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Diagnostic demand rises in towns; organised players lead expansion plans

The Healthcare Federation of India reports that over 50 per cent of aspirational districts identified by NITI Aayog, which lack essential infrastructure, are served by diagnostic chains

Health scares of 2024: A Year-in-Review of outbreaks and global responses

The last decade has seen a significant rise in global health threats, which continued into 2024. Here's a round-up of major outbreaks and pandemics that caused much scare around the world

88 mn women screened for cervical cancer under national programme: Govt

Under the same programme, over 14 crore were screened for breast cancer and more than 26 crore for oral cancer

Serum Institute ties up with Bavarian Nordic to manufacture Mpox vaccine

Bavarian Nordic will transfer the technology of the current manufacturing process to SII to enable supply for the Indian market, the company said in a statement on Monday

Bavarian Nordic partners with Serum Institute for Mpox vaccine production

Bavarian Nordic has partnered with the Serum Institute of India to produce its Mpox vaccine for the Indian market and expand global capacity through contract manufacturing

Pakistan reports four new cases of polio, year's tally rises to 63

Of the 63 cases reported in the country so far this year, 26 were from Balochistan, 18 from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, 17 from Sindh and one each from Punjab and Islamabad

New study links paracetamol to several side effects among senior citizens

Taking the drug may also increase the risk of chronic kidney disease by 19 per cent, heart failure by 9 per cent and hypertension by 7 per cent

AIIMS, Wipro GE Healthcare sign MoU to establish AI health innovation hub

The hub will focus on developing products and solutions to enhance healthcare delivery and outcomes through precise diagnosis

TB incidence rate drops 17.7% to 195 per lakh in 2023: Health Min JP Nadda

The government of India has implemented a National Strategic Plan (2017-2025) with a view to eliminating TB by 2025, five years ahead of the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) target

Nestle's baby products compliant with added sugar regulations: Nadda

The limits specified for sugars in infant food products in the Regulations is at par with the global standards, namely Codex Alimentarius Commission, which takes into account the recommendation

Over 62 mn tuberculosis cases, 8 mn deaths in India during 2021-2040: Study

Low-income households would bear the larger share of health-related burden, while the high-income ones the larger share of the economic burden due to the disease

Microplastics found in blood, linked to heart disease & stroke risks: Study

89% of participants test positive for microplastics; links to clotting and inflammation identified

New study: PM2.5 air pollution in India leads to 1.5 million deaths a year

A groundbreaking study links PM2.5 pollution to 1.5 million annual deaths in India, urging nationwide action to tackle the health crisis caused by poor air quality

About 1.5 mn deaths a year during 2009-2019 linked to air pollution: Study

A yearly increase in PM2.5 pollution of 10 microns per cubic metre was associated with 8.6 per cent higher annual mortality, the researchers found

Centre steps up on gas to increase 70+ enrolment in Ayushman Bharat

BJP machinery comes to aid as coverage remains modest 4% in over one month since launch

India has cut malaria cases, deaths significantly, says WHO report

Sri Lanka was certified malaria-free in 2016. Timor-Leste reported zero indigenous cases for a third consecutive year in 2023. Bhutan reported zero indigenous cases for a second consecutive year

DBT, CSCR develop 1st human gene therapy for Haemophilia A in India

Haemophilia is a severe bleeding disorder caused by the deficiency of clotting Factor VIII, leading to spontaneous internal and external bleeding episodes

ICMR study concluded Covid vaccine didn't increase death risk: Nadda to RS

Nadda said that the government has implemented several strategies to raise public awareness regarding vaccine side-effects reporting and to ensure timely medical interventions

Is veg diet worsening Vitamin D deficiency among Indian women?

During winters, when sunlight exposure is reduced, Vitamin D synthesis significantly decreases, making it imperative for women to supplement their Vitamin D intake to maintain optimal health levels

Leading docs sign petition for suspension of all Covid-19 mRNA vaccines

A petition known as the HOPE Accord attracting signatures from around the world went online recently to alert the international community on the continued use of the COVID mRNA vaccines