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59 cases of HMPV reported from 11 states in January: Prataprao Jadhav
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59 cases of HMPV reported from 11 states in January: Prataprao Jadhav

New Delhi, Feb 7: A total of 59 cases of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) a respiratory illness have been reported from 11 States/UTs in India, between January 6 and 29 this year, said Prataprao Jadhav, Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare on Friday. In a written reply in the Lok Sabha...
After amla, moringa, Ayush Ministry to campaign for Shatavari plant to boost health
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After amla, moringa, Ayush Ministry to campaign for Shatavari plant to boost...

New Delhi, Feb 7: After successful campaigns for medicinal plants such as amla, moringa, giloe, and ashwagandha, Ayush Ministry has launched a new campaign for the Shatavari plant to boost health. The species-specific campaign titled “Shatavari For Better Health" was launched by Prataprao Jadhav,...
IRDAI directs health insurers not to hike premium for senior citizens by over 10 pc
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IRDAI directs health insurers not to hike premium for senior citizens by over 10...

New Delhi, Feb 7: As health insurance companies have implemented steep premium hikes across age groups some insurers even increasing health premiums up to 200 per cent the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has directed them not to revise premium rates for senior...
Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Gujarat
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Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Gujarat's Narmada district shine with impressive NQAS...

Narmada, Feb 7: In an impressive achievement, the Ayushman Arogya Mandirs in Gujarat’s Narmada district have earned a total of 2 national-level and 37 state level National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) certificates in just 10 months, underscoring the district’s growing commitment to providing...
Indian corporate healthcare sector likely to deliver 15 pc growth in FY26: Report
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Indian corporate healthcare sector likely to deliver 15 pc growth in FY26:...

Mumbai, Feb 6: The Indian corporate healthcare sector is likely to deliver around 15 per cent growth (year-on-year) in sales over FY25-FY26, primarily led by growth in average revenue per occupied bed (ARPOB) and new bed additions, according to a report on Thursday. India Ratings and Research...
WHO hails India’s leadership in pharmacopoeial standard setting
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WHO hails India’s leadership in pharmacopoeial standard setting

New Delhi, Feb 6: India’s leadership in pharmacopoeial standard setting is commendable, said Dr. Roderico H. Ofrin, WHO Representative to India, on Wednesday. Ofrin also stressed the importance of regulatory harmonisation in ensuring patient safety and public health. He said this while delivering...
Majority pharma, medTech firms expect AI to drive revenue management: Report
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Majority pharma, medTech firms expect AI to drive revenue management: Report

New Delhi, Feb 5: Majority of leaders in life sciences pharmaceutical and medical technology companies and high-tech companies like semiconductor, electronic component, and original equipment manufacturing are increasingly expecting Artificial Intelligence (AI) to drive revenue management in 2025,...
Australian led research finds link between retinal thickness, common diseases
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Australian led research finds link between retinal thickness, common diseases

Sydney, Feb 5: Retinal thickness could be an early indicator of diseases such as Type 2 diabetes and dementia, according to study by a team of Australian-led international researchers on Wednesday. Researchers led by the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research (WEHI) in Melbourne...
Crop fires in Punjab, Haryana not responsible for poor air quality in Delhi-NCR: Study
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Crop fires in Punjab, Haryana not responsible for poor air quality in Delhi-NCR:...

New Delhi, Feb 4: The high PM2.5 levels in Delhi-NCR are largely independent of crop residue burning (CRB) in Punjab and Haryana, according to a study by researchers from Japan, based on an analysis of observations across a network of 30 sites, on Tuesday. The study, part of the Aakash Project led...
TN Health Department on high alert as scrub typhus cases rise
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TN Health Department on high alert as scrub typhus cases rise

Chennai, Feb 4: The Tamil Nadu Health Department has issued an alert to district health officers as cases of scrub typhus continue to rise across the state. Officials have emphasised the importance of awareness and preventive measures to control the spread of the disease. Several active cases have...
Ayushman Bharat provides access to healthcare for underprivileged, says Mumbai doctor on World Cancer Day
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Ayushman Bharat provides access to healthcare for underprivileged, says Mumbai...

New Delhi, Feb 4: On World Cancer Day, celebrated every year on February 4 to raise awareness about cancer, the transformative impact of the Ayushman Bharat scheme is coming into the spotlight. Launched by the Narendra Modi-led Central government in 2018, the scheme has revolutionised access to...
85 pc increase in cancer cases, deaths expected by 2050 in S. E Asia: WHO
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85 pc increase in cancer cases, deaths expected by 2050 in S. E Asia: WHO

New Delhi, Feb 3: South-East Asia region is expected to witness an 85 per cent increase in the number of new Cancer cases and deaths, said the World Health Organization (WHO) on Monday, ahead of World Cancer Day. Each year 4 February is commemorated as World Cancer Day. “The theme this year United...
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