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"Government is expanding health infrastructure, promoting traditional systems of medicine, and providing affordable healthcare to all!"

Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Health Minister, Govt of India at the 76th session of WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia Regional Office, New Delhi

Nov 10,2023: The guidance incorporates the latest clinical trial evidence for existing and new COVID-19 therapies and takes account of evidence relating to safety, prognosis, resources, access, and equity issues, as well as patient values and preferences, the WHO said. Read More...

Nov 05,2023: Data from the phase 3 double-blind, placebo-controlled SCORED trial, which randomised 10,584 patients with type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and cardiovascular risk factors to receive sotagliflozin or placebo, were used in the analysis. Read More...

Nov 06,2023: Rupesh Kumar Khosla, in his petition, said he had purchased a health insurance policy, “Manipal Cigna ProHealth Insurance” from Manipal Cigna company for himself and his family members and paid a premium of Rs 11,512 from August 17, 2017, to August 16, 2018, and the same was renewed annually till 2023. Read More...

Nov 08,2023: "Accordingly, as these patients have already commenced treatment, Sarepta Therapeutics has committed, as per the communication received by the NDRC (National Rare Diseases' Committee), to continue treating these patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy for the next three months. Read More...

Nov 02,2023: The bench of Justices Satish Chander Sharma and Justice Tushar Rao Gedela on Thursday sought the responses of all respondents, including the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the Ministry of AYUSH and the Government of NCT of Delhi, among others in the matter and posted the matter for January 29, 2023. Read More...

Nov 13,2023: The state of Maharashtra in India will be incorporating over 200 investigations, including advanced molecular, genetic, and radiological cancer tests, into its health insurance program to improve cancer care. Read More...

Nov 11,2023: Universal healthcare is a key priority for India. To make healthcare accessible and affordable to all citizens, the government is working towards a robust digital health infrastructure. At the same time, in the private sector, many forward-thinking healthcare organisations are seriously pursuing digital transformation in the wake of COVID and are embracing intelligent automation. Read More...

Nov 09,2023: India's efforts have resulted in the reduction of tuberculosis incidence by 16 per cent in 2022 from 2015, almost double the pace at which global TB incidence is declining (which is 8.7 per cent), it said, adding that mortality due to the disease has also reduced by 18 per cent during the same period in India. Read More...

Nov 10,2023: Beyond awareness efforts and legislation changes may not be enough to completely eradicate this deeply rooted habit, thus it's critical to expand India's anti-tobacco measures. In order to increase access to therapies that aid both individuals and communities in quitting tobacco, this makes it a promising strategy worth exploring. Read More...

Nov 07,2023: According to IQVIA sales data for the 12‐month period ending in September 2023, the market for Prolixin Tablets, 1 mg, 2.5 mg, 5 mg, and 10 mg, achieved approximately $18.1 million in annual sales. Read More...

Nov 11,2023: Dr Om Murti Anil, 44, who conducted a live awareness programme on heart health prevention on World Heart Day on September 29 through his Facebook page, attracting 11,212 viewers during the 30-minute presentation, was awarded the "Most viewers for a cardiovascular health awareness live stream on Facebook". Read More...

Nov 10,2023: The Health Secretary shared an updated advisory with information on the subject and directives to the state health authorities for the dissemination of awareness about air pollution and its implications on the health of the citizens. These guidelines are issued with the hope that state authorities will implement policies to actively strengthen the health systems in place.  Read More...

Nov 03,2023: Following the discovery of the Zika virus in a mosquito sample taken from Talakayalabetta hamlet in Sidlaghatta taluk of Chikkaballapur district, Karnataka is on high alert. September 25 is when the sample was taken, according to Ranganath K. & Mini P. Thomas. This is Karnataka's first report of Zika virus detection. Read More...

Nov 10,2023: Among the claimants for damages is Indian-origin Anish Tailor, whose wife - 35-year-old Alpa Tailor - died in April 2021, just under a month after having the vaccine. An inquest in September 2021 is said to have determined she died from blood clots and bleeding on the brain caused by VITT. Read More...

 

Nov 06,2023: An expert committee appointed by the Delhi High Court has found that nine state government hospitals in Delhi do not have ICU facilities. The committee analyzed data uploaded on an online portal by various hospitals and found that out of the 11,473 beds in Delhi government hospitals, only 1,396 were ICU/ventilator beds. It recommended increasing the number of ICU beds to 10% of the total beds and establishing ICUs as a separate department with dedicated staff. The committee also highlighted the shortage of doctors of anesthesia in government hospitals. Read More...

Nov 02,2023: The study showed that one month of exposure to PM2.5 led to increased levels of blood sugar and prolonged exposure of one year or more led to higher risk of diabetes. Read More...

New Delhi: As air quality continues to remain severe in Delhi-NCR, doctors and health experts explained the hazardous impact of air pollution on the overall health of the human body. Dr Piyush Ranjan (Additional Professor, Department of Medicine, AIMS), while speaking to a news agency, said that there is scientific evidence that establishes a relationship between air pollution and different types of cancer. He also said that apart from causing harm to the respiratory system, air pollution has direct relations with coronary artery diseases like heart attack, brain stroke, and arthritis. Read More...

Nov 08,2023: One prominent and concerning phenomenon in the digital age is the rapid dissemination of deceptive data and erroneous information, which has a tendency to gain momentum at an alarming pace on social media platforms. This propensity, often known as the "truth deficit," has significant ramifications, especially when it comes to false information about health. Therefore, if such misleading information spreads more quickly than accurate information, it is likely that a quagmire of public confusion and doubt may ensue. Read More...

Nov 01,2023: A psychologist by training, she will succeed India's Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh and take office in February 2024. Read More...

Dr. Anamika Wadhera 

BDS, MPH, MSW, MWMA

Director, Consumer Online Foundation

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