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R.G. Kar tragedy Mamata reaches protest site, promises to consider demands if doctors return to work
Kolkata, Sep 14 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Saturday morning suddenly reached the spot of the sit-in demonstration of the junior doctors in front of the state Health Department office and promised to consider their demands, as far as possible and in a gradual manner, provided the protesting doctors go back to duty.
2024-09-14
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Politics/National,
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RG Kar protests: Mamata govt sends fresh invite for talks to protesting doctors
Kolkata, Sep 12 (IANS) West Bengal Chief Secretary Manoj Pant sent a fresh communique to the protesting junior doctors giving a fresh deadline to send a delegation to the state secretariat Nabanna by 5 p.m. on Thursday.
2024-09-12
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Politics/National,
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India's bio-economy projected to reach $300 billion by 2030: Dr Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Sep 12 (IANS) India's bio-economy has experienced remarkable growth, skyrocketing from $10 billion in 2014 to over $130 billion in 2024, with projections to reach $300 billion by 2030, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr Jitendra Singh, said on Thursday.
2024-09-12
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Science/Tech/Business,
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President Murmu confers National Florence Nightingale Award on 15 nurses
New Delhi, Sep 11 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday conferred National Florence Nightingale Awards on 15 nursing professionals at a function held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan in recognition of their outstanding commitment to duty and service to people.
2024-09-11
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Society/Human Interest/Politics/National,
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RG Kar financial scam: Sandip Ghosh, 3 others sent to judicial custody till Sep 23
Kolkata, Sep 10 (IANS) A special court in Kolkata on Tuesday sent controversial former Principal of R.G Kar Medical College & Hospital Sandip Ghosh and three others to judicial custody till September 23 in the financial scam case, amid protests by some woman advocates.
2024-09-10
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Crime/Law/National,
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Union Health Minister Nadda inaugurates eye centre at Patna's IGIMS
Patna, Sep 6 (IANS) Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda, in the presence of Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, inaugurated a state-of-the-art super-speciality Ophthalmology Department at the Indira Gandhi Institute of Medical Science (IGIMS) here on Friday.
2024-09-06
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Politics/National,
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Sharmila urges Railways to supply Rail Neer to flood-hit Vijayawada
Vijayawada, Sep 6 (IANS) Congress' Andhra Pradesh Congress President Y. S. Sharmila Reddy on Friday appealed to the Indian Railways to supply bottled water from the Rail Neer plant in Visakhapatnam to the people of Vijayawada, who are deprived of potable water due to unprecedented rains and floods.
2024-09-06
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Disaster/Politics/National,
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PM Modi hails report showing India’s rapid strides in Swachhta Abhiyaan, dip in infant mortality
New Delhi, Sep 5 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday hailed a research work spotlighting the outcome of Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) in ushering in hygienic conditions in both rural and urban India, pivotal in checking infant mortality across the country.
2024-09-05
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Environment/Human Interest/Politics/National,
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Alarming that 45pc road accidents in India involve two-wheelers: Nitin Gadkari
New Delhi, Sep 4 (IANS) It is alarming that 45 per cent of accidents in India involve two-wheelers, said Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, on Wednesday, stressing the need to boost road safety across the nation.
2024-09-04
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Science/Tech/National,
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Second Neuralink chip recipient progressing well: Elon Musk
San Francisco, Aug 22 (IANS) Tesla and SpaceX Founder Elon Musk on Thursday said that if all goes well, there will be hundreds of people with Neuralink brain chip within a few years, as the second recipient is progressing well.
2024-08-22
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Science/Tech/International,
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Harbhajan Singh calls for ‘justice and introspection’ over Kolkata medic’s rape-murder
New Delhi, Aug 18 (IANS) Cricketer-turned-politician Harbhajan Singh shared his "deep pain, anguish and intense outrage" over brutalising a Kolkata-based junior doctor that has led to nation-wide protests in demand for justice.
2024-08-18
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Education/Society/Human Interest/Politics/National,
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Bengal: Scattered response to strike called by SUCI-C on RG Kar issue
Kolkata, Aug 16 (IANS) The 12-hour general strike in West Bengal convened on Friday by the Socialist Unity Centre of India-Communist (SUCI-C) against the ghastly rape and murder of a woman doctor at the state-run R. G. Kar Medical College & Hospital here last week has so far evoked scattered response in select pockets in the state.
2024-08-16
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Crime/Politics/National,
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India’s pharma exports continue to grow at brisk pace
New Delhi, Aug 16 (IANS) India’s drugs and pharmaceuticals exports are continuing to maintain their steady growth with an 8.36 per cent increase to $2.31 billion during July this year as the country’s cost-effective generic medicines continue to gain popularity in advanced western nations.
2024-08-16
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75,000 new medical seats in next 5 years: PM Modi
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) In a bid to boost healthcare in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his address to the nation on Independence Day on Thursday, promised to create 75,000 more medical seats over the next five years, adding to the existing over one lakh seats in the country.
2024-08-15
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RG Kar rape-murder: IMA calls 24-hour nationwide medical shutdown on Aug 17
New Delhi, Aug 15 (IANS) The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Thursday declared a 24-hour nationwide withdrawal of medical services starting 6 a.m. on Saturday till 6 a.m. on Sunday in protest against the brutal rape and murder of a junior doctor at the state-run R.G. Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata on August 9.
2024-08-15
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Crime/National,
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Know all about inguinal hernia that Neeraj Chopra is suffering from
New Delhi, Aug 13 (IANS) For elite athletes, the impact of an inguinal hernia can be significant, affecting performance and requiring careful management, said doctors in the wake of reports on Neeraj Chopra suffering from a long-standing inguinal or groyne hernia.
2024-08-13
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‘Heartbroken’, says Sheikh Hasina’s daughter over Bangladesh unrest
New Delhi, Aug 8 (IANS) Saima Wazed, daughter of former Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, on Thursday said she is “heartbroken” as she cannot hug her mother after the unrest in her country.
2024-08-08
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Science/Tech/International,
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Rozlyn Khan opens up on side effects of cancer treatment, says celebs must share experience
Mumbai, Aug 8 (IANS) Actress Rozlyn Khan, known for her breast cancer awareness activities, has spoken about the side effects of chemotherapy and the damage one gets during this battle for life.
2024-08-08
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Bollywood/Human Interest/Entertainment,
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Centre undertook various initiatives to boost women entrepreneurship: Jayant Chaudhary
New Delhi, Aug 7 (IANS) The Union government has undertaken various initiatives to encourage women entrepreneurship across the country, said Jayant Chaudhary, Minister of State (Independent Charge), Ministry of Skill Development, and Entrepreneurship in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday.
2024-08-07
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Politics/National,
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Women of Bihar have low haemoglobin and calcium levels, claims Prashant Kishor
Patna, Aug 7 (IANS) Jan Suraj Campaign chief Prashant Kishor on Wednesday highlighted the health issues faced by women in Bihar, particularly focusing on their 'low haemoglobin and calcium levels'.
2024-08-07
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Children at high type 1 diabetes risk if fathers have the condition: Study
New Delhi, July 27 (IANS) A team of scientists has revealed that a child is almost twice as likely to develop type 1 diabetes if the father has the condition than the mother.
2024-07-27
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Health Minister Nadda for robust drug regulation to maintain ‘pharmacy of world’ tag
New Delhi, July 17 (IANS) India must have a robust drug regulation framework to maintain the title ‘pharmacy of the world’, said Union Health Minister, JP Nadda on Wednesday.
2024-07-17
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Nandita Das supports Mothers Against Vaping to counter menace of new-age tobacco devices among children
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) 'Mothers Against Vaping', a united front of concerned mothers combatting the promotion of New-Age Tobacco Devices such as e-cigarettes, vapes, electronic nicotine delivery systems, heat-not-burn products, e-hookahs and similar devices among Indian children and youth, on Friday announced that Nandita Das, actor-filmmaker and National Film Award winner, would be supporting and endorsing their critical cause.
2024-07-05
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Centre committed to protecting well-being of women, children &
adolescents: JP Nadda
New Delhi, July 5 (IANS) The Union government is committed to protecting the well-being of women, children and adolescents in the country, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday.
2024-07-05
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PM Modi hails Sudha Murty's maiden Rajya Sabha speech on women’s health
New Delhi, July 3 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday commended author and philanthropist Sudha Murty -- newly elected to the Rajya Sabha -- for her impactful maiden speech during the discussion on motion of thanks to the President's Address in the Upper House of the Parliament.
2024-07-03
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Society/Human Interest/Politics/National,
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Impact of Adityanath Yogi's health initiatives now visible in UP
Lucknow, July 1 (IANS) The UP government's efforts at improving the health sector have resulted in 256 health units in the state being awarded the National Quality Assurance Standard (NQAS) certificate for providing high-quality treatment and exceeding health standards.
2024-07-01
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Politics/National,
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24,500 units of blood collected on Gautam Adani’s birthday that can help over 73,500 patients
Ahmedabad, June 25 (IANS) Around 24,500 units of blood (nearly 9,800 litres) were collected during the blood donation drive to mark the 62nd birthday of Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, which can help more than 73,500 patients.
2024-06-25
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Human Interest/National,
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Health Minister JP Nadda urged to bring 'thalassemia' into national spotlight
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Thalassemia Patient Advocacy Group (TPAG) on Friday congratulated J.P. Nadda for his appointment as the Minister of Health and Family Welfare and urged him to bring 'thalassemia' into the national spotlight.
2024-06-14
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Indian healthcare known globally for excellence, affordability & advanced infra: JP Nadda
New Delhi, June 11 (IANS) India’s healthcare sector is globally known for its excellence, affordability, and advanced infrastructure, said Jagat Prakash Nadda, who on Tuesday took charge as the new Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare.
2024-06-11
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Jannat Zubair reacts with a 'why not’ to ‘Phulwa’ returning on TV: 'These shows are iconic'
Mumbai, June 9 (IANS) Actress Jannat Zubair, who is currently seen in 'Laughter Chefs Unlimited Entertainment', expressed her desire for the 'iconic' show 'Phulwa' to return to the small screen.
2024-06-09
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Bollywood/Entertainment,
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Need to focus more on achieving health equality in India: Poonam Muttreja
New Delhi, June 4 (IANS) From the Ayushman Bharat scheme to digital health innovations, India has achieved significant milestones in the health sector in the last five years, and now the focus must shift to achieving equality, said Poonam Mutreja, Executive Director, Population Foundation of India.
2024-06-04
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UPI helped India fight Covid-19 pandemic better than the world: PM Modi (IANS Interview)
New Delhi, May 27 (IANS) The Unified Payments Interface (UPI) facility played a significant role in India's fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, even as several prosperous countries faced problems, Prime Minister Narendra Modi told IANS on Monday.
2024-05-27
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Society/Politics/Science/Tech,
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Aurobindo Pharma arm Eugia's manufacturing unit gets 'official action indicated' status by USFDA
New Delhi, May 25 (IANS) Drug maker Aurobindo Pharma on Saturday announced that the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has classified Eugia Pharma Specialities' (a wholly owned subsidiary of the company) formulation manufacturing facility -- Unit III, as 'Official Action Indicated (OAI)'.
2024-05-25
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Nitin Gadkari undergoes tests in Mumbai hospital, gets clean bill of health
Mumbai, May 17 (IANS) Union Minister Nitin Gadkari visited the prestigious Asian Heart Institute (AHI) here for a cardiac and full medical checkup and was declared hale and hearty, official sources said here on Friday.
2024-05-17
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/BATTLEGROUND 2024/Politics/National,
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Last 10 years transformed Indian medical education, added more doctors: Amitabh Kant
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) The last 10 years have transformed India’s medical education and have added more to the country, said Amitabh Kant, the G20 Sherpa and former NITI Aayog CEO on Wednesday.
2024-04-10
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Education/Science/Tech,
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President Murmu calls for improving education system of homoeopathy
New Delhi, April 10 (IANS) Improving the education system of homoeopathy may make the field more attractive to young generations, said President Droupadi Murmu on Wednesday.
2024-04-10
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Medicine/Education/Health/National,
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Misleading ads by Patanjali: Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna tender unconditional and unqualified apology before SC
New Delhi, April 9 (IANS) Baba Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved's Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna have tendered an "unconditional and unqualified apology" before the Supreme Court in response to the contempt notice issued to the company over the continued publication of misleading advertisements.
2024-04-09
Category: IANS NEWS POINT/HEALTH/MEDICINE/Law/National,
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Ayushman Bharat extended quality healthcare for underprivileged: Top cardiologist
New Delhi, April 6 (IANS) Ayushman Bharat, India's flagship healthcare initiative, has enabled people from underprivileged backgrounds to get access to quality healthcare, said top cardiologist Dr. Devi Shetty on Saturday.
2024-04-06
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Medicine/Health,
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How Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts are helping millions get quality healthcare
New Delhi, April 4 (IANS) The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday shared an explainer on how Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) are facilitating cashless transactions and managing financial aspects related to healthcare services under the ‘Ayushman Bharat’ scheme.
2024-04-04
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Medicine/Health/Science/Tech,
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Misleading ads by Patanjali: SC rebukes Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna for filing improper versions of affidavit
New Delhi, April 2 (IANS) The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on Baba Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved's Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna for filing improper versions of affidavits in response to the contempt notice it issued to the company over the continued publication of misleading advertisements.
2024-04-02
Category: IANS NEWS POINT/HEALTH/MEDICINE/Law/National,
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Work together to make India TB-free: President Murmu
New Delhi, March 23 (IANS) Working together can help India to be free of tuberculosis (TB), said President Droupadi Murmu, on Friday, on the eve of World TB Day on March 24.
2024-03-23
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Medicine/Health,
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India surpasses WHO guidelines with 1:900 doctor-to-population ratio: Bhubaneswar Kalita
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The second edition of the Awareness Summit on 'Illness to Wellness' commenced in New Delhi on Monday under the banner of the ASSOCHAM National CSR Council, a division of the Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM).
2024-03-18
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Daily workout is necessary: Ankit Baiyanpuria at National Creators Award
New Delhi, March 8 (IANS) Daily exercise is important for one's health, said wrestler turned fitness expert Ankit Baiyanpuria at the National Creators Award on Friday.
2024-03-08
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First AI-based free mobile tele-clinic attends to 13K remote patients in J&K: Jitendra Singh
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Aarogya-Doctor on Wheels, a first-of-its-kind Artificial Intelligence (AI) driven free mobile telemedicine clinic has attended to nearly 13,000 remote patients from Udhampur-Kathua-Doda Lok Sabha constituency in Jammu and Kashmir, said Union Minister for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Saturday.
2024-02-17
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Yogi govt resolves to eradicate filariasis in UP by 2026
Lucknow, Feb 16 (IANS) The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has set an ambitious target to eradicate filariasis from the state by 2026, aligning with the Central government’s goal to achieve nationwide elimination by 2027. Globally, the target for eliminating this disease has been set for 2030.
2024-02-16
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Health/Politics/National,
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Ayushman Bharat is bringing healthcare to doorsteps in rural India: Experts
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Ayushman Bharat, India's flagship healthcare initiative, is significantly advancing the provision of healthcare services and empowering people living in rural India, said experts on Wednesday.
2024-02-14
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'Cheap publicity': T'gana breast surgeon on Poonam Pandey's fake death
Hyderabad, Feb 3 (IANS) Eminent breast surgeon P. Raghu Ram has slammed model-actor Poonam Pandey and called her dead from cervical cancer stunt ‘cheap publicity’.
2024-02-03
Category: HEALTH/MEDICINE/Bollywood/OTT/Cinema/Showbiz/Health/Entertainment,
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Poonam Pandey death: Docs say cervical cancer vax must among Indians
New Delhi, Feb 2 (IANS) As 32-year-old model-cum-actress Poonam Pandey succumbed to cancer, doctors have said that cervical cancer vaccine is a must among Indians.
2024-02-02
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Interim Union Budget 2024: Govt to encourage cervical cancer vaccination for girls
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said that the government will encourage vaccination for girls in the age group of 9 to 14 years for prevention of cervical cancer.
2024-02-01
Category: INTERIM BUDGET 2024/HEALTH/MEDICINE/Politics,
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Bajaj Finserv to acquire Vidal Healthcare Services, subsidiaries, associate company for Rs 325 crore
Chennai, Jan 30 (IANS) Bajaj Finserv Health Ltd (BFS-Health), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Bajaj Finserv Ltd, on Tuesday announced signing of share purchase agreement for acquisition of 100 per cent stake in Vidal Healthcare Services Private Ltd (VHC) and its subsidiaries and an associate company.
2024-01-30
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