South Sudan receives its first batch of a new vaccine for malaria from the WHO

​In 2022, South Sudan had an estimated 2.8 million cases and 6,680 deaths from malaria. It has one of the region's highest rates of malaria incidence, with an estimated 7,630 cases and 18 people dying of the disease every day, according to the World Health Organization.

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Heat wave claimed five lives so far in Rajasthan: health dept

The officer said that according to medical experts, deaths also occur due to serious diseases and other reasons during extreme heat and as per the protocol, they are not considered to be caused by heat stroke.

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Hospital fire tragedy: Delhi LG suspends Health minister's OSD for alleged irregularities in registration of nursing homes

​Earlier last month, Das was issued a show cause notice by the Directorate of Vigilance in connection with the alleged irregularities in the procurement of various items like Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits, gloves, masks and Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) kits worth around Rs 60 crore during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021.

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India has capacity score of 86% to detect, assess, report and respond to health emergencies: Health Secy

The Union Health Secretary emphasized that “equitable access to medical countermeasures should be a fundamental right for all”. Highlighting India’s contribution of 60 per cent of global output for vaccine supply, he said “India in collaboration with WHO intends to further strengthen the drug regulatory system to ensure quick access to high-quality medical products for all”.

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Climate change and mental health: How extreme heat can have devastating impact on those living with mental illness

​The potential for heat stress, heat exhaustion and heat stroke are well known hazards of extreme heat. Yet, physical health is not the only factor to consider under extreme heat; mental health can also suffer. Many people can relate to the sleepless nights during hot summer months, as well as anecdotal experiences of irritation and aggression when thermally uncomfortable.

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Geneva: Union Health Secy Apurva Chandra heads key committee at 77th World Health Assembly

"I assure you that I will do my utmost to guide the deliberations of this committee in a productive and efficient manner... The World Health Assembly's theme this year, 'All for Health, Health for all,' is much aligned with the core values and the ethos of India's 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam," the health secretary said.

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56% of India's disease burden due to unhealthy diet: ICMR report

​The National Institute of Nutrition (NIN) under the apex health research body said that healthy diets and physical activity can reduce a substantial proportion of coronary heart disease (CHD) and hypertension (HTN) and prevent up to 80 per cent of type 2 diabetes.

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LIC mulls entering health insurance, explores acquisition opportunities

"There is an expectation that composite licences may be permitted by the new govt, and we have done some internal groundwork. While we lack expertise in general insurance, we are interested in health insurance and are also considering opportunities for inorganic growth," said LIC chairman Siddhartha Mohanty.

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Covid-19 wipes out years of health gains, says WHO

WHO Director-General, emphasised the fragility of global health progress, stating, "In just two years, the COVID-19 pandemic erased a decade of gains in life expectancy.

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WHO's new fund raising mechanism seeks USD 7 bn for global health challenges

WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Sunday said that the commitment increases would contribute USD 4 billion to the agency's budget of USD11.1 billion over the four years from 2025-through 2028.

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Rajkot fire tragedy: 30 ICU beds prepared in AIIMS Rajkot for treatment of injured, informs Health Minister Mandaviya

​Gujarat Director General of Police has instructed the Commissioners of Police and District Superintendents of Police to inspect all the game zones in the state and to close the game zones running without fire safety permission. The director general of police has told to carry out this procedure in coordination with the fire officers of the municipalities and municipalities and the local system.

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Wegovy users have less kidney-related health problems, analysis of Novo study finds

​A Novo spokesperson said in a statement to Reuters that the new analysis "demonstrates for the first time the benefits of semaglutide 2.4 mg in improving kidney function in people with cardiovascular disease and overweight or obesity, without diabetes, a high-risk population with increased need for kidney protection

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Pandemic agreement talks end without a deal

​Scarred by the devastation caused by Covid-19 -- which killed millions of people, shredded economies and crippled health systems -- countries have spent two years trying to hammer out binding commitments on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response.

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Covid pandemic cut global life expectancy by nearly two years, says WHO

WHO director general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said the figures highlighted the importance of the global pandemic security accord being negotiated in Geneva "to strengthen global health security, but to protect long-term investments in health and promote equity within and between countries".

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Dr Krishna Ella awarded Dean’s Medal by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

John Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health acknowledges Dr Ella’s pioneering work, remarkable influence, and determination to develop an indigenous, innovative, and safe vaccine focused on global public health. This is the school’s highest honour, reserved for outstanding public health researchers and practitioners who demonstrate exceptional leadership in safeguarding and improving public health.

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Low-income teens at higher risk of obesity: WHO

​The affordability and accessibility of healthy food options are often limited for families with lower incomes, leading to a higher reliance on processed and sugary foods, which can have detrimental effects on adolescent health," said Martin Weber, the WHO Europe programme manager for child and teen health.

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ACS (health) asks DGHS to post retired doctors for clinical duties only

The ACS has issued the direction dated May 16 to the DGHS in view of some complaints received by the government wherein the DGHS office has posted some retired doctors on administrative posts or those posts which are meant to be occupied by serving doctors of Haryana Civil Medical Service cadre officers only.

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National Health Claim Exchange platform to launch in 2-3 months, will simplify health insurance claim process

​It also focuses on the data exchange with FHIR-compliant, e-claims format through a single gateway using standard protocols (APIs), enabling transparent and efficient claims processing, and reducing operational costs related to claims processing.

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Dearth of TB drugs prompts state to ration meds for patients

​Health experts said that if the crisis goes on, it will retard the progress that has been achieved in TB elimination, which the health ministry targets to achieve by 2025. Doctors said that a TB patient needs to take an ATD drug for a time period ranging from six months to a year depending on the site of the infection.

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Study flags antimicrobial resistance in bloodstream infections in India

​The growing resistance to existing antibiotics amidst the shrinking pipeline of newer drugs is a serious threat to attaining the SDG target by 2030, according to a new study. In the study published in the journal Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, six-year data from 21 tertiary care centres in the Indian Council of Medical Research's AMR Surveillance Network (IAMRSN) were retrospectively analysed to estimate trends in anti-microbial resistance.

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ICMR classifies bread, butter, and cooking oil as ultra-processed foods: Full report

According to the ICMR, Group C food items include commercially produced bread, breakfast cereals, cakes, chips, biscuits, fries, jams, sauces, mayonnaise, commercially produced ice cream, protein packs powders, peanut butter, soy chunks, tofu, frozen foods with additives, commercially produced cheese, butter, paneer with additives, meats, plant-based meats, refined flours of cereals, millets and legumes, energy drinks, health drinks added to milk, beverages and fruit juices.

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Scientists discover microplastic in human testicles; warn of fertility issues for men

​A study by the researchers from the University of New Mexico argue in a journal argue that they have detected "significant concentrations" of microplastics in tissue form human testicles, according to a Newsweek report. The discovery of microplastics has fueled concerns of the effects on reproductive health of men.

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GSK whistleblower claims drugmaker cheated US government over Zantac cancer risk

​In a whistleblower complaint filed on Monday, Valisure said GSK violated the federal False Claims Act by hiding the risks for nearly four decades while Medicare, Medicaid and other health programs covered billions of dollars of prescriptions.

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BHU study on side effects of Covaxin misleading and erroneously acknowledges ICMR : Dr Rajiv Bahl

​ICMR cannot be associated with this poorly designed study which purports to present a "safety analysis" of Covaxin. The study is misleading and erroneously acknowledges ICMR. The apex health research body is not associated with this study and has not provided any financial or technical support for the research, informed Dr Rajiv Bahl.

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Why Delhi’s health sector could do with fresh dose of infra push

​The committee also pointed to an “inadequate” number of quality operation theatres and pre- and post-operative facilities, as well as non-availability of essential equipment, ultrasounds, CT/MRI scans, anaesthesia machines and a perpetual shortage of medicines.

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FISS explains the reason behind using ethylene oxide in spices

As per Ashwin, ethyelne oxide is used in spices for the health of people. If the spices used in food are not processed properly, microbiological parameters like Salmonella, E-Coli, Aflatoxin, and Colifrom are found in them; all of these are also dangerous for the body.

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FSSAI alerts traders to ensure compliance with prohibition of calcium carbide in fruit ripening

FSSAI is also advising Food Safety Departments of States/UTs to remain vigilant and take serious action and deal stringently against person(s) indulging in such unlawful practices as per the provisions of FSS Act, 2006 and Rules/Regulations made thereunder, the Ministry of Family and Health Welfare informed in a press release.

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WHO, experts meet to strategise strengthening community engagement; resilience in health emergencies

"Strengthening the WHO's engagement with communities to enhance health outcomes and protect against emergencies is a top priority," said Saima Wazed, Regional Director, WHO South-East Asia.

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"Ethylene oxide treatment done only for health of people", says FISS on ban on spices

​According to FISS, India's reputation as the leading producer and exporter of spices has been tarnished by recent export recalls due to the presence of ethylene oxide residues in food. Numerous reports have emerged regarding the use of Ethylene Oxide (EtO) in spices and spice products. It's important to clarify that Ethylene oxide is not a pesticide.

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Set up system for reporting adverse events: Regulator to medical device companies

​The health ministry earlier launched the MVPI with the objective to improve patient safety by monitoring, recording and analysing the root cause of adverse events or risks associated with the use of medical devices including in-vitro diagnostics by healthcare professionals or patients/users and suggesting regulatory bodies for appropriate action.

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Covishield scare is scamsters' latest weapon to get your personal information

​Several Kolkatans have recently received calls from persons claiming to be from the health department, inquiring whether they were administered Covishield or Covaxin, and then proceeding to collect personal details like Aadhaar number. Some others have received IVRS (interactive voice response system) calls with a recorded voice, also seeking vaccine-related information.

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Privatisation worsens health outcome of patients: Lancet

The review found that the conversion reduced "the comprehensiveness and generosity of care". Privatised hospitals decreased their staffing levels, especially of the highest qualified nurses.

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Break the silence: Addressing India's mental health crisis through innovation, awareness

ETHealthworld interacted with Sigal Atzmon, Founder and CEO, Medix Global, on the current status of the burden of mental health disorders and its impact on the lives of those suffering from mental ailments. Atzmon highlighted the lack of self-reflection, stigma, limited resources, and awareness as major deterrents for those seeking professional aid.

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Prioritise blood pressure checks once you are 20 years of age: Dr Devi Shetty

Undoubtedly, one of the most pressing concerns is undiagnosed hypertension. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), a staggering 188.3 million individuals in India are affected by hypertension. Shockingly, only 37 per cent of these individuals receive a formal diagnosis and an even smaller percentage initiate treatment.

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Indian Air Force tests BHISHM portable hospital for airdrop in Agra

As per the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, BHISHM portable cubes are a part of the broader initiative named "Project BHISHM" - Bharat Health Initiative for Sahyog, Hita and Maitri, which is tailored to treat up to 200 casualties, emphasising rapid response and comprehensive care.

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Smart wearables going to revolutionise the clinical research scenario, says expert

Dr Nilima Kshirsagar, National Chair, Clinical Pharmacology, ICMR, delved into this critical matter at the ETPharma Clinical Research and Excellence Conference Excellence Conference (CREC). She stated that fitness bands and chip based health measuring devices are going to revolutionise the clinical research sector and called for mandating Data and AI enabled cells in all medical academic institutions.

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ICMR warns against protein supplements: All about the potential health risks

In the 148 page guidelines, the ICMR has warned against the consumption of protein supplements to build body mass, a common fitness trend set by youngsters.

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Adherence to European Standards for GE, 3-MCPD contaminants in cooking oils critical for consumer health: Experts

The presence of GE and 3-MCPD poses significant health risks, particularly for heart health. These contaminants have been linked to cardiovascular diseases and other serious health issues.

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Global health heavyweights team up for climate, disease funding

​The Novo Nordisk Foundation, Wellcome and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced the research partnership, focused particularly on finding affordable solutions for people in low and middle-income countries, in Denmark on Monday.

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India imposes one of the most stringent quality control standards: FSSAI

The scientific panel on pesticides residues of FSSAI examines the data received through Central Insecticide Board and Registration Committee (CIB & RC) recommends the MRLs after performing risk assessment considering the dietary consumption of Indian population and health concerns in respect of all age groups.

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Almost 43 pc health insurance policyholders struggled to get claims processed in last 3 yrs: Survey

"Despite some interventions by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) consumers continue to grapple with insurance companies to get their health claims," Localcircles said in a statement.

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We think we control our health - but corporations selling forever chemicals, fossil fuels and ultra-processed foods have a much greater role

When companies act to conceal the harm their products do, they prevent us from protecting ourselves and our children. We now have many well-documented cases of corporate wrongdoing, such as asbestos, fossil fuels, pesticides, herbicides sugar, silica, and of course tobacco.

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