Is India Winning the War Against Rising Non-Communicable Diseases? The latest health statistics paint a concerning picture: diabetes, heart disease, and cancer rates are climbing, impacting millions across the country. From rural healthcare access to the burgeoning urban health crisis, challenges remain significant. This week, we delve into the crucial initiatives underway – government policies, technological advancements in telemedicine, and the rising role of preventative healthcare – that aim to address this national health emergency. Experts weigh in on the effectiveness of current strategies and the critical need for increased public awareness campaigns targeting lifestyle diseases. Are these efforts enough? Explore Abtak.com's in-depth coverage on healthcare in India and discover the vital information you need to protect your well-being and the future of public health. Stay informed; stay healthy.
Mumbai: The kin of Dixit Solanki, who died in Oman in the ongoing Iran-Israel-USA war, have demanded that a DNA test be conducted to identify his mortal remains. His mortal remains arrived at the cargo terminal of the Mumbai International Airport at midnight on April 5. The family was informed of this development by the Ministry of Shipping, V.Ships India Pvt. Ltd., as well as the Indian Embassy and Consulate based in Dubai. However, the family is now raising a crucial question: are the mortal ...Read More >
MEERUT: Police have arrested three people, including a woman, after three men drank alcohol from the same bottle and died, officials said on Sunday, adding that they suspected foul play. Police arrested three people, including a woman, after three men drank alcohol from the same bottle and died, officials have said, adding that they suspected foul play. According to police on Sunday, the three victims -- Baburam (60), a grocery shop owner, Jitendra (35), who worked at his shop and Ankit alias ...Read More >
Guwahati: Tobacco consumption has risen significantly across India over the past decade, with several states in the Northeast emerging among the highest consumers in the country, according to a new analysis based on national household data. The findings come from a working paper, "Rise in Tobacco Consumption and Policy Implications: An Analysis of Household Consumption Expenditure Survey 2011-12 and 2023-24," authored by Shamika Ravi, a member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minis ...Read More >
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): A large-scale health camp was organised in Manpur under the aegis of the chief medical and health officer (CMHO), Indore, bringing a wide range of medical services to the local population. The camp was conducted at a school. Specialist doctors participated in the camp, offering consultations and treatments in multiple fields, including paediatrics, ophthalmology, cardiology, and dental care. In addition to medical check-ups, facilities such as ABHA ID registration and A ...Read More >
KURNOOL: Supplies of medicines in government hospitals across Andhra Pradesh are under severe strain, raising concerns over treatment for poor patients. Availability of essential drugs at state-run hospitals has dwindled significantly over the past few weeks due to rising input costs. Officials said global tensions, including the Iran war, have pushed up crude oil prices, increasing the cost of pharmaceutical inputs and disrupting supply. Drugs meant for the fourth quarter of 2025-26, expected ...Read More >
Following the tragic death of a patient, four women have been arrested for allegedly assaulting a gynaecologist in Kerala, prompting calls for improved resources and security in healthcare facilities. Photograph: ANI PhotoKey PointsFour women were arrested for allegedly attacking a gynaecologist at a Kerala government hospital.The attack is linked to the death of a woman who had recently visited the hospital for delivery.The KGMOA condemned the attack, stating the doctor followed protocol and t ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The 23rd executive committee meeting of the Haryana State AIDS Control Society (HSACS), chaired by additional chief secretary, health & family welfare, Sumita Misra, on Saturday, resolved on accelerating Haryana's fight against HIV/AIDS and strengthening public health infrastructure.The committee approved a proposed annual action plan for 2026-27 with a total outlay of over Rs 47.16 crore. Key allocations include Rs 16.45 crore for targeted interventions and link worker scheme; Rs 10 ...Read More >
Chandigarh, April 4 (UNI) In a significant move to eliminate the transmission of infectious diseases from parents to children, the Haryana government has announced a mandatory joint testing policy for HIV and syphilis covering both pregnant women and their husbands. The decision aims to conduct approximately 12 lakh tests annually across the state to ensure that newborns are shielded from these life-altering conditions. This strategic intervention was finalised during the 23rd Working Committe ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 4 (ANI): The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission ( IPC), which acts as the National Coordination Centre for the Pharmacovigilance Programme of India (PvPI) and provides evidence-based research to CDSCO, will be monitoring the safety of weight loss drugs. The Indian Pharmacopoeia Commission will be compiling a report of adverse events which are associated with the GLP-1 drugs. According to the Official sources, the IPC has started the regular monitoring of adverse events of ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai, April 4: Marking Autism Awareness Month in April, the 7th edition of Run for Autism will be held in Navi Mumbai for the first time on April 5, with over 250 participants already registered. The event is being organised jointly by the Forum for Autism and Sunshine School to promote awareness and inclusion. Participants will include children and young adults with autism, along with their parents, teachers and well-wishers, with the youngest participants typically being around six yea ...Read More >
New Delhi: In what the hospital claimed to be a global first, doctors at the RML Hospital have successfully performed a minimally invasive heart surgery on a 31-year-old woman suffering from a rare condition in which the internal organs were arranged in a mirror image of normal organ placement. The patient from Rajasthan suffered from Situs Inversus, a congenital anomaly, and presented with a complete mirror-image reversal of her internal organs, with the heart on the right side, liver on the l ...Read More >
Mumbai: Self-styled godman Ashok Kharat, arrested in connection with a sexual exploitation case, is reportedly facing a sharp decline in health while in custody, with major weight loss, multiple illnesses and mounting stress worsening his condition. According to reports, Kharat has lost around 6 to 7 kilograms since his arrest on March 18. At the time of his arrest, his weight was recorded at approximately 79 kilograms, but recent assessments indicate a noticeable drop, reflecting his deteriora ...Read More >
Spring has sprung and summer is right around the corner, which means you'll (likely) be baring more skin than usual. And let's be real, no one wants to be dealing with painful razor bumps or burns, or even nicks and cuts. So why not upgrade a step in your shower routine to something more luxurious that can also help with preventing shave-related irritation? You'll never look at shaving creams the same way again once you've given shave oils a try, and here's why. Why are shave oils a good alter ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: The World Autism Awareness Day was observed in a vibrant and inclusive manner here on Thursday. Organised by city-based Zain Foundation Trust, the event brought together children and adults with autism, along with their families and caregivers on a single platform to recognise them and raise awareness among people about the condition. The programme saw participation from many institutions including KiiT SEN GLOBE, JP Das Learning Clinic, Udyam and Shining Spectrum. The participants ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Next time you wake up with crushing fatigue, a high fever, a raw throat and swollen glands, take note. The trigger behind it could be something as simple as a kiss.Infectious mononucleosis, or the 'kissing disease', is caused by the Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) - one of the most common human infections worldwide. It spreads through saliva, not just kissing, but every day close contact.A US study using records from the Mayo Clinic-led Rochester Epidemiology Project, tracking nearly 19,000 ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Doctors at Delhi's Sir Ganga Ram Hospital have successfully removed a denture lodged deep inside a man's food pipe using an advanced endoscopic procedure involving a laser cutter, helping the patient avoid the need for surgery. According to the doctors, the patient was brought to the hospital with severe respiratory distress, throat pain, and difficulty swallowing after he accidentally ingested his denture. The denture eventually became lodged just below the junction of the food pip ...Read More >
Navi Mumbai/ Nagothane: A private bus ferrying employees of a Panvel-based firm to Goa for a vacation toppled over in the ghats near Nagothane on the Mumbai-Goa Highway (NH-66) in the early hours on Friday, killing at least two passengers and injuring 9-10 others critically. The accident occurred in the Sukeli Khind section as the driver was speeding and failed to negotiate a sharp bend while going uphill, survivors and police officers said. Inspector Sachin Kulkarni from Nagothane police stati ...Read More >
Chandigarh: The Haryana State Blood Transfusion Council (HSBTC) on Wednesday gave significant approvals to expand and modernise blood transfusion services across the state. During the meeting chaired by ACS health and family welfare Sumita Misra, the council approved a comprehensive Annual Action Plan for 2026-27 with a total proposed outlay of Rs 11.60 crore under the National Blood Transfusion Council (NBTC) component.It earmarked budget for procurement of blood bags and testing kits, ensuring ...Read More >
Further investigation is underway, police said. (Representational) Sultanpur: A man allegedly killed his nine-month-old son with an axe here on Friday, police said, adding that the accused has been arrested. The incident took place in Madha village under the Kudwar police station area. According to police, the accused, identified as Shambhudyayal Kori, had an argument with his wife Ranju which escalated into violence. During the altercation, he allegedly assaulted his wife and attacked his i ...Read More >
Hyderabad, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) The Hyderabad Food Adulteration Surveillance Team (H-FAST), a special unit of Hyderabad Police to check food adulteration, is maintaining a strict vigil on the sale of chemically ripened mangoes. Hyderabad Police Commissioner V. C. Sajjanar, who heads H-FAST, said on Friday that legal action is being initiated against those who violate the rules. He urged the public not to be deceived by the outward appearance of the fruit and to verify its naturalness befor ...Read More >
AIIMS And Rashtrapati Bhavan Jointly Host Blood Donation Camp ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * Blood donation camp held at Rashtrapati Bhavan with AIIMS collaboration on April 2 * Physician to the President, Col Dr Kiran Kumar, expressed satisfaction with the camp * Blood donation described as life-saving, cannot be bought or manufactured Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode A blood donation camp was organised on Thursday at Rashtrapati B ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Childhood cancer ranked among the top ten causes of deaths in India, killing 17,000 in 2023, according to the latest findings from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 study. Published in the Lancet, the study also said childhood cancer was the eighth-leading cause of deaths globally, killing more than measles, tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS. The estimates show that while mortality has declined globally, children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) face the most severe consequ ...Read More >
HYDERABAD, India, April 3 (Reuters) - Soon-to-be brides and grooms seeking shortcuts to shed pounds before the big day have become the latest consumer target for weight-loss drugs in India. New Delhi wellness clinic Klarity Skin Clinic touts a "Mounjaro bride" package, while other clinics have woven weight-loss injections into "pre-wedding" transformation packages typically focused on skin treatments and hairstyle makeovers. In a social media video, Klarity offers "guided nutrition, Mounjar ...Read More >
HYDERABAD, India, April 3 (Reuters) - Soon-to-be brides and grooms seeking shortcuts to shed pounds before the big day have become the latest consumer target for weight-loss drugs in India. New Delhi wellness clinic Klarity Skin Clinic touts a "Mounjaro bride" package, while other clinics have woven weight-loss injections into "pre-wedding" transformation packages typically focused on skin treatments and hairstyle makeovers. In a social media video, Klarity offers "guided nutrition, Mounjaro ...Read More >
Chandigarh, Apr 3 (PTI) The Haryana government has approved a proposal of over Rs 54 crore to strengthen blood transfusion services in the state, officials said on Friday. The decision was taken at the 21st executive body meeting of the Haryana State Blood Transfusion Council (HSBTC), chaired by Additional Chief Secretary (Health) Sumita Misra. An Annual Action Plan for 2026-27 with an outlay of Rs 11.60 crore under the National Blood Transfusion Council component was also approved. The plan ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital have successfully removed a denture lodged deep inside a man's food pipe using an advanced endoscopic procedure involving a laser cutter, helping the patient avoid a major surgery, officials said on Friday. The patient was brought to the hospital with severe respiratory distress, throat pain and difficulty in swallowing after he accidentally swallowed his denture, which got stuck just below the junction of the food pipe and windpipe in th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Doctors at Sir Ganga Ram Hospital have successfully removed a denture lodged deep inside a man's food pipe using an advanced endoscopic procedure involving a laser cutter, helping the patient avoid a major surgery, officials said on Friday. The patient was brought to the hospital with severe respiratory distress, throat pain and difficulty in swallowing after he accidentally swallowed his denture, which got stuck just below the junction of the food pipe and windpipe in th ...Read More >
New Delhi, Apr 3 (PTI) Ninety four per cent of childhood cancer deaths and 85 per cent of new cases occur in low and middle-income countries, highlighting persistent inequities in healthcare access and treatment, according to a global analysis published in The Lancet journal. Total childhood cancer deaths in 2023 were estimated at 17,000 in India, 16,000 in China, and about nine thousand each in Nigeria and Pakistan. The analysis of data from the Global Burden of Diseases, Injuries, and Risk F ...Read More >
Shimla, Apr 2 (PTI) Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the Nuclear Medicine Block at Indira Gandhi Medical College (IGMC) in Shimla on Thursday. This facility will enable patients to access advanced Positron Emission Tomography (PET) scan services within the state, reducing the need to travel outside Himachal Pradesh for such diagnostics, he said. Speaking on the occasion, the chief minister said that this is the first facility of its kind, marking a significant ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3 (SocialNews.XYZ) Scientists have found that those living with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) have a 71 per cent higher risk of cardiovascular events (CVEs) or death from any cause (all-cause mortality) compared with those not living with OSA. New research, to be presented at the European Congress on Obesity (ECO 2026, Istanbul, Turkey, May 12-15), is a collaboration between Imperial College Health Partners; Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, London, UK; and Eli Lilly and C ...Read More >
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