Looming resignations of medical professors a concern: S. Korean health minister
Seoul, March 18 - South Korea’s Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong on Monday expressed grave concerns regarding a decision by medical professors to collectively resign in support of junior doctors' walkout that has crippled medical services for nearly a month.
Glaucoma cases rising in India, more common among young: Doctors
New Delhi, March 16 - Glaucoma, the third most common cause of blindness in India is rising significantly, especially among young adults, said doctors here on Saturday.
S. Korea’s Health Minister appeals to medical professors not to resign
Seoul, March 15 - South Korean Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong on Friday appealed to the medical professors not to resign, amid the ongoing rift between the trainee doctors and the government over enrollment at medical schools.
100 prisons in India certified as ‘Eat Right Campus’ by FSSAI
New Delhi, March 14 - The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has certified 100 jails across India as 'Eat Right Campus', the Union Health Ministry said on Thursday.
Cases of HIV/AIDS rising alarmingly in Tripura, 150-200 persons being infected each month: CM
Agartala, March 14 - Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha on Thursday expressed concern over the alarming rise in HIV/AIDS cases in the state with 150 to 200 persons being infected by the contagious disease per month and also red-flagged the growing use of
Jaypee Hospital Noida aces over 1,000 successful kidney transplants
Noida, March 13 - Jaypee Hospital in Noida on Wednesday announced that it has successfully performed more than 1,000 kidney transplants.
Cabinet approves 3 pacts with Bhutan as part of India’s Neighbourhood First Policy
New Delhi, March 13 - The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Wednesday, gave its approval for the signing of three MoUs between India and Bhutan, covering the supply of petroleum products, energy efficiency, and cooperation in food safety measures.
Yoga can help in women empowerment: Ayush Secy
New Delhi, March 13 - Yoga is a comprehensive tool to empower women, said Ministry of Ayush Secretary Rajesh Kotecha here on Wednesday.
IIT Kanpur study finds how cholesterol-lowering drug Niacin works
Kanpur, March 13 -Researchers at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur in a new study detailed how cholesterol-lowering drugs like Niacin work at a molecular level.
Goa govt working on providing accessible healthcare: Minister Rane
Panaji, March 13 - Goa Health Minister Vishwajit Rane on Tuesday said that the government is working on providing accessible healthcare and would be adding more facilities to help people.
India well-positioned to tackle infectious diseases, climate change, nutrition issues: Soumya Swaminathan
Mumbai, March 12 - Former WHO Chief Scientist and Deputy Director General for Programmes, Dr Soumya Swaminathan, who on Tuesday received the prestigious Yashwantrao Chavan National Award 2023, feels that India is well-equipped and has positioned itself to effectively tackle various challenges, including
10 to 12 lakh people visit Jan Aushadhi Kendras daily: Health Min Mandaviya
New Delhi, March 12 - About 10 to 12 lakh people visit Jan Aushadhi Kendras every day in the country, said Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, here on Tuesday.
South Korean minister concerned over SNU medical professors’ resignation decision
Seoul, March 12 - South Korean Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong on Tuesday expressed deep concerns over a decision by medical professors to resign unless there is a breakthrough in a prolonged walkout by trainee doctors, saying that such a collective action would pose
India more prepared than ever to face any future pandemic: Experts
New Delhi, March 11 - India is well-prepared to face any future pandemic, said experts on the fourth anniversary of the Covid-19 pandemic, on Monday. Covid was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 11, 2020.
National summit on cervical cancer held in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, March 9 - National Summit on Cervical Cancer was held in Bengaluru on Saturday which concluded with a call to action for a ‘Cervical Cancer Mukt Bharat’ (Free India of Cervical Cancer).
Gurugram docs give new life to taxi driver with rare brain haemorrhage
Gurugram, March 9 - A 43-year-old taxi driver who suffered a rare brain haemorrhage has been given a new lease of life, said doctors at a hospital here on Saturday.
US records over 100 pediatric deaths from flu this season
Los Angeles, March 9 - More than 100 flu-associated pediatric deaths have been reported in the US so far this season, according to data released by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
India gets ‘Measles & Rubella Champion’ award for disease prevention
New Delhi, March 8 - India has bagged the prestigious 'Measles and Rubella Champion' award for the country's efforts in preventing the highly infectious and contagious diseases.
Daily workout is necessary: Ankit Baiyanpuria at National Creators Award
New Delhi, March 8 - Daily exercise is important for one's health, said wrestler turned fitness expert Ankit Baiyanpuria at the National Creators Award on Friday.
Indian researchers & doctors driving global healthcare studies: Experts
New Delhi, March 8 - India is leading in healthcare studies, with most content coming from the country's researchers and doctors, according to experts.