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India sees rise in cancer deaths in 2022, UP tops list followed by Maharashtra
NEW DELHI: The number of cancer deaths in India rose to over 8 lakh in 2022, the Rajya Sabha was informed Tuesday. Uttar Pradesh alone reported over 1 lakh deaths, followed by Maharashtra, West Bengal and Bihar.
In 2022, 14,61,427 cancer…
Delhi records 105 dengue cases, tally reaches 348
The city recorded 243 cases of the vector-borne disease till July 28. According to the latest report issued by the Municipal Corporation of Delhi, the tally was at 348 till August 5.
Not many takers for ‘eSanjeevani’ telemedicine scheme, says study
According to the conclusions of the poll, the digital health gap that exists throughout the country is still a big source of worry.
24 crore Ayushman cards, 45 lakh in TN: Centre to Lok Sabha
The minister also said that till July 30, a total number of 5.43 crore hospital admissions worth Rs 66,763 crore have been authorized under the scheme.
Next week, Mansukh Mandaviya will meet e-pharma businesses
According to a report that was published in February by The New Indian Express, the health ministry has sent show-cause orders to 31 ePharmacy businesses for selling dugs online without the necessary licences.
E- cigarettes are also a pubic health challenge in India
Voicing his concern over cancerous effects of All kinds of Smoking and Vaping options, Dr. Naresh Purohit* (Advisor-National Tobacco Control Programme) highlights the Havoc caused by E-cigarettes on youth
No shortage of HIV drug in country: Centre tells Rajya Sabha
Mandaviya also said various proactive steps have been undertaken to ensure an uninterrupted supply of Antiretroviral (ARV) medicines including Dolutegravir.
NSDC to train one lakh overseas nurses
The NSDC plans to train one lakh nurses specifically for the international market. NSDCI has previously established international centres in India to train nurses and other members of the allied healthcare workforce. This was done with the…
Gujarat’s cancer and TB rates are worrying.
An alarming rise in the number of instances of cancer and tuberculosis has been observed in Gujarat. The infectious disease tuberculosis was responsible for 3,190 deaths in the state of Gujarat between the months of January and May of this…
Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras sold 38% more subsidised medicines in 2022-23.
Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras sell 38% more subsidised medicines in 2022-23. Bhagwanth Khuba, Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers, said the government aims to open 10,000 PMBJKs by March 2024.
Delhi’s 19 dengue samples were “severe.”
The'severe' form of dengue was discovered in 19 out of 20 samples collected in Delhi. According to the study, there have been a total of 187 confirmed cases of dengue in the nation's capital as of the 22nd of July this year. This number…
Severe Viral Eye Flu (Conjunctivitis) Outbreak Hits Malwa region of MP
New Delhi /Bhopal: An unprecedented eye infection is rapidly affecting the people in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh. Amid the incessant rainfall in the past few weeks, there have been multiple cases of eye flu (conjunctivitis) reported…
Experts deem traumatic brain injuries ‘national crisis’
Statistics show that more than one million people in India suffer from TBIs each year, with around 1,00,000 fatalities reported annually.
Gut health may reduce HIV progression: Study
It's possible that improving gut health is the key to stopping the progression of HIV: Study. According to the findings of a study that was conducted with simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), which is the monkey version of HIV, treatments…
Food-insecure kids had increased mental health risk: Study
A study found that children who lived in households where food was scarce had a higher risk for mental health issues. The researchers point out that the data is about a decade old, and that there has been an upsurge in food insecurity in…
Let Ayurveda better your sleep
It is a phenomenon that involves the temporary withdrawal of the conscious mind from the external world.
Sleep Disorders: 15 to 20 percent Indians suffer from Sleep Apnea in bedroom, silently
Our Health specialist Dr. Naresh Purohit* addressed a workshop on Sleeping Disorders and increasing patients in India. A detailed discussion report for our viewers.....
After WHO notice, Centre advises against pholcodine cough syrups.
After WHO alert, Centre warns against use of cough syrups containing pholcodine. The WHO said there is a heightened risk of allergic reactions that can be life-threatening in people who have taken pholcodine-containing cough syrups at least…
India reduces COVID-19 RT-PCR tests for overseas flyers
The new rules will be implemented at seaports, land borders, and airports alike.
Monsoon fury forces ICMR to issue snakebite cure guidelines for health workers
It is estimated that India had 1.2 million snakebite deaths (average 58,000/year) from 2000 to 2019.
