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Early detection crucial in battling Brain Tumours: Experts

June 8, 2024

As the Brain Tumour Day being observed on June 8 serves as a critical reminder of the importance of awareness, early detection, and support for those affected by brain tumours. By educating ourselves about the symptoms...

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...

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)....

Ethiopian Ambassador inaugurates Menstrual Hygiene Management Knowledge Hub at Sulabh campus

May 30, 2024

Ambassador Demeke A. Ambulo, the Ethiopian Ambassador to India, on the occasion of the Menstrual Hygiene Day, launched the Menstrual Hygiene Management (MHM) Knowledge Hub, a dedicated space designed to foster education,...

Bihar alcohol ban prevented 21 lakh cases of intimate partner violence: Study

May 28, 2024

Bihar’s alcohol ban in 2016 prevented 24 lakh cases of daily and weekly consumption, and 21 lakh cases of intimate partner violence, according to new research published in The Lancet Regional Health Southeast Asia...

World Blood Cancer Day highlights India’s urgent need for Stem Cell Donors

May 28, 2024

India, home to over 1.3 billion people, faces a severe shortage of blood stem cell donors. With only 0.09% of the population registered as donors, the need for more people to join the stem cell registry is the need of the...

Delhi govt reserves beds in hospitals for heatstroke patients

May 27, 2024

Amid the ongoing heatwaves in the capital city and adjoining areas, Delhi government on Monday announced to reserve two beds each for heatstroke patients in all government-run hospitals while five beds will be reserved at...

60% of cancer patients below 40 years are male in India: Study

May 26, 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 younger people, data from the organisation stated. There...

Early detection crucial in battling Brain Tumours: Experts

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

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

Ethiopian Ambassador inaugurates Menstrual Hygiene Management Knowledge Hub at Sulabh campus

Bihar alcohol ban prevented 21 lakh cases of intimate partner violence: Study

World Blood Cancer Day highlights India’s urgent need for Stem Cell Donors

Delhi govt reserves beds in hospitals for heatstroke patients

60% of cancer patients below 40 years are male in India: Study

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