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Quad Cancer Moonshot: PM announces $7.5 mn support to fight cervical cancer

Prime Minister Modi also announced that India will cooperate in radiotherapy treatment and capacity building and will contribute 40 million vaccine doses

Need to create awareness about rare diseases in society: CJI Chandrachud

He also noted how people from marginalised communities face persistent barriers in accessing healthcare

Health ministry plans mandatory 'non-skippable' anti-tobacco spots on OTT

It also proposed displaying anti-tobacco health warnings as prominent static messages at the bottom of the screen during the scenes that show use of tobacco products in all content

Exploring opportunities of growth in various cities across India: Abhay Soi

Max Healthcare is on an expansion spree planning to add 3500 beds in 3 yrs

World Alzheimer's Day 2024: Everything you need to know about dementia

Every year on September 21, we celebrate World Alzheimer's Day to battle the stigma associated with dementia and Alzheimer's disease and increase public awareness of these disorders

Nadda calls for regulatory norms for lab-grown meat, plant-based proteins

He added that the role of food regulators has never been more crucial, demanding continuous collaboration, relentless innovation, and a commitment to constant improvement in food safety systems

Rs 364 crore pending for hospitals under Ayushman Bharat: Punjab minister

The minister's reaction came a day after the private hospitals and nursing association (PHANA) claimed that the state government owed over Rs 600 crore

One more test negative for Nipah, 134 fall under high-risk category

Kerala Health minister said that two more people have been added to the contact list, both of whom are in the high-risk category, among those on the contact list, 81 are healthcare workers

Quad leaders to unveil milestone initiative to combat cancer during summit

It was India's turn to host the Quad summit this year, but following a request from Washington, India agreed to host the summit next year

US healthcare system ranks last among wealthy nations, says report

The US healthcare system ranks last among 10 wealthy nations, with high costs, poor access, and inequities, despite Americans paying nearly double compared to other countries

Feeling low? Here are the top 6 tips to overcome work-related stress

Work-related stress is surging among professionals leading to a deteriorated daily life. Combat work stress effectively with the tips mentioned below

Kerala man confirmed to be affected with Mpox: Health dept Malappuram

The man, who came to the state from the UAE recently, was already admitted to a hospital here with Mpox symptoms, state Health Minister Veena George said in a Facebook post

Scientists discover new blood group after a 50-year mystery; details inside

A team of researchers from the University of Bristol and NHS Blood and Transplant (NHSBT) have identified a new blood group system known as MAL, which was first discovered in 1972

What is the new XEC Covid variant? Symptoms, spread, vaccine and prevention

The new Covid variant was initially detected in Germany in June, according to the BBC. Since then, it has been found in several other countries, including the UK, US, Denmark, and more

Samples of 13 people tested Nipah negative, says Kerala health minister

George further said the state health department has been in constant contact with the Centre and the health authorities in Karnataka where the deceased man was studying

33% of sepsis deaths in India linked to antibiotic resistance crisis

A study by The Lancet revealed that over 39 million people worldwide could lose their lives to antibiotic-resistant infections in the next 25 years

World Patient Safety Day 2024: History, significance, theme and more

World Health Organisation established World Patient Safety Day in 2019 to address the issue of patient safety and take actions to promote safety in healthcare

Antibiotic resistance to claim over 39 mn lives in next 25 years: Lancet

Future deaths from antibiotic resistance are estimated to be highest in South Asia, including India

Poly Medicure to deploy Rs 1,000 cr fundraise for capex, future buys

The company is looking at portfolio expansion and increasing the number of products being added each year

Nipah virus strikes back for the sixth time, Kerala on high alert

This time, the victim was a 24-year-old man from Malappuram's Thiruvali panchayat, around 20 kilometres away from Pandikkad, where a 14-year-old died in July this year due to Nipah