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Coronavirus outbreak: Airports start stringent screening to check spread

All thanks to several doctors on standby, the queues of fliers are manageable

General Insurance Council says existing health policies cover coronavirus

There are 30 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection in the country as of Thursday, of which 16 are Italian tourists

Coronavirus Q&A: From prevention to testing, all that you need to know

According to WHO, there is no evidence that companion animals or pets such as cats and dogs have been infected or could spread the virus

Coronavirus: IMF makes available $50 bn to help emerging market countries

Of this, 10 billion dollars is available at zero interest for the poorest members through the rapid credit facility

Coronavirus unites a peeved China against the govt with songs of dissent

Chinese people angry over the government's handling of the public health emergency also went online en masse and placed blame for Li's death squarely at the government's feet

81 patients including 20 PAC jawans test positive for swine flu in Meerut

Eight people have died in Meerut after falling prey to swine flu

Bihar to focus on education, healthcare, infra in Rs 2.11 trillion budget

Bihar's Budget has increased eight times and touched Rs 2,11,761.49 crore in 2020-21 from Rs 23,885 crore in 2004- 05, Modi said in his 11th Budget speech.

Here's how common mental shortcuts can cause major physician errors

In health care, unconscious biases can lead to disparate treatment of patients and can affect whether similar patients live or die

From Melbourne to San Francisco, Chinatowns feel brunt of coronavirus panic

Streets are notably quieter, facemasks are a commonplace and even a Lunar New Year dragon dance failed to bring in the usual crowds

13 US citizens at 'high risk' of coronavirus being treated in Nebraska

A total of 338 Americans were flown home from the Diamond Princess cruise ship off Japan's Yokohama

Punjab govt to connect 300 health centres with telemedicine hub by March

Telemedicine hub is the site from where a medical practitioner delivers a service through a telecommunication system

Our tier 2-3 cities not strong enough in public health services: K S Reddy

Even efficient urban and variable-quality rural health services will be unable to tackle coronavirus in case of a community epidemic, which will gain ground and possibly acquire greater virulence

Centre sets up task force to monitor coronavirus issue, prevent spread

The union minister of state for home said Indians, who want to return, will be evacuated from China.

Budget 2020: Child right bodies seek more funding for healthcare, education

Increase funding for protection, healthcare and education in Budget: Child rights bodies

Apollo TeleHealth may see realigning of consumer-facing business

There is enough room for growth in the segment with the high mismatch in doctor-patient ratio and demand-supply mismatch between the urban and rural markets, said a senior company official

Myntra ex-boss sets sights on e-health biz; eyes 15 mn customers in 5 yrs

Ananth Narayanan wants to turn Medlife into a $2-billion player

Coronavirus outbreak: As toll rises to 9, China warns virus could spread

All of the deaths were reported in central Hubei province, where the virus first appeared in the city of Wuhan

Gujarat replaces West Bengal as top governing state in 2019, says study

Delhi is ranked fifth on the parameter of health, one of its main claims of governance

Apollo inks deal with TeleHealthcare Malaysia to set up 100 tele-clinics

The telehealth centres will be located at a distance of 50 kms each and will provide teleconsultations in multiple specialties including Endocrinology, Nephrology, Cardiology and Orthopaedics.

How to manage diabetic neuropathy using therapies from natural systems

In severe cases, it can lead to potentially serious complications such as gangrenous wounds that necessitate the amputation of a toe, foot or leg