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.
The situation is even more serious at GMCH-32, where there are just 50 emergency beds, but about 120 patients are admitted every day. Chandigarh's three government hospitals offer both emergency and trauma services, but the rising number of patients has put immense pressure on the current system. At PGI, there are 100 beds each for emergency and trauma care, but on average, 250 to 300 patients are treated daily. In GMSH, Sector 16, there are only 70 beds, yet over 100 patients come in every day.
Patna: Outpatient and elective services at AIIMS-Patna were brought to a standstill on Friday as over 600 resident doctors boycotted work following a violent altercation involving Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. Emergency services also experienced partial disruption. In response to the incident, which took place on the night of July 30, the AIIMS-Patna administration has constituted a fact-finding committee to determine the sequence of events and recommend appropriate action.The confrontation between A ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Do you or someone close to you experience frequent headaches, numbness or weakness in limbs, seizures, vision or speech changes, imbalance, or sudden memory issues? These could be early symptoms of a brain tumour, a serious and potentially life-threatening neurological condition. The brain is an important part of our body. If these symptoms become more frequent or severe, it could indicate the growth of a brain tumor. Brain tumors are also a type of health emergency -- they often grow slowly but can strike suddenly. Highlighting the unparallel role brain plays and the damage tumors ...Read More >
New Delhi: Delhi health minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Tuesday directed Guru Teg Bahadur Hospital officials to operationalise 14 newly installed ICU beds without delay, underscoring the govt's push to expand critical care capacity in public hospitals.During a review meeting with the medical director (MD) and senior officials of GTB Hospital, Singh assessed the progress of ongoing infrastructure and civic improvement projects. He instructed that all civil works within the hospital premises be expedited to avoid delays in patient services. "Healthcare is a fundamental right, not a privilege. Und ...Read More >
Pune: The ongoing pre-non-interlocking and non-interlocking works to develop the Hadapsar railway station would affect trains' movement in the Daund-Pune section this week from Thursday till Sunday. A total of 17 trains, including DEMUs from Pune to Daund and Baramati to Pune, Pune-Harangul Express (01487), Harangul-Pune Express (01488), Solapur-Pune Intercity Superfast Express (12169) and Pune-Solapur Intercity Express (12170), would remain cancelled on Sunday (July 20), a railway official said. Jodhpur-Hadapsar Superfast Express (20495) would be short-terminated at the Pune railway station f ...Read More >
Kolkata: While the city was busy celebrating the Diwali-Kali Puja festival on Monday night, doctors across many hospitals in the city were busy tending to patients with burn injuries caused mostly by firecrackers. From adults to children, the emergency wings of these hospitals saw a trickle of injured festive revellers. While most were lucky to escape with minor burns, a few patients were admitted as they needed further treatment.Between Sunday and Monday night, Belle Vue Clinic already treated eight patients after they sustained injuries while lighting up firecrackers. They had burn injuries, ...Read More >