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WHO South-East Asia Region home to 480 million older people by 2050

June 14, 2024

“Today, 12.6 % of our Region is aged 60 or above. By the year 2030, this will jump to nearly 14%, and by 2050 it will reach a staggering 23.6%. Managing this demographic shift presents challenges, yet also represents...

Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram unveils South Asia’s First Gamma Knife Esprit

June 14, 2024

Heralding a new era in the non-surgical high precision treatment of brain tumours, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, has launched South Asia’s ‘First Gamma Knife Esprit’. The Gamma Knife employs...

Center forms panel to review NEET results, FORDA blames private medical college lobby

June 9, 2024

Amid the allegations of ‘inflation of marks’ leading to 67 candidates sharing first rank in NEET 2024, the education ministry has set up a four-member panel to review the grace marks awarded to more than 1,500 candidates...

Rise in cancer incidences among younger people in India: Study

June 5, 2024

Twenty per cent of cancer patients who called an NGO-run helpline to seek a second opinion were below 40 years of age, indicating a rise of cancer incidences amongst youngerpeople, data from the organisation stated. ...

23% girls leave school after reaching puberty due to lack of menstrual hygiene facilities

June 1, 2024

“The effectiveness of menstrual hygiene management continues to be an area that receives less than the desired attention. The National Family Health Survey indicates that around 22.7% of women in India do not use hygienic...

Centre issues advisory, urges states to implement preventive measures against Avian influenza

June 1, 2024

The Centre has asked all states to be vigilant for any unusual deaths amongst the domestic birds and poultry, and share the information with the Animal Husbandry Department immediately so that public health action can...

Exploring Diabetes Solution Beyond Insulin: Ayurveda’s Innovative Solutions for Diabetes

May 31, 2024

The global rise in diabetes prevalence is concerning, with numbers showing a sharp increase across different age groups and regions. Presently, around 246 million individuals have diabetes, with 46% falling between the ages...

World No Tobacco Day: Know what triggers children for consumption?

May 31, 2024

Tobacco kills nearly eight million people globally. It is known to increase the risk of heart diseases, stroke and lung cancer. It also triggers respiratory diseases such as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)....

‘Diarrhea ranks third in child mortality, consume only WHO recommended ORS’

May 30, 2024

As the whole country is facing severe heatwave, one of the critical challenge is combating dehydration particularly among children where diarrhoea ranks as the third leading cause of mortality. Despite Oral Rehydration...

WHO South-East Asia Region home to 480 million older people by 2050

Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram unveils South Asia’s First Gamma Knife Esprit

Center forms panel to review NEET results, FORDA blames private medical college lobby

Rise in cancer incidences among younger people in India: Study

23% girls leave school after reaching puberty due to lack of menstrual hygiene facilities

Centre issues advisory, urges states to implement preventive measures against Avian influenza

Exploring Diabetes Solution Beyond Insulin: Ayurveda’s Innovative Solutions for Diabetes

World No Tobacco Day: Know what triggers children for consumption?

‘Diarrhea ranks third in child mortality, consume only WHO recommended ORS’

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