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Highlighting the importance of sustainable healthcare solutions, Union Ayush Minister Prataprao Jadhav said that menstrual health is central to women's overall well-being and dignity. "As we move towards preventive and holistic healthcare, homoeopathy offers a safe, cost-effective and sustainable approach, especially for conditions that require long-term management," he told PTI. Menstrual health has gained policy attention in recent years, with continued efforts to improve awareness and acces ...Read More >
Cancer care: Until now, only three medical institutions maintained a cancer registry, which was limited to Hyderabad. Hyderabad: Telangana government has issued an order to make cancer a 'notifiable disease'. A statewide portal to register cancer cases was also launched on Tuesday. Any cancer case diagnosed or registered at a government or private hospital or other healthcare facilities must be reported on the portal within a month. The decision to declare cancer as a notifiable disease will b ...Read More >
Hyderabad : India's most common health risks are arriving earlier and staying hidden longer, according to the sixth edition of Apollo Hospitals' Health of the Nation 2026 (HoN 2026) report, released today on World Health Day. Based on over three million preventive health assessments conducted across the Apollo ecosystem in 2025, the report makes a compelling case for proactive healthcare, an approach that goes beyond preventing disease to help individuals optimise their health and become the bes ...Read More >
Bhiwandi, April 2: In a proactive step towards safeguarding women's health, the Bhiwandi Municipal Corporation (BMC) has intensified its public outreach, urging citizens to ensure HPV vaccination for adolescent girls. The appeal comes amid rising concerns over cervical cancer, one of the most common cancers affecting women in India. Health officials stress importance of vaccination Chief Medical Officer Dr. Sandeep Gadekar has called upon parents to come forward and vaccinate their daughters u ...Read More >
New Delhi: India's maternal mortality ratio of 2023 has reduced by nearly 80 per cent since 1990 -- from 508 per one lakh livebirths to 116 per one lakh livebirths, according to a new global analysis published in The Lancet Obstetrics, Gynaecology, and Women's Health journal. India saw a total of 24,700 maternal deaths in 2023 translating to a maternal mortality ratio of 116 per one lakh livebirths. Estimates suggest that Pakistan saw a total of 10,300 maternal deaths the same year, while the ...Read More >
PNN Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], November 14: As part of its CSR initiative, CitiusTech, a global leader in healthcare technology, has launched a program to make quality healthcare accessible to underserved urban communities across 12 slums in Bengaluru and Hyderabad. The initiative is supported by DocOnline contributing medical expertise and healthcare services as the knowledge partner, and NGO SEED. The initiative focuses on capacity building, digital healthcare integration, and community ...Read More >
Mumbai : This Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Apollo Cancer Centres (ACCs) has launched a unique initiative that blends indulgence with awareness through 'Check-Olate', a sweet treat that carries an even sweeter reminder: take a moment for yourself. According to GLOBOCAN, breast cancer remains the leading cause of cancer incidence and mortality among Indian women, accounting for 13.5% of all new cancer cases and 10.6% of total cancer deaths. Despite this growing burden, screening rates remain al ...Read More >
The Science of Good Health is an Indian brand bridging traditional wisdom and modern nutritional science. It offers science-backed wellness solutions, providing holistic supplements for gut, men's, women's, thyroid, and overall health. Founder's journey reflects a commitment to proactive health through functional nutrition, enhancing wellness accessibility in India. In an era where well-being often takes a backseat to modern pressures, The Science of Good Health emerges as a beacon of holistic ...Read More >
Vijayawada: Minister for Health, Medical and Family Welfare Satyakumar Yadav has said that around 34 lakh women across the state have undergone medical check-ups under the 'Swasth Nari Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan,' launched on September 17. The initiative is being implemented through over 16,000 camps, offering eight types of free tests, including screenings for blood pressure, diabetes, oral cancer, breast cancer, and cervical cancer. The minister visited a medical camp at Nunna, near Vijayawada ...Read More >
Lucknow: The Yogi government has launched a new initiative to strengthen the health of women and their families. Under the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the "Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar" campaign will be conducted statewide from September 17 to October 2. As part of the campaign, health camps, nutrition awareness drives, and distribution of maternity benefits will be organized across Uttar Pradesh. The initiative aims to promote women's health, improve family well-being, and co ...Read More >
Lucknow, Sep 15 (PTI) The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a new initiative to strengthen women's health and improve wellbeing of families, an official statement issued here on Monday stated. Under the directions of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the "Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar" campaign will be conducted statewide from September 17 to October 2, it said. As part of the campaign, health camps, nutrition awareness drives, and distribution of maternity benefits will be organised across U ...Read More >
Apollo Hospitals Enterprise Ltd will acquire International Finance Corporation's 31% stake in Apollo Health and Lifestyle Ltd for ₹1,254.07 crore, making AHLL a wholly-owned subsidiary. This move aims to consolidate ownership, improve operational efficiencies, and enable better integration with diagnostic services. Additionally, a comprehensive oncology facility will be established in Gurugram with an investment of ₹573 crore. Healthcare chain Apollo Hospitals Entreprise Ltd on Friday said i ...Read More >
About 12 billion disposable pads and 7 billion tampons go into US landfills every year It was six months ago that Selin Celikoyar bought her last tampon and switched to a reusable menstrual disc. "I had already been wary of tampons from an environmental perspective and also from a biological perspective. I felt that they were very wasteful and expensive to consistently keep buying," she said. The flexible discs and other reusable menstrual products are gaining traction as alternatives to the ...Read More >
12 Nagpur: "HPV vaccines are not only for girls. boys from 9 to 26 years of age should also take them. HPV isn't just about cervical cancer -- it can cause many other cancers in both men and women," said Dr Sanjay Marathe, leading paediatrician and vaccination expert. He shared his views exclusively with TOI on the sidelines of the 'Conquer HPV & Cancer Conclave 2025'. Dr Marathe explained that the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) can cause five types of cancers in women -- cervix, vulva, vagina, anus ...Read More >
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