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Air pollution spikes inflammation in patients with heart disease: Study

November 20, 2024

Patients with heart disease, specifically those with heart failure, are especially vulnerable to the impacts of air pollution and poor air quality and can take steps to protect themselves, a new study has said. Results from...

Health ministry writes to all states on alarming air pollution, fire incidents

November 19, 2024

As the air pollution levels spike and reached alarming levels in many cities across the country, the health ministry on Monday wrote to states on serious health challenges air pollution poses, and has asked them to develop...

‘Antimicrobial Resistance a global health threat’

November 18, 2024

Highlighting that Antimicrobial Resistance is a global health threat, the Minister of State for health Anupriya Patel has called for an urgent action through the ‘One Health’ approach that fosters cooperation across...

ICMR starts first in-human clinical trials for Zika vaccine

September 14, 2024

The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has inked agreements with multiple stakeholders for the first in-human clinical trials (Phase I) for four promising molecules including a vaccine for Zika virus. These include...

Akums Drugs gest patent for oral suspension of Hydroxyurea for Sickle Cell Disease

September 14, 2024

Pharma major Akums Drugs and Pharmaceuticals has secured a patent for its Room Temperature Stable Oral Suspension of Hydroxyurea, a breakthrough formulation aimed at managing Sickle Cell Disease (SCD). Sickle Cell Disease, a...

NITI Ayog suggests separate legislation, fund for future pandemic

September 14, 2024

A report by an expert group set up by NITI Aayog report titled ‘Future Pandemic Preparedness and Emergency Response —A Framework for Action’ has recommended a separate legislation called Public Health Emergency...

Health ministry seeks action-taken report from hospitals on Kolkata incident

September 4, 2024

The union health ministry has sought an action taken report from State governments and Union Territories on the steps taken to enhance security and safety measures in hospitals for doctors and healthcare workers. The action...

Jupiter hospital drives future of Healthcare Management with JASPER 2024

September 4, 2024

Jupiter Hospital, a leading tertiary care provider in Pune, recently hosted the Jupiter Administration Symposium for Progress, Excellence, and Reform (JASPER 2024). This event brought together healthcare professionals,...

Mock drill held on pandemic preparedness under National One Health Mission

September 4, 2024

Under the aegis of National One Health Mission (NOHM), a comprehensive national mock drill, “Vishanu Yuddh Abhyas” (Virus War Exercise), was conducted in Ajmer district of Rajasthan from August 27 to August 31,...

Alarming economic burden of TB treatment in four states of India: Study

September 2, 2024

A new study of 1,482 TB patients across four states – Assam, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal – has revealed shockingly high rates of catastrophic costs, with 30 per cent to 61 per cent experiencing...

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