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Rise in cancer cases in South East Asia Region, WHO calls for joint efforts
The WHO South-East Asia Region reported 2.4 million new cases of cancer in 2022, including 56,000 children, and 1.5 million deaths
 "Rise in cancer cases in South East Asia Region, WHO calls for joint efforts")
Research spots rare type immune cells for response against Cancer: Study
Prolonged illnesses like cancer and chronic infections often leave the immune system in a state of exhaustion, where its frontline defenders - T cells - lose their ability to function effectively
Hub & spoke, PPPs likely to help manage 4,500 new daycare cancer beds
India has around 6000-7000 oncologists at the moment, adding 300 every yr
 "Hub & spoke, PPPs likely to help manage 4,500 new daycare cancer beds")
Union Budget 2025-26: PMJAY allocation may not suffice, say experts
Budget estimates (BE) for the financial year (FY) 2025-26 have put the allocation for PMJAY at Rs 9,406 crore, a 28.8 per cent increase from Rs 7,300 crore in FY25's BE
 "Union Budget 2025-26: PMJAY allocation may not suffice, say experts")
Budget 2025: Health care gets 9.78% boost, cancer treatment costs to drop
Customs Duty exemption for lifesaving drugs, more money for Ayushman Bharat
 "Budget 2025: Health care gets 9.78% boost, cancer treatment costs to drop")
Tobacco causes 40% of preventable cancer cases in India, say experts
Dr Harish Shetty proposed renaming February 4 as 'World Cancer-Free Day' (instead of World Cancer Day) to shift the narrative from treatment to proactive prevention
 "Tobacco causes 40% of preventable cancer cases in India, say experts")
17-year old dies in Guwahati, first suspected case of GBS in Assam
GBS is a rare condition that causes sudden numbness and muscle weakness, with symptoms including severe weakness in the limbs and loose motions
 "17-year old dies in Guwahati, first suspected case of GBS in Assam")
Amid 90-hr workweek debate, Eco survey bets on employees' mental well-being
The Economic Survey 2024-2025 document argues that the ramifications of low levels of mental well-being is detrimental, not just to the health of the person, but to the economy as well
 "Amid 90-hr workweek debate, Eco survey bets on employees' mental well-being")
U-WIN transformative step in immunisation effort: Economic Survey
The pre-budget survey tabled in the Parliament on Friday mentioned the initiatives that saw technology integration in healthcare delivery for timely diagnoses
 "U-WIN transformative step in immunisation effort: Economic Survey")
Pharmaceutical companies, CDSCO to discuss regulatory matters on Friday
It is expected that representatives for MSMEs pharma manufacturers may raise the issue of extension of Revised Schedule M implementation timelines
 "Pharmaceutical companies, CDSCO to discuss regulatory matters on Friday")
GBS in parts of Maharashtra: Likely reasons for disease's outbreak
Infected water source likely the reason for rare neurological condition, say doctors
 "GBS in parts of Maharashtra: Likely reasons for disease's outbreak")
Covid's quiet fade: Nearly 3 deaths per month still being reported
The latest numbers show that there have been 41 cases of Covid in the most recent four-week period ending mid-January, with three deaths
 "Covid's quiet fade: Nearly 3 deaths per month still being reported")
Doctors detect rare 'fetus in fetu' case in pregnant woman in Maharashtra
The rare condition, which affects approximately one in 500,000 births, involves the presence of a malformed fetus within the body of its twin
 "Doctors detect rare 'fetus in fetu' case in pregnant woman in Maharashtra")
US exiting WHO won't impact projects in India: Health Minister Nadda
There are many programmes where WHO partners with us and there will be no disruption
 "US exiting WHO won't impact projects in India: Health Minister Nadda")
Haryana govt likely to sanction Rs 230 crore to part pay PMJAY dues
Haryana IMA calls it inadequate as unpaid dues since October amount to Rs 400 cr
 "Haryana govt likely to sanction Rs 230 crore to part pay PMJAY dues")
'Pune's GBS cases may be linked to suspected water contamination'
A man suspected to have contracted GBS has died in Maharashtra's Solapur district, while the number of cases of the immunological nerve disorder in Pune has crossed 100-mark
 "'Pune's GBS cases may be linked to suspected water contamination'")
High-level team deployed to Maharashtra to tackle GBS cases in Pune
The team will assist the state health department in implementing critical public health measures and managing the situation effectively
 "High-level team deployed to Maharashtra to tackle GBS cases in Pune")
Asian healthcare market to touch $5 trillion by 2030, says BCG report
The pharmaceutical and MedTech sectors are also expected to see significant growth of 9 per cent and 8 per cent, respectively, over the next five years
 "Asian healthcare market to touch $5 trillion by 2030, says BCG report")
GBS outbreak: Maharashtra reports first death, Pune cases surge past 100
Guillain-Barre Syndrome India: In Pune, the situation has worsened with 28 new GBS cases reported in the past 24 hours, taking the total to 101
 "GBS outbreak: Maharashtra reports first death, Pune cases surge past 100")
600 Haryana hospitals to halt Ayushman Bharat services over payment delay
Ayushman Bharat, which currently includes approximately 1,300 hospitals across Haryana - 600 of which are private - has faced significant financial issues