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India sees 11 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, active cases drop to 7,264

India Covid-19 update: Of the 11 deaths, 7 were reported in Kerala; others from Delhi, Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh

India reports 9 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, active cases rise to 7,400

Of the nine reported fatalities, four were from Maharashtra, three from Kerala, and one each from Tamil Nadu and Rajasthan

India reports one Covid-19 death in 24 hrs, active cases dip to 7,131

India recorded one Covid-19 death and reported a dip in active cases to 7,131, marking the first decline during the current outbreak; Kerala remains worst-affected

India reports 3 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hrs, most active cases in Kerala

Two of the fatalities are from Maharashtra while one death has been reported in Madhya Pradesh

India sees 6 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, active cases rise to 7,121

Of the six fatalities, three were reported from Kerala, two from Karnataka and one from Maharashtra

India reports 3 Covid-19 deaths, 324 new cases; active tally rises to 6,815

Of the deceased, one was a 44-year-old man with hypothyroidism and hypertension; the other two had pre-existing respiratory ailments

India reports 4 Covid-19 deaths in 24 hours, active cases rise to 5,364

Of the four deceased in the past 24 hours, two were from Kerala, while Punjab and Karnataka reported one death each. Kerala continuing to be the most affected state, followed by New Delhi, West Bengal

India's active Covid-19 cases rise to 4,866; 5-month-old among 7 dead

Covid cases update: Of the seven deceased, three were from Maharashtra, while Delhi and Karnataka reported two deaths each

Health infrastructure got massive boost under PM Modi's leadership: Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Monday said that India's health infrastructure got a massive boost under Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership and lauded private institutions for assisting the government's efforts. Shah was addressing a gathering after laying the foundation stone of 'Swasti Niwas', a residential facility for cancer patients and caregivers at the National Cancer Institute in Nagpur. "Under the Modi government, 60 crore poor people are being provided treatment of up to Rs 5 lakh free of cost," he said. He further pointed out that 23 All Indian Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have now been approved compared to seven set up after Independence. "The budget for the health sector is Rs 1.35 lakh crore under PM Modi, while it was Rs 37,000 crore under the Manmohan Singh government," the Union minister said. Shah said he assured Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis of all assistance from the Central government to set up a state-of-the-art research facil

This 10-minute test can tell you what's your risk of heart disease

The Agatston score reveals early plaque buildup in arteries, helping doctors predict heart disease before symptoms appear and personalise treatment or prevention plans

India gets WHO certificate for eliminating trachoma at 78th WH Assembly

At the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva, World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus awarded India the Certificate of Elimination of Trachoma as a Public Health Problem.The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) stated that this recognition highlights India's sustained efforts in disease elimination, its focus on preventive healthcare, and its continued commitment to the vision of Health For All.The milestone was announced during India's participation in the 78th World Health Assembly, which officially began on May 19 in Geneva. According to a post shared by the MoHFW on X, the Indian delegation is being led by Punya Salila Srivastava, Secretary at the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare."Today marks the commencement of the 78th World Health Assembly in Geneva. The Indian delegation, led by Punya Salila Srivastava... is actively participating in the Assembly, reflecting India's continued commitment to strengthening global health systems

Why Warren Buffett and Donald Trump survive on soda-but you likely can't

Warren Buffett and Donald Trump may thrive on cola and junk food, but doctors explain why most people can't follow their lead without risking serious long-term health consequences

Centre rolls out cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims

The government has notified cashless treatment scheme for road accident victims nationwide, under which they will be entitled to a maximum amount of Rs 1.5 lakh per accident per person. According to a gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the scheme has come into force with effect from May 5, 2025. "Any person being a victim of a road accident arising out of the use of a motor vehicle, occurring on any road, shall be entitled to cashless treatment in accordance with the provisions of this scheme," the notification said. The National Health Authority (NHA) shall be the implementing agency for the programme, in coordination with police, hospitals and State Health Agencies etc. "The victim shall be entitled to cashless treatment at any designated hospital for an amount up to one lakh fifty thousand rupees per victim for a maximum period of seven days from the date of such accident," it added. According to the notification, the treatment under thi

World Asthma Day 2025: India turns to smart tools to tackle high mortality

World Asthma Day 2025: As India battles rising asthma cases driven by pollution and lifestyle shifts, innovations in diagnosis, inhalers, and digital tools are redefining care

HexaHealth closes Series A round of $12 mn to redefine India surgical care

Other participants included Enzia Ventures and ITI Growth Opportunities Fund, along with existing investors Chiratae Ventures and Omidyar Network India

Amazon to provide free health check-ups to over 80K delivery partners

Amazon India on Friday announced plans to provide free health check-ups to over 80,000 delivery associates through a series of medical camps across the country by the end of 2025. The initiative is already underway with four camps organised across Tamil Nadu and Delhi-NCR, Amazon said in a release, underlining its commitment to the health and safety of delivery associates and delivery partners. Announcing the expansion blueprint of the initiative, the company said the medical camps are conducted by Marsh and Care Insurance and provide essential health services, including eye examinations, dental check-ups, BMI assessments, and general physician consultations. "Delivery associates and delivery partners can access these services by presenting a government-issued identity proof at any of the camps set up at Amazon's last-mile delivery stations," the release added.

World Malaria Day: India shows the way, but global fight far from over

Global malaria cases and deaths declined in 2023-24, with India exiting the HBHI group, yet WHO warns that funding cuts and health disruptions threaten continued progress

Govt has taken note of hospitals seeking deposit before treatment: Fadnavis

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Wednesday said the government has taken a serious note of the complaints that some hospitals do not treat patients without taking a deposit, and said instructions have been given to form a special inspection team to control charity hospitals. The special inspection team will be formed in coordination with the Charity Commissioner, Health Department and Chief Minister's Medical Assistance Cell, a statement from the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said. Charity hospitals in the state should provide free treatment to patients from poor and vulnerable groups. Hospitals should register information about remaining beds and Indigent Patient Fund (IPF) in the online system, it said. Fadnavis was speaking at the review meeting of the Chief Minister's Relief Fund Cell and Charity Hospital Relief Cell . The meeting assumes significance in the backdrop of the death of a pregnant woman in Pune after she was alleged denied admission by Deenanath ...

Gatherings banned near Pune hospital after protests over woman's death

Pune police have banned any gathering near the Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, days after protests by political parties over the death of a pregnant woman disrupted traffic and caused inconvenience to patients, officials said on Wednesday. Tanisha Bhise, wife of the personal secretary of BJP MLC Amit Gorkhe, was first allegedly refused admission at the Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, a charitable medical facility, over non-payment of a Rs 10 lakh deposit last month. Subsequently, she died at another facility after giving birth to twin daughters. Activists of major political parties staged a protest outside the hospital on April 4, demanding action against the doctors and staff allegedly responsible for the woman's death. The agitation caused inconvenience to patients and relatives, disrupted traffic and created hurdles for ambulances, as per the prohibitory order issued Joint Commissioner of Police Ranjan Kumar Sharma on Tuesday. Citing this, Sharma issued the order under Section 163

Shingles vaccine may cut dementia risk by 20%, especially in women: Study

A study of more than 280,000 older adults in Wales finds that the shingles vaccine could help lower dementia risk, particularly among women