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AMR containment strategies must be urgently integrated into health programmes:...
27 Sept 2024 3:07 PM IST
New Delhi, Sep 27: India has reaffirmed its commitment to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) at the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) high-level meeting on AMR, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Friday. Addressing the gathering of global leaders, Union Minister of State...
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Zambia launches project to strengthen health system resilience
27 Sept 2024 3:04 PM IST
Lusaka, Sep 27: Zambia launched a project aimed at strengthening health systems to withstand shocks caused by natural disasters and disease outbreaks. Supported by World Bank, Zambia Health Emergency Preparedness, Response and Resilience Project is part of a regional programme focusing on...
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53 medicines, including paracetamol, Pan D fail central drug regulator's quality...
26 Sept 2024 1:02 PM IST
Guwahati, Sept 26: The Central Drugs Standards Control Organisation (CDSCO) has labelled 53 medicines, most of which are of everyday use, as "not of standard quality," raising questions about their use and safety.The central drug regulator classified paracetamol, Pan D, calcium and vitamin D...
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India requires urgent investment in contraceptive spacing methods: Experts
26 Sept 2024 12:21 PM IST
New Delhi, Sep 26: More than 65 per cent of India’s population falls in the reproductive age group, which requires urgent investment in contraceptive choices, especially birth spacing methods, said experts on World Contraception Day on Thursday. World Contraception Day is observed every year on...
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Nearly 20 pc of South Koreans aged 65 and older in 2024: Report
26 Sept 2024 12:19 PM IST
Seoul, Sep 26: People aged 65 and older took up nearly 20 per cent of South Korea's population this year amid rapid aging and the ultra low birthrate, according to a report on Thursday. The report from Statistics Korea, the number of senior citizens stood at 9.94 million in 2024, accounting for 19.2...
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Out of pocket health expenditure declined to 39.4pc in 2021-22: NITI Aayog
26 Sept 2024 12:06 PM IST
New Delhi, Sep 26: The share of out-of-pocket expenditure out of total health expenditure has come down from 64.2 per cent in 2013-14 to 39.4 per cent in 2021-22, said Dr. V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog. This decline in out-of-pocket expenditure “reflects a very positive indicator,” said...
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New annual HIV infections decreased by 44pc since 2010 in India: MoS health
25 Sept 2024 12:45 PM IST
New Delhi, Sep 25: India has made significant efforts in combating HIV/AIDS and the country’s annual HIV infections have decreased by 44 per cent since 2010, said Anupriya Singh Patel, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare. Addressing a high-level side event at the UN, Patel said...
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WHO donates 5,000 mpox sample collection kits to Uganda
25 Sept 2024 12:44 PM IST
Kampala, Sep 25: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has donated 5,000 mpox sample collection kits to Uganda to curb the spread of the disease. In a statement issued on Tuesday, WHO said that the set of test kits will support Uganda's Ministry of Health in accurate and timely diagnostic testing,...
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Study shows VR tech can prevent pedestrians, cyclists from harmful pollutants
25 Sept 2024 12:43 PM IST
New Delhi, Sep 25: Virtual reality models can be crucial in reducing the exposure of pedestrians and cyclists to harmful, non-exhaust vehicle emissions linked to diseases, including respiratory and cardiometabolic, according to a study on Wednesday. The research led by the University of Birmingham...
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E. coli causes intestinal flu outbreak in Egypt
24 Sept 2024 12:18 PM IST
Cairo, Sep 24: Egyptian Minister of Health and Population Khaled Abdel-Ghaffa reported that Aswan Governorate, southern Egypt, has seen a surge in intestinal flu cases, with 480 patients having visited local hospitals. During a press conference, Abdel-Ghaffar noted that while most of these patients...
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WHO, multilateral development banks ink $1.5 bn primary health financing deal
24 Sept 2024 12:16 PM IST
New Delhi, Sep 24: In a significant move to boost health in low and middle income countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) and multilateral development banks (MDBs) have launched a $1.5 billion primary health financing platform in 15 countries. The landmark partnership under the new 'Health...
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Over 4 crore Ayushman Bharat card-holders in MP; CM Mohan Yadav expresses...
24 Sept 2024 12:14 PM IST
Bhopal, Sep 24: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said that more than four crore people in the state have Ayushman Bharat cards of which 1.8 crore beneficiaries have been availing the benefits of the scheme. He said that over the past six years, the support provided to poor...
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