India among top 10 countries with two-thirds of hepatitis B & C burden: WHO
New Delhi, April 9 - India is among the top 10 countries of the world that represent nearly two-thirds of the burden of hepatitis B and C combined, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2024 Global Hepatitis Report released on Tuesday.
Govt ready to discuss medical school quota hike in open manner: S Korean minister
Seoul, April 8 - South Korean Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong on Monday said that the government is ready to discuss the increased quota in medical school admissions with doctors in an open manner if they come up with a unified and more reasonable
Govt ready to discuss medical school quota hike in open manner: S Korean minister
Seoul, April 8 - South Korean Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong on Monday said that the government is ready to discuss the increased quota in medical school admissions with doctors in an open manner if they come up with a unified and more reasonable
Delhi L-G writes to Saurabh Bharadwaj over ‘crumbling’ health infrastructure
New Delhi, April 5 - Delhi Lt Governor V.K. Saxena has written a letter to Health Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj saying that the 'Delhi Model' of health service delivery lies in shambles and "it appears to be on the life support ventilator".
Rajeev Chandrasekhar vows to transform healthcare facility in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram, April 5 - Vowing to improve the healthcare landscape in Thiruvananthapuram, NDA's Lok Sabha candidate Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Friday took part in a discussion with the noted medical practitioners of the constituency.
Over 20K Zomato riders equipped to provide medical aid in roadside emergencies: CEO
New Delhi, April 5 - Zomato Co-founder and CEO Deepinder Goyal on Friday said that over 20,000 company's delivery partners across 31 cities are fully equipped to provide medical aid in roadside emergencies.
Demand for Indian healthcare professionals to rise significantly by 2030: Report
New Delhi, April 5 - Indian healthcare professionals are set to see a 100 per cent rise in the country and a two-fold demand worldwide by 2030, finds a report on Friday.
‘Survival of 2-year-old Satwik after 20-hour ordeal in Karnataka bore well a wonder’
Vijayapura, (Karnataka), April 4 - The survival of 2-year-old Satwik Mujagonda, who fell into an open bore well in Karnataka's Vijayapura, is miraculous and a challenge to the medical field, as the toddler has survived an almost 20-hour ordeal without any health complications,
Medical professors in South Korea to file constitutional petition over quota hike
Seoul, April 5 - Medical professors in South Korea plan to file a constitutional appeal over the government's decision to raise medical school admissions, claiming the increase violates their basic rights, officials said on Friday.
UP govt gears up to combat heat-related illnesses
Lucknow, April 4 - The Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh has asked the health department to gear up for the prevention and management of heat-related diseases in the state during summer.
How Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts are helping millions get quality healthcare
New Delhi, April 4 - The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Thursday shared an explainer on how Ayushman Bharat Health Accounts (ABHA) are facilitating cashless transactions and managing financial aspects related to healthcare services under the ‘Ayushman Bharat’ scheme.
President Droupadi Murmu unveils 1st ‘India-made’ affordable gene therapy for cancer
New Delhi, April 4 - In a ray of hope for millions suffering from cancer, President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday unveiled the country’s first indigenously-made and affordable gene therapy for the deadly disease.
Health Ministry launches ‘myCGHS’ iOS app with security features
New Delhi, April 3 - The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday launched the 'myCGHS' app for the iOS ecosystem of devices with security features like two-factor authentication and the functionality of mPIN.
Health Ministry reviews public health preparedness for heat-related illnesses
New Delhi, April 3 - Amid the soaring heat levels in various parts of India, the Health Ministry on Wednesday held a review meeting on public health preparedness for heat-related illnesses in the country.
Centre calls media reports on hike in medicine prices ‘false & misleading’
New Delhi, April 3 - The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare on Wednesday said that media reports claiming a significant hike in medicine prices are “false, misleading and malicious”.
South Korea expands telemedicine service to community health centres
Seoul, April 3 - The South Korean government on Wednesday allowed community health centres to provide remote clinical services via video or phone appointments, amid disruptions to public health services at major hospitals for more than six weeks due to a mass walkout
Misleading ads by Patanjali: SC rebukes Baba Ramdev, Acharya Balkrishna for filing improper versions of affidavit
New Delhi, April 2 - The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on Baba Ramdev and Patanjali Ayurved's Managing Director Acharya Balkrishna for filing improper versions of affidavits in response to the contempt notice it issued to the company over the continued
Football legend Bhaichung Bhutia supports Mothers Against Vaping to combat threat of new-age tobacco devices on children
New Delhi, April 2 - ‘Mothers Against Vaping’, a united front of concerned mothers combatting the promotion of New-Age Tobacco Devices such as e-cigarettes, vapes, electronic nicotine delivery systems, heat-not-burn products, e-hookahs and similar devices among Indian children and youth, on Tuesday announced
South Korean govt calls on striking doctors to present reasonable solution
Seoul, April 2 - The South Korean government is open to talks with doctors if they come up with a unified and reasonable solution to resolve an impasse over a reform to hike the number of medical students, a senior official said on
2,000 is minimum necessary increase in medical school admissions: S. Korean President
Seoul, April 1 - South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday said that 2,000 is the minimum necessary increase in medical school admissions, ruling out any adjustment despite a prolonged walkout by junior doctors.