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Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 4 (ANI): Health authorities in Kerala have issued an alert in three districts -- Kozhikode, Malappuram and Palakkad after two suspected cases of the Nipah virus were detected. Kerala Health Minister Veena George said that the suspected cases of Nipah virus are from Palakkad and Malappuram districts. 'An alert has been issued in three districts of Kerala, namely Kozhikode, Malappuram and Palakkad, in connection with two new Nipah virus cases,' she said. ...Read More >
Dispur, July 4: In a shocking incident in Assam, a doctor allegedly removed the genitals of a patient without his consent. The alleged incident occurred at a private hospital in Assam's Cachar district. It is learnt that the doctor removed the genitals of a 28-year-old man during his biopsy test at the hospital. The patient has been identified as Atikur Rahman, a resident of Manipur's Jiribam district. According to a report in NDTV, Rahman had visited the hospital in Cachar to get his genital i ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], July 4 (ANI): Health authorities in Kerala have issued an alert in three districts -- Kozhikode, Malappuram and Palakkad after two suspected cases of the Nipah virus were detected. Kerala Health Minister Veena George said that the suspected cases of Nipah virus are from Palakkad and Malappuram districts. Also Read | India-US Trade Pact Likely Before July 9; Certain Issues Still Pending in Agriculture, Auto Sectors, Says Official. "An alert has been issued ...Read More >
Hyderabad: A recent revelation from the National Family Health Survey (NFHS) has brought to light a concerning health crisis in Telangana -- 33 percent of children under the age of five suffer from stunted growth, a key indicator of chronic malnutrition. This alarming statistic places Telangana among the worst-performing southern states in child nutrition, second only to Karnataka (35%). Stunting, defined as low height-for-age, is a result of chronic undernutrition and prolonged deficiencies in ...Read More >
Kochi: A 38-year-old woman in Kerala's Palakkad district has tested positive for the Nipah virus, while a suspected case from Malappuram district is currently awaiting test results, health officials said on Friday. The woman, who is a resident of Nattukkal, is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Perinthalmanna in Malappuram district. Her samples were sent to the National Institute of Virology (NIV) in Pune for Nipah virus testing. "The district collector informed me that th ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Pharma promoters may be competing fiercely in the market, but on Thursday they all rallied behind domestically- manufactured vaccines, including those for polio and Covid-19. Satish Reddy, chairman of Dr Reddy's Laboratories, Dilip Shanghvi, promoter and CMD of Sun Pharma, Pankaj Patel chairman and promoter of Zydus Lifesciences, and Torrent Pharma chairman Samir Mehta -- industry leaders known for their media reticence -- each took to social media platforms to endorse India-made vacc ...Read More >
New Delhi: A study conducted by the AIIMS-Delhi in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has claimed that there was no link between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden heart attacks among young individuals. A panel of doctors at a press conference in AIIMS said that the ongoing study has so far examined 300 cases of sudden death, particularly among people under the age of 40. Though all of them had received COVID-19 vaccine doses, preliminary findings suggest other health ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) A study conducted by the AIIMS-Delhi in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has claimed that there was no link between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden cardiac arrests among young individuals. A panel of doctors at a press conference in AIIMS said that the ongoing study has so far examined 300 cases of sudden death, particularly among people under the age of 40. Though all of them had received COVID-19 vaccine doses, preliminary findings sugges ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 3 (PTI) A study conducted by the AIIMS-Delhi in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has claimed that there was no link between COVID-19 vaccination and sudden cardiac arrests among young individuals. A panel of doctors at a press conference in AIIMS said that the ongoing study has so far examined 300 cases of sudden death, particularly among people under the age of 40. Though all of them had received COVID-19 vaccine doses, preliminary findings sugges ...Read More >
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): A veteran radiologist from Jabalpur, Dr Gopal Pol succumbed to dengue fever on Tuesday. Dr Pol had been unwell for several days and was undergoing treatment at a private hospital since a long time. This is the first dengue‑related death reported in the district this year. His first screening test for dengue was negative, even though he showed clear dengue symptoms. Later, an ELISA test confirmed he was positive. Despite continuous care from a team of doctors, he could ...Read More >
Jammu (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 2 (ANI): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha participated in a special aarti at the Jammu Tawi riverfront. Sinha also visited the Amarnath Yatri Niwas base camp on Tuesday evening. After inspecting the Yatri Niwas base camp, Sinha stated that the security arrangements for the Yatra are more robust than ever before. 'I have witnessed the last four Yatras. The arrangements are better than ever, as far as the security and convenience of pilgr ...Read More >
Mumbai: With the monsoon picking up, the city reported 884 malaria cases last month, nearly double of June 2024's 443 cases, shows BMC's data. Chikungunya saw a concerning jump -- from zero to 21 cases in the same period.According to the BMC data, Mumbai recorded 105 cases of dengue and 936 of gastroenteritis last month. Doctors said admissions surged in the month but no mortality was reported. Monsoon arrived in the city on May 26, a fortnight earlier than the usual onset date of June 11, which ...Read More >
Mumbai: Even as Maharashtra continues to witness a steady decline in COVID-19 cases, health data shows that diabetic patients remain among the most vulnerable to complications and fatalities related to the virus. According to the Public Health Department, of the 38 COVID-19 deaths reported in the state since January this year, over 40% of patients were diabetic. Specifically, 14 of the deceased were diabetic, while 13 others were suffering from hypertension. Many patients had both conditions, a ...Read More >
People from Indigenous communities do not show the same link between chronic inflammation and age-related illness seen in industrialised societies, a study that looked at nearly 3,000 adults in four countries has found. Inflammation is an important part of the immune system's response to infection -- but long-term inflammation can cause damage. The latest findings, published in Nature Aging on 30 June, show that chronic inflammation -- which has been long considered a hallmark of aging -- could ...Read More >
Bengaluru: Scientists from Indian Institute of Science (IISc) have developed a simple, glowing paper sensor that could help detect liver cancer early -- using the green glow of a rare earth metal called terbium.The sensor works by detecting an enzyme called "β-glucuronidase", which is found in many living organisms. While it has normal biological roles, high levels of this enzyme are linked to liver cancer, as well as colon, breast, and kidney cancers, and even infections and AIDS."Traditional d ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jun 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday lauded two major national achievements in public health and social security during his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat, calling them milestones that "will fill every Indian with pride." Citing praise from global organisations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the International Labour Organization (ILO), the Prime Minister said India has been declared Trachoma-free by WHO, marking a major public health victory, and that ov ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said around 95 crore people are benefiting from one social security scheme or the other, while till 2015, government schemes reached less than 25 crore people. In his monthly Mann Ki Baat radio broadcast, Modi cited an International Labour Organisation (ILO) report which stated that more than 64 per cent of India's population is getting some form of social protection benefit. "Presently, most of the populace in India is taking advantage of one ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 29 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi today highlighted a series of public health achievements, with a special emphasis on the eradication of eye disease trachoma, promotion of traditional wellness practices such as yoga, and women-led health initiatives at the grassroot levels. Addressing the nation in the 123rd edition of his radio talk show Mann Ki Baat, the PM lauded India's successful elimination of Trachoma, a bacterial eye infection, which has now been declared eradicated ...Read More >
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has praised Patoda village in Maharashtra's Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar district for becoming a model carbon-neutral gram panchayat through sustainable practices and community effort. PM Modi's Statement "A village in Maharashtra has set a remarkable example," said the Prime Minister in the 123rd episode of his monthly radio address Mann Ki Baat. "Patoda is a gram panchayat that is carbon neutral. No one here throws garbage outside their home. There is a ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: The capital city turned into a canvas of colour and devotion on Friday as thousands of devotees thronged the streets to witness Rath Yatra celebrations. Over 50 large and small chariots carrying the idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra were pulled through different parts of the city, accompanied by chants of 'Jai Jagannath'.The air reverberated with sounds of devotional music as people from all walks of life joined hands to pull the intricately decorated wooden ...Read More >
Lucknow: The urban development department has launched a campaign to ensure cleanliness, lighting, and drinking water arrangements in urban bodies in view of the upcoming Kanwar Yatra.Acting on the directives of CM Yogi Adityanath, the state govt will also be conducting a communicable disease control campaign from July 1 to July 31 and the Dastak campaign from July 11 to July 31. A meeting was held under principal secretary Amrit Abhijat to discuss these preparations.The govt officials instructe ...Read More >
Guna (Madhya Pradesh): Two elderly women dies of cholera and 45 people fell critically ill in Madhya Pradesh's Guna. Authorities suspect contaminated water is the reason for infection. This disheartening incident took place in Mahal Colony of Bamori area of Guna district. Villagers complained of vomiting and stomach ache after drinking water from the village hand pump on Wednesday. According to officials, children and women who were admitted at the Bamori Health Center initially, were immediat ...Read More >
Srinagar: On a June afternoon, Mehwish sat anxiously in the waiting area of the Central Veterinary Hospital, clutching her ailing cat. Her pet has been battling a viral infection for days, and the worry on her face was unmistakable. "I've raised cats for five years," she says. "Seeing my cat suffer is unbearable. I just want her to get better." Beside her, Iram waited with similar concern. One of her cats was struggling to give birth, and the young woman's distress was evident. "I have five cat ...Read More >
Ahmedabad: Gujarat was on the second spot in active Covid cases among Indian states as of Sunday morning, according to the dashboard of the ministry of health and family welfare (MoHFW). Kerala, with 1,950 cases, had the highest number of active cases, followed by Gujarat at 822, West Bengal at 693, Delhi at 686 and Maharashtra at 595. In total, the number of cases crossed the 6,000 mark, reaching 6,133, with 378 new cases, including 105 from Gujarat.Across India, six Covid deaths were recorded, ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala continues to top the daily Covid-19 cases nationwide as the per the latest figures with 144 cases reported in the last 24 hours. India's Covid-19 cases have touched 6133 with 378 new infections reported in the past 24 hours. Kerala is followed by Gujarat with 105 cases, and West Bengal with 71 cases. The southern state also reported 3 Covid-19 deaths in the past 24 hours. Despite the rise in COVID-19 cases, officials have stated that the infections are generally mil ...Read More >
India: India's active Covid-19 case count has exceeded 6,000, with 378 new cases identified within the past 24 hours, as reported by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) on Sunday. The overall count of active Covid-19 cases in India has hit 6,133, with Kerala reporting the highest number of new infections, trailed by Gujarat and West Bengal. Covid-19 Cases In India The active Covid cases increased by 378 in India since Saturday, totalling 6,133, with 753 patients either recovered ...Read More >
New Delhi, June 8 (UNI) Active Covid-19 cases in India have crossed the 6,000 mark following a surge of nearly 400 new infections reported in the past 24 hours. The country also recorded six Covid-related deaths during this period, with three fatalities reported from Kerala, as per the data available from the Union Health Ministry. As of now, India has 6,133 active cases and a cumulative death toll of 65. Kerala continues to report the highest number of active infections, nearing the 2,000 mar ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's active COVID-19 case tally crossed the 6,000 mark with 769 new infections being reported in the last 48 hours, according to the Union health ministry data released Sunday. Kerala continues to be the most affected state, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi, according to the ministry. Due to the rising COVID-19 cases, the Centre is conducting mock drills to check facility-level preparedness and has instructed all states to ensure availability of oxygen, isolation beds, ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: India's active Covid case tally crossed the 6,000 mark with 769 new infections being reported in the last 48 hours, according to the Union health ministry data released on Sunday. Kerala continues to be the most affected state, followed by Gujarat, West Bengal and Delhi, according to the ministry. Due to the rising Covid cases, the Centre is conducting mock drills to check facility-level preparedness and has instructed all states to ensure availability of oxygen, isolation beds, ven ...Read More >
New Delhi: Resignation is the only option before Justice Yashwant Varma to avoid impeachment by Parliament as the government pushes for bringing a motion to remove the Allahabad High Court judge over alleged corruption. Officials aware of the procedure to appoint and remove Supreme Court and high court judges pointed out that while defending his case before lawmakers in any of the House, Justice Varma can announce that he is quitting and his verbal statement will be considered as his resignatio ...Read More >
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