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Bokaro: The district administration has intensified its efforts to curb tuberculosis (TB) with a renewed focus on early detection and patient support.The deputy commissioner (DC) Ajay Nath Jha emphasised the need for large-scale screening in high-risk areas. He directed the health department to conduct extensive TB testing under the Ayushman Arogya camps, particularly in identified vulnerable regions, including Bermo block."The aim is to ensure early identification of suspected patients and timely initiation of treatment," said the DC.In a significant push to improve the nutritional status of TB patients, the administration has decided to strengthen the 'Nikshay Mitra' campaign.The DC announced that letters will be issued to all departments, urging officials, employees and responsible citizens to come forward and contribute by providing nutrition kits to TB patients.
PNN Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], April 1: On the occasion of World TB Day, the RK HIV AIDS Research and Care Center--in collaboration with the SBI Foundation--played a pivotal role in the state's mission to become TB-free by conducting TB screenings and diagnostic tests, as well as distributing medicines and nutrition kits in Ranchi and Khunti (Jharkhand). Working in conjunction with CCL, the RK HIV AIDS Research and Care Center conducted TB screenings in the Chakara district, thereby raising awareness regarding the disease. Furthermore, by coordinating with the local district administration, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 26 (PTI) The Delhi government has strengthened its healthcare infrastructure by installing 150 new hemodialysis machines across six major government hospitals, enabling over 1,500 patients to receive life-saving dialysis treatment daily. This expansion, part of the ongoing Sewa Pakhwada 2025 initiative, has significantly reduced waiting times and ensured timely treatment for residents across the city, an official statement on Friday said. Burari Hospital received 55 machines, Janakpuri Super Speciality Hospital 45, Ambedkar Nagar Hospital 25, Dr Baba Sahib Ambedkar Hospital 10 ...Read More >
Jammu, Jul 18 (PTI) Senior officials of the Jammu and Kashmir government reviewed the arrangements for the smooth conduct of the 13-day-long Budha Amarnath pilgrimage in Poonch district that will begin on July 28. Deputy Inspector General of Police Tejinder Singh reviewed security in Poonch and stressed ensuring the safety of the devotees. "The first batch will depart from the Bhagwati Nagar basecamp in Jammu on July 28, moving towards the Mandi tehsil in Poonch in a regulated convoy amid full security arrangements," a spokesperson said. Jammu Divisional Commissioner Ramesh Kumar and Inspec ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], December 16 (ANI): Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda on Tuesday convened a focused interaction with Members of Parliament from Tamil Nadu to strengthen the State's contribution to India's tuberculosis (TB) elimination efforts under the initiative "Parliamentarians Championing a TB-Mukt Bharat." The meeting underscored the critical role of elected representatives in driving community-level action, reducing stigma, and ensuring early detection and timely treatment of TB. The interaction held at the Extended Parliament House Annexe (EPHA) on the s ...Read More >
Bhopal (madhya Pradesh): Deputy Chief Minister Rajendra Shukla said that the government has constituted a high-level committee to investigate the alleged HIV blood transfusion to four thalassemia kids in Satna district. It is also being investigated whether the blood transfusion took place in other hospitals also or only in the government hospital, said the minister while addressing media persons on Tuesday on completion of two years of BJP-led state government. Four children suffering from thalassemiaSatna district have tested HIV positive at Satna District Hospital. allegedly due to contam ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Vedanta Aluminium has started extending healthcare support to women and families in remote regions through Centre's Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the initiative is the nation's largest health outreach for women and children, jointly implemented by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and the Ministry of Women and Child Development. As part of the campaign, Vedanta Aluminium organised health camps at the PHC in Nakrundi, Kalahandi ...Read More >
Mumbai: In a major step to strengthen the fight against tuberculosis (TB), the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) has announced the launch of special outpatient departments (OPDs) dedicated to TB care in all 16 of its suburban hospitals. This initiative aims to ensure timely diagnosis, specialist consultation, and free treatment for TB patients closer to their homes. Mumbai continues to witness a high TB burden, with over 53,638 new cases reported in 2024 alone. On average, the city sees 50,000 to 55,000 new TB infections annually. While the central government aims to eliminate TB by 20 ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: EC on Thursday revised the rules relating to counting of postal ballots, making it mandatory for all postal ballot papers to be counted before the penultimate round of EVM/VVPATs counting is taken up.The new practice will be first implemented in Bihar where assembly polls are due in Nov.This restores the arrangement prior to May 2019, when EC had changed the guidelines to allow EVM counting to proceed regardless of postal ballot counting stage. The 2019 change did not rule out chances of EVM counting being completed before postal ballot counting. INDIA bloc had, during the 2024 elec ...Read More >
Bhopal, Sep 16 (PTI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lay the foundation stone for the country's first PM MITRA Park and launch the fortnight-long 'Sewa Pakhwada' during his visit to Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Wednesday, CM Mohan Yadav has said. The PM will also launch the Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan on Wednesday at Bhainsola village in Dhar district, Yadav said in a statement to the media on Monday night. Under the campaign, camps will be organised for health and nutrition at Ayushman Arogya Mandirs and Community Health Centers. Voluntary blood donation is also being encoura ...Read More >
Ranchi (Jharkhand) [India], April 1: On the occasion of World TB Day, the RK HIV AIDS Research and Care Center--in collaboration with the SBI Foundation--played a pivotal role in the state's mission to become TB-free by conducting TB screenings and diagnostic tests, as well as distributing medicines and nutrition kits in Ranchi and Khunti (Jharkhand). Working in conjunction with CCL, the RK HIV AIDS Research and Care Center conducted TB screenings in the Chakara district, thereby raising awareness regarding the disease. Furthermore, by coordinating with the local district administration, the C ...Read More >
Bhubaneshwar : In a committed stride towards promoting women's health and strengthening family wellbeing, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar has actively joined the nationwide initiative "Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan". It is a flagship campaign led by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, in convergence with Poshan Maah 2025. The campaign started from 17 September and will continue till 2 October, culminating on Gandhi Jayanti, with the vision of building healthier families through empowered women. As part of the initiative, Manipal Hospital Bhubaneswar has been con ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 6 (UNI) A study conducted by India that demonstrated the positive impact of nutrition on tuberculosis (TB) outcomes has drawn the attention of the World Health Organisation (WHO) which has described it "as a global guidance on combating the world's most infectious disease." Led by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), the study -- conducted in Jharkhand -- provided the first evidence that offering additional nutrition helps prevent TB cases and reduces mortality in India. "The findings from India's RATIONS study on the impact of nutrition on TB outcomes and incidence ...Read More >