoplasma pneumoniae, a bacteria, is linked to the surge in children's hospitalisation in China

Sun Pharma subsidiary announces licensing pact with Aclaris Therapeutics

Aclaris Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on developing novel drugs for immuno-inflammatory diseases

Amid increase in deaths due to cardiac arrests, govt to start CPR training

According to the latest data from the National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), deaths due to cardiac arrests saw a 12.5 per cent rise, from 28,413 in 2021 to 32,457 in 2022

Bengal not adhering to MoU signed on NHM implementation: Health ministry

Move comes after Mamata writes to PM for release of funds

Zydus Lifesciences receives USFDA approval for Ivabradine tablets

On Friday, shares of Zydus Lifesciences were up/down by 0.34 per cent, ending the day's trade at Rs 640 apiece on the BSE

Trade unions witnessing decline across the world, says senior economist

Speaking on the problems faced by trade unions, Bardhan said that an increase in the informal labour force is leading to a higher degree of labour fragmentation

Out of pocket expenditure projected to fall to 35% by FY26: Health secy

"Government interventions such as increase in expenditure via schemes has led to people saving more than Rs 5 trillion", he added

China pneumonia outbreak: No spike in respiratory diseases in India yet

With winters usually signalling the onset of the flu season in India, there has been an increase in people taking vaccinations for flu and pneumonia

Indian pharma industry can grow to $450 bn by 2047: EY-OPPI report

The report underlines the need for collaboration and alignment between the industry, academia and government to advance research and innovation capabilities

Change in diet causing obesity rise, micronutrient deficiency: ATNI report

Citing multiple studies, the report pointed out the association between high consumption of highly processed foods and both low dietary diversity and inadequate intake of micronutrients