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In a first, ICMR to study zoonotic diseases that could spill over from birds to humans

In a one of its kind research, India is set to begin an inter-ministerial scientific study aimed at detecting zoonotic diseases that could spill over from birds to humans, seeking to unravel the critical intersection of...

Health ministry concerned over hospitals not sharing data on organ transplants

The Union health ministry has written to states expressing “serious concern” over hospitals not sharing data on organ transplants and registering them on the National Transplant Registry. The letter pointed out that many...

Alarming gaps in health insurance coverage for persons with disabilities: Survey

A recent survey conducted under the ‘Ayushman for All’ campaign has uncovered alarming gaps in health insurance coverage for persons with disabilities in India. The findings reveal that 80 per cent of disabled people...