Children mental health needs urgent attention
“Children in India have been through a challenging time living through the risks and restrictions ….,” says UNICEF. By Andalib Akhter / Nirendra Dev As deadly COVID-19 enters into its…
Lok Sabha passes Bill to regulate Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) Clinics
ANDALIB AKHTER / NEW DELHI After extensive debate, the Lok Sabha today passed the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation Bill), 2020. The Bill moved by Health Minister Dr Mansukh Mandaviya is…
WHO asks South-East Asia Region to accelerate physical activity
Staff Reporter / New Delhi In an effort to arrest and reverse the growing epidemic of non-communicable diseases and promote physical and mental well-being, the World Health Organization WHO has…
PM inaugurates Global Innovation Summit of Pharmaceuticals sector
Global trust earned by Indian healthcare sector has led to India being called pharmacy of the world, says PM ANDALIB AKHTER / NEW DELHI The Prime Minister, Narendra Modi today…
Only 37 months to Deadline to end TB in India: Minister
AMN Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar on Wednesday said India has mere 37 months before the deadline to end TB in the…
Positive parenting vital for protecting children: NCPCR
Staff Reporter National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) Member Pragna Parande has said that positive parenting holds key in protecting children and fathers should also be included in…
Pfizer Says Its Antiviral Pill 89% effective in high-risk COVID cases
PAXLOVID™ (PF-07321332; ritonavir) was found to reduce the risk of hospitalization or death by 89% compared to placebo in non-hospitalized high-risk adults with COVID-19 In the overall study population through…
HEALTHCARE / Feeling Sick? Use This Symptom Checker For Common Fall And Winter Illnesses
As the weather cools, viruses have a tendency to spread with more ease. That’s because people tend to spend more time indoors, where germs can circulate from one person to…
157 new medical colleges approved by Centre since 2014
BISHESHWAR MISHRA Centre has given a nod to 157 new medical colleges in the country since 2014 and has invested over 17 thousand 691 crore rupees on these projects. Health…
Vaccine manufacturers hail PM’s leadership as India crosses milestone of 100 cr doses
ADITYA RAJ DAS The domestic vaccine manufacturers appreciated the vision and dynamic leadership of the Prime Minister in providing continuous guidance and support towards the development of the vaccines. They…