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Nadda to review H1N1 situation in Delhi amid spike in swine flu cases

The meeting comes amid reports of a rise in swine flu cases in Delhi, with health concerns emerging against the backdrop of humid and variable weather conditions in the national capital. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/qmOHQdp via gqrds

Starting pregnancy with long-term conditions linked with 20 pc higher miscarriage risk: Study

Findings published in The Lancet Public Health journal also indicate a four-fold risk of anxiety and depression among women who begin pregnancy with two or more pre-existing conditions. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/xAgpZm4 via gqrds

Tamil Nadu unveils Rs 25 lakh health cover, 400-bed hospital, new cancer centres

The govt will also create around 6,098 additional seats in nursing, pharmacy and paramedical courses at a cost of Rs 351 crore. This will include seven new govt nursing colleges with 660 BSc Nursing seats. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/LkRpO82 via gqrds

Union health minister Nadda discharged from AIIMS after angioplasty

"Nadda was discharged today after undergoing angioplasty. He had a comfortable stay in hospital and thanked all doctors, nurses and staff for the care provided," the AIIMS statement said. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/1ByAtSR via gqrds

Only 40% of world's health facilities meet basic sanitation standards: UN

In a report, the UN's health and children's agencies said only 40 percent of healthcare facilities last year had toilets that adequately met the needs of patients and staff, including people with limited mobility. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/YhFrdCz via gqrds

South Asia has largest health workforce shortage in achieving universal health coverage: Study

India has a ratio of about 73 health workers per 10,000 population -- 10.5 doctors per 10,000 population, 10.8 nurses per 10,000 population, 8.1 pharmacists and pharmaceutical assistants per 10,000 population and 1.2 midwifery personnel per 10,000 population. from Top Health News | Latest Healthcare Sector & Healthcare Industry news, Information and Updates: ET HealthWorld : ETHealthworld.com https://ift.tt/lIk1QNX via gqrds