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Urgent action, solidarity needed in fight against malaria in Asia-Pacific
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Urgent action, solidarity needed in fight against malaria in Asia-Pacific

Countries of the Asia-Pacific region called for urgent action and solidarity in the fight against malaria during the two-day 9th Asia-Pacific Leaders' Summit on Malaria Elimination, held in Indonesia's Bali
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Health boost for Delhi: 33 Arogya Mandirs and 17 Jan Aushadhi Kendras...

New Delhi, June 17: In a major boost to Delhi's healthcare infrastructure, a total of 33 Urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs (Health and Wellness Centers) and 17 Jan Aushadhi Kendras were inaugurated in the capital on Tuesday. The multiple healthcare centres that will give a new identity to city's...
India continues to lead as global vaccine supplier, generic drug manufacturer: Anupriya Patel
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India continues to lead as global vaccine supplier, generic drug manufacturer:...

New Delhi, June 16: India continues to lead as global vaccine supplier, and generic drug manufacturer, said Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel on Monday.Speaking at the inaugural session of the Second Policymakers’ Forum organised by the Indian Pharmacopoeia...
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Night shifts may raise risk of asthma in women: Study

New Delhi, June 16: Women who work nightshifts are more likely to suffer from moderate or severe asthma compared to women who work in the daytime, according to a study of more than 270,000 people.However, the study, published in ERJ Open Research, found no such link between asthma and working...
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Ageing population, smoking behind surge in global rheumatoid arthritis since...

New Delhi, June 16: An increase in the elderly population as well as a rise in smoking are behind the surge in the global rheumatoid arthritis burden since 1980, according to an AI-powered study.Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic autoimmune disease that primarily affects joints, causing pain,...
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36 Gujarat forensic experts racing to complete DNA matches

Gandhinagar, June 14: In the wake of the Air India Flight AI-171 crash in Ahmedabad, which left 241 of the passengers of the Boeing Dreamliner dead, forensic teams are racing against time to complete DNA identification of the victims, many of whom remain unrecognisable due to the intensity of...
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Blood donation simple, safe, can make huge impact: JP Nadda

New Delhi, June 14: The act of donating blood is simple, safe, and can make a huge impact on the needy ones, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on World Blood Donor Day on Saturday.World Blood Donor Day, celebrated on 14 June every year, serves to raise awareness of the need for safe blood...
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Blood transfusion cornerstone of effective healthcare, emergency response: WHO

New Delhi, June 13: Blood transfusion is the cornerstone of effective healthcare and emergency responses, said Saima Wazed, Regional Director for WHO South-East Asia on Friday, ahead of the World Blood Donor Day.World Blood Donor Day is marked annually on June 14. This year the theme is “Give...
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Prior Covid vaccination proved beneficial for acute kidney injury patients:...

New Delhi, June 13: Vaccinated patients hospitalised with Covid-19 who developed acute kidney injury had better outcomes than unvaccinated patients with the same condition, according to new research on Friday.The study led by researchers from the University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)...
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TN reports 97% COVID-19 antibody prevalence in latest sero survey

Chennai, June 12: Amid rising concerns over a possible fresh wave of COVID-19 cases across the country, the Tamil Nadu government has announced that the state’s population continues to show a very high level of immunity against the virus, thanks to effective vaccination coverage.According to...
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Study finds why some people with memory problems often overeat

New Delhi, June 12: A team of US scientists has discovered a specific group of brain cells that could explain why people with memory problems often overeat.The team showed that people who also keep forgetting about recent meals can trigger excessive hunger and can lead to disordered...
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Heatwave: Health Ministry issues advisory, asks people to stay indoors during...

New Delhi, June 11: With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that daytime temperatures in Delhi may soar to 45 degrees Celsius, the Health Ministry on Wednesday urged people to stay indoors during peak hours, and to drink safe fluids.The IMD has issued an orange alert for the...
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