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WHO, multilateral development banks ink $1.5 bn primary health financing deal
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WHO, multilateral development banks ink $1.5 bn primary health financing deal

New Delhi, Sep 24: In a significant move to boost health in low and middle income countries, the World Health Organization (WHO) and multilateral development banks (MDBs) have launched a $1.5 billion primary health financing platform in 15 countries. The landmark partnership under the new 'Health...
Over 4 crore Ayushman Bharat card-holders in MP; CM Mohan Yadav expresses gratitude to PM Modi
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Over 4 crore Ayushman Bharat card-holders in MP; CM Mohan Yadav expresses...

Bhopal, Sep 24: Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on Monday said that more than four crore people in the state have Ayushman Bharat cards of which 1.8 crore beneficiaries have been availing the benefits of the scheme. He said that over the past six years, the support provided to poor...
Transformative steps taken for healthcare, pandemic preparedness in India: Nadda
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Transformative steps taken for healthcare, pandemic preparedness in India: Nadda

New Delhi, Sep 23: The Union government has taken transformative steps for healthcare innovations, and pandemic preparedness in India, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda, on Monday. He said this while announcing the successful implementation of the 100-day programme of the Union Health Ministry’s...
Study shows antidepressants may improve brain function
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Study shows antidepressants may improve brain function

New Delhi, Sep 23: A class of drugs that are commonly prescribed to treat depression, and anxiety may also help improve brain function and memory, claimed a study. The study, published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, showed that SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) antidepressants...
Sudan launches campaign to address cholera outbreak
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Sudan launches campaign to address cholera outbreak

Khartoum, Sep 23: Sudanese Health Minister Haitham Mohamed Ibrahim announced the launch of a one-month campaign to address the cholera epidemic. The decision to launch the campaign was made during an urgent meeting of the higher committee for health and humanitarian emergencies in Kassala, the...
In the prevailing preference for a male child, this doctor witnesses a sluggish change
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In the prevailing preference for a male child, this doctor witnesses a sluggish...

New Delhi, Sep 21: It begins with the pang of a score of bones snapping all at once, the process is intense for both delivering a baby the mother and the obstetrician each time. While the state of the mother is a curious mix of expectation and anticipation about the health of her newborn, through...
India’s 1st multi-omics data portal to boost cancer research, treatment
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India’s 1st multi-omics data portal to boost cancer research, treatment

New Delhi, Sep 21: The Indian Cancer Genome Atlas (ICGA) on Saturday launched India’s first comprehensive cancer multi-omics data portal to boost research and treatment against the deadly disease, affecting millions of people globally. The platform provides open access to clinically correlated data...
Zambia launches measles vaccination campaign for 4 million children
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Zambia launches measles vaccination campaign for 4 million children

Lusaka, Sep 21: Zambia launched a nationwide measles vaccination campaign to immunise around 4 million children aged between nine months and five years. The measles rubella drive will take place in all 116 districts across the country from September 23 to 28, in collaboration with various partners....
Study finds biomarkers to predict disability progression in multiple sclerosis
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Study finds biomarkers to predict disability progression in multiple sclerosis

New Delhi, Sep 20: A team of researchers has identified critical biomarkers that can predict disability worsening in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) a chronic autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS). The findings can potentially transform treatment strategies for...
3-5 cups of coffee daily can beat diabetes, high BP, fatty liver risk: Expert
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3-5 cups of coffee daily can beat diabetes, high BP, fatty liver risk: Expert

New Delhi, Sep 20: Consuming 3-5 cups of coffee daily can help lower your risk of diabetes, hypertension or high blood pressure, and fatty liver risk, according to a top neurologist. While coffee is known to provide multiple health benefits, the expert suggested drinking the beverage without sugar...
2 in 5 employees believe AI, machine learning biggest skill gap: Report
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2 in 5 employees believe AI, machine learning biggest skill gap: Report

New Delhi, Sep 20: Over two-in-five or 43 per cent of employees acknowledge artificial learning/machine (AI/ML) learning as the biggest skills gap, which is crucial to elevate confidence and performance, according to a new report on Friday. The report by Skillsoft, a platform for transformative...
Punjab CM under observation at Delhi’s Apollo Hospital, doing fine: Sources
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Punjab CM under observation at Delhi’s Apollo Hospital, doing fine: Sources

New Delhi, Sep 19: Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, who was admitted to Delhi's Apollo Hospital is under observation and is doing well, according to hospital sources. The Hospital sources told that CM Mann came for a routine checkup and was doing fine. However, it is unclear when he will be...
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