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Prolonged Bangladesh crisis can hit medical tourism by 10-15%: Report

Bangladesh is the leading contributor to medical tourism among neighbouring countries and accounts for 50-60 per cent of India's total medical tourism inflow

Africa declares mpox a public health emergency. Here are the key details

On Wednesday, the World Health Organisation is convening its own expert meeting to consider making a similar emergency declaration over mpox

Bangladesh crisis will not impact Apollo's revenue, says top executive

Bangladesh has long been the largest source of medical tourists to India, with a 48 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) surge bringing 449,570 patients in 2023 alone

Dengue vaccine: First-ever phase 3 clinical trial initiated in India

The phase three clinical trial will be conducted across 19 sites in 18 states and union territories, involving more than 10,335 healthy adult participants

All Indian salt, sugar brands contain microplastics, reveals study

The study revealed the presence of microplastics in all salt and sugar samples, in various forms, including fibre, pellets, films and fragments

Feeling lack of purpose, personal growth could be signal of dementia: Study

Mild cognitive impairment is often seen to precede dementia, in which the symptoms become severe enough to interfere with daily activities

Nationwide doctor strike against Kolkata rape-murder hits services

Protests by doctors demanding justice and better workplace security began in Kolkata and eventually spread to other parts of the country

B2B healthcare startup HealthCRED raises $1.2 million in seed funding

The firm will utilise the raised capital to expand operations in the southern and western parts of the country

WCD minister asks states to focus on nutrition, safety of women, children

During the meeting, Devi emphasised the importance of collective efforts and strategic planning to enhance the effectiveness of the three schemes

Crucial to focus on cancers unique to low, middle-income nations: US expert

As a non-communicable disease (NCD), cancer is a major killer, particularly in low-income and middle-income countries where access to both means of diagnosis and treatment is lesser

Lord's Mark Microbiotech set to launch saliva-based organ age test

The company claims this test will be priced between Rs 15,000 and 20,000, making it more affordable than the current market options, which range from Rs 30,000 to 40,000

Clinical trial waiver only if drugs have greater benefits, says govt

A senior official in the health ministry said that the rule will help to make available essential drugs that have a significant therapeutic advance over the current standard care

Aesthetic medicine mkt to triple by 2029, driven by non-surgical procedures

India's current aesthetic medicine market stands at approximately $1.62 billion and is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2 per cent

India is going through its biggest Chandipura virus outbreak in 20 years

Union Health Minister J P Nadda on Tuesday said that out of the 53 confirmed cases of Chandipura virus, 51 cases were detected in Gujarat and two were detected in Rajasthan

WHO lists 30 pathogens likely to cause next pandemic, check the list here

30 pathogens are likely to trigger the next global public health crisis, claims WHO. More than 200 scientists surveyed some 1,652 pathogen species to reduce it down to 30 priority pandemic triggers

Mpox outbreak in many African countries: Know symptoms, treatment and more

Mpox, also known as monkeypox, is a viral disease that causes painful skin boils as well as fever, headache, and muscle aches. It is spread by close contact between people

Kerala, Tamil Nadu see fewer hospital admissions under Ayushman Bharat

The lesser numbers in Telangana are due to the presence of the state's own health insurance scheme for the poor, 'Aarogyasri,' which later merged with AB-PMJAY only in 2021

Is lung cleansing effective for prevention of lung cancer? Check details

Lung cleansing, or lung detoxification, is said to be the process to clean the lungs of pollutants, toxins and mucus. Here's all you need to know about lung cleansing

Centre issues first-ever guidelines for seamless transport of human organs

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for organ transplant will serve as a guiding document

Heatstroke took 374 lives, over 67,000 cases till Jul 27: Health Ministry

Uttar Pradesh was the worst-hit state, recording 52 deaths, followed by Bihar with 37 deaths. Odisha reported 26 deaths and Delhi 25 deaths