New Delhi, Mar 20 (UNI) In a significant step towards improving mental well-being of the nation’s defence personnel, the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS) and the National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to collaborate on research and training aimed at enhancing mental health support and care for the Armed Forces.
New Delhi, Mar 19 (UNI) Bill Gates, former Microsoft CEO and co-chair of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, on Wednesday met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi here and discussed advancements in the fields of health, agriculture and artificial intelligence (AI).
Hyderabad, Mar 19 (UNI) The Kohli Centre on Intelligent Systems (KCIS) at IIIT Hyderabad marked the 101st birth anniversary of Sri F.C. Kohli, the father of Indian IT, with the fifth edition of FC Kohli Talks on Wednesday.
Vijayawada/New Delhi, Mar 19 (UNI) The Andhra Pradesh government and the Gates Foundation announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aims to leverage technology for public welfare by integrating cost-effective and scalable solutions across key sectors of Healthcare, Medtech, Education, and Agriculture.
New Delhi, Mar 19 (UNI) Former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates met Union minister JP Nadda on Wednesday, and discussed India''s significant advancements in healthcare and future collaborations between the US billionaire''s foundation and the south Asian nation.
Itanagar, Mar 18 (UNI) The Arunachal Pradesh State Commission for Protection of Child Rights (APSCPCR) team, led by Chairperson Ratan Anya, submitted its observations and recommendations to Health Minister Biyuram Wahge during an interactive meeting with the Department of Health at the AP Civil Secretariat here on Tuesday.
Colombo, Mar 18 (UNI) As part of its initiative to promote the health tourism industry and generate foreign exchange, the Sri Lankan government plans to introduce paid services at state-run Western and Ayurvedic hospitals in tourist zones, the Health Ministry announced in a press release on Tuesday, citing ministry secretary Anil Jasinghe.
Lucknow, Mar 18 (UNI) A Public Health and Water Summit will be held in Lucknow on Wednesday focusing on the success of Maha Kumbh and the remarkable management of the Uttar Pradesh government, official sources said here on Tuesday.
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Cairo, Mar 18 (UNI) The death toll from Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip has increased to 326, the Gaza Strip''s Health Ministry said on Tuesday.
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New Delhi, Mar 17 (UNI) The Supreme Court on Monday deferred the hearing on the recommendations made by the National Task Force (NTF) regarding the safety of healthcare professionals, rescheduling the matter for the third week of May.
Gaza/Jerusalem, Mar 17 (UNI) At least 15 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip were killed by Israeli military strikes over the past 24 hours, the enclave''s health authorities said on Sunday.
Itanagar, Mar 13 (UNI) In a major step towards enhancing healthcare services in the State, Health Minister Biyuram Wahge launched two innovative software platforms—‘Scan & Find’ and ‘Scan & Feedback’—as a pilot project at Tomo Riba Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (TRIHMS), Naharlagun on Thursday.
Aizawl, Mar 13 (UNI) Mizoram is in the final stages of preparing for the rollout of its Universal Health Care Scheme (MUHCS), which promises cashless treatment for patients across the state.
Aizawl, Mar 12 (UNI) The Mizoram government is gearing up to roll out a Universal Healthcare Scheme (UHS) from April 1, aiming to provide cashless medical treatment to all residents.
Thiruvananthapuram, Mar 12 (UNI) A renowned orthopedic specialist has provided guidelines for completing the rituals of Attukal Pongala, where thousands of women cook on the city streets for the Goddess, with ease.
Siem Reap/New Delhi, Mar 10 (UNI) India and Cambodia held the Third Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) in Siem Reap, Cambodia, today during which they reviewed the bilateral relations, and agreed to explore new avenues of cooperation including in health and digital technologies.
Hyderabad, Mar 9 (UNI) Medical experts have stressed the importance of addressing pediatric nephrology and urology issues promptly. Parents are urged to seek medical attention at the earliest signs of such conditions to ensure timely treatment and prevent complications.
Mumbai, Mar 7 (UNI) On the occasion of World Cancer Day, a health check-up campaign is being conducted for 2.5 crore women in the state.
Kigali, Mar 7 (UNI) Rwanda has successfully performed 44 kidney transplants since launching its domestic program in 2023, a senior official said.
Tirupati, Mar 7 (UNI) The role of a woman in building up a healthy and strong society is crucial, asserted TTD Additional Executive Officer Ch Venkaiah Chowdary here on Friday.
Hyderabad, Mar 6 (UNI) On the occasion of International Women''s Day, the Centre for Spine and Sports Health (CSSH), a unit of nSure Healthy Spine, on Thursday said it has launched ‘Her Healthy Spine,’ a first-of-its-kind preventive spine health program exclusively for women.
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Manila, Mar 6 (UNI) The World Bank said on Thursday that it has approved two projects to improve transport connectivity and boost health services in mostly the southern Philippines'' Mindanao region.
Lucknow, Mar 5 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday said that his government is committed to take the state to new heights of development by giving priority to education, health, employment and infrastructure.
Kolkata, Mar 05 (UNI) Star Health and Allied Insurance Company Limited (Star Health Insurance) has become the country’s largest Home Health Care (HHC) provider by expanding its HHC initiative to 100 locations across India.
New Delhi, Mar 5 (UNI) The Union Cabinet Chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday approved the Revision of Livestock Health and Disease Control (LHDC) scheme with inclusion of Pashu Aushadhi component.
Hyderabad, Mar 5 (UNI) Persistent practice of endogamy—marrying within small communities—is the primary cause of population-specific diseases in India, according to a recent study led by Dr. K. Thangaraj, CSIR Bhatnagar Fellow at the CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB), Hyderabad.
Chennai, Mar 4 (UNI) Tamil Nadu Health and Family Welfare Minister Ma.Subramanian met Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare J.P.Nadda in New Delhi and submitted a Memorandum on important issues relating to the State Health Department on Tuesday.
Patna, Mar 3 (UNI) Several announcements were made for the construction of Airports, women welfare, health, and other sectors in the budget of Bihar for fiscal 2025-26 , presented on Monday in assembly, apparently given state assembly elections to be held in October-November this year.
Patna, Mar 2 (UNI)Bihar Health Minister Mangal Pandey said that youth clinics have been introduced with special attention for better health of the young generation.
Imphal, Mar 1 (UNI) Dr Chambo Gonmei, Director Health Services,Manipur said Tuberculosis (TB) is still prevalent in India and every two minutes a person dies of TB.
Hyderabad, Mar 1 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has said the state government will introduce a Health tourism policy soon.
Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 28 (UNI) A further 200 nurses and doctors from Kerala in India will be recruited to join the health service in Wales.
Dharamshala, Feb 27 (UNI) Alleging that the health services in Himachal Pradesh are in "shambles", the BJP on Thursday blamed the "attitude" of Chief Minister S S Sukhu''s government for the state of affairs in the hospitals.
Shillong, Feb 27 (UNI) The North Eastern Indira Gandhi Regional Institute of Health and Medical Sciences (NEIGRIHMS) in Meghalaya has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), an official said on Thursday.
Prayagraj, Feb 27 (UNI) Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday announced that every sanitation and health worker involved in the Maha Kumbh mega-event would receive an additional bonus of Rs 10,000 from the state government.
Hyderabad, Feb 25 (UNI) Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy said on Tuesday that the two--day BioAsia conference guides the world to set the future of the healthcare sector on the development trajectory.
Hyderabad, Feb 25 (UNI)Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Tuesday said that the two-day BioAsia conference is a guide to the future of the healthcare sector.
Hyderabad, Feb 25 (UNI) Sedentary lifestyle is a hallmark of the IT sector employees involving long hours of sitting at desk, work-related stress, inadequate sleep, shift work, unhealthy diet such as intake of high calorie diet, sugar sweetened beverages and lack of physical activity fuelling the risk of several non-communicable diseases including fatty liver disease called Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD), according to a major study conducted by the University of Hyderabad (UoH) scientists.
Hyderabad, Feb 24 (UNI) Hyderabad is set to host BioAsia 2025, the world’s leading life sciences and healthcare event, on Tuesday.
Imphal, Feb 22 (UNI)Manipur MP, Angomcha Bimol Akoijam appealed to Union Health & Family Welfare Minister, J.P. Nadda to enable candidates from Manipur appearing for the AIIMS Common Recruitment Examination (CRE)-2024, scheduled from February 26 to 28, 2025 to appear in Manipur.
Aizawl, Feb 21 (UNI) In a significant move, the Mizoram government is set to introduce a Universal Health Care Scheme (UHCS) with cashless facilities, as announced by Chief Minister Lalduhoma during the state legislative assembly on Friday.
Sao Paulo, Feb 20 (UNI) The Brazilian state of Sao Paulo declared a health emergency Wednesday as dengue cases surged, allowing authorities to accelerate financial and medical response efforts.
Itanagar, Feb 19 (UNI) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen (Retd) KT Parnaik on Wednesday said that the frontier state has made remarkable strides in infrastructure, education, healthcare, and tourism sectors, setting new benchmarks for development.
Srinagar, Feb 19 (UNI) Minister for Health and Medical Education, Social Welfare and Education, Sakeena Itoo, on Wednesday called upon the officers of the health department to fill the vacancies of paramedics and doctors to address the staff constraints.
Shillong, Feb 19 (UNI) The Meghalaya government is committed to improving healthcare services, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma said on Wednesday.
New York, Feb. 19 (UNI) U.S. President Donald Trump''s plan to shrink the size of the federal work force dealt blows to thousands of civil servants in the past few days, but the cuts to the Department of Health and Human Services, coming on the heels of the coronavirus pandemic, the worst public health crisis in a century, have been especially jarring, reported The New York Times on Tuesday.