Nadda to announce new initiative for meditech industry, says senior official

Nadda will announce the initiative at the upcoming press conference on 100 days of the Narendra Modi government's third term. The programme underscores the government's commitment to leverage technology for better health outcomes, the official said.

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Mpox Cases: New strain that spreads from skin to skin contact becomes latest worry in fight against the virus

The outbreak escalated last month when the WHO declared it a global health emergency. A newly identified strain of mpox, which may spread more easily, has been detected in the eastern province of South Kivu, exacerbating challenges in a region already dealing with multiple crises.

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World better positioned against mpox than for Covid: vaccine alliance

The Covid catastrophe brought with it "important learnings, and those learnings were drawn upon", said Gavi chief Sania Nishtar."Those learnings cascaded into specific instruments that are now coming into play" against mpox, the former Pakistani health minister told AFP in an interview this week.

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India's air pollution toll: From cancer to preterm births, nation faces health & economic crisis

India grapples with the dual challenges of being both a developing and developed nation. Industrial waste, construction debris, untreated pollutants, plastic waste, and increasingly severe air pollution contribute to widespread environmental damage. This pollution not only harms the planet but also leads to a range of diseases—including respiratory issues, cardiovascular diseases, cancer, miscarriages, cognitive impairments, and dementia—affecting both individuals and the national economy.

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Adopt digital technology to manage patient data, Nadda urges hospitals

"Today, when patient data is transferred from one hospital to another, several challenges occur which include data security, interoperability, and accuracy of information," the health minister said, in a virtual address to the patient safety conference organised by National Accreditation Board for Hospitals (NABH) on World Patient Safety Day.

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Agitating doctors continue sit-in, 'cease work'; await state's action on ground

Accepting the bulk of the five-point charter of demand placed by the agitating junior doctors, Banerjee had on Monday night announced her decision to transfer a section of Kolkata Police and the state health department top brass, including CP Vineet Goyal, from their respective positions.

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New Covid variant, XEC, spreading rapidly across the world. Know symptoms, precautions

The XEC strain is said to be a hybrid of the KS. 1.1 and KP.3.3 variants. It was initially detected in Germany in June but has since been found in 15 countries spanning three continents.​​​The symptoms of the XEC variant are similar to those of other Covid-19 variants and common illnesses like colds and flu. The National Health Service (NHS) lists the main symptoms as High temperature or shivering (chills), continuous cough, Loss or change to the sense of smell or taste, Shortness of breath, Feeling tired or exhausted.

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Awareness needed for donation of corneal tissues to eradicate corneal blindness: Experts

Sujata Das, secretary of EBAI, said corneal blindness is a major public health issue and a leading cause of preventable blindness in India. “Corneal blindness affects people of all ages. The primary causes include infections, injuries, and diseases like dystrophy,” she added.

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Expanding Ayushman Bharat to cost Centre ₹2,000 crore per year

​On Wednesday, the Union cabinet approved the health coverage to all senior citizens in the country aged 70 years and above irrespective of income under the flagship scheme. It is expected to benefit about 45 million families - with 60 million senior citizens - with free health insurance cover of ₹5 lakh per family per annum.

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ABPM-JAY to cover aged 70 or above likely to be operational within a week: Official Sources

​The expansion, with a coverage of 5 lakh per family annually is expected to bring substantial relief to those who are 70 year old and above. The beneficiary of the scheme aged 70 and above will receive a new health card, ensuring streamlined access to get healthcare benefits.

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Government extends Ayushman Bharat to all seniors aged 70+: A game-changer for elderly healthcare

Being the world’s largest publicly funded health insurance scheme the scheme has far reaching implications both on public health and finances analysing such granular attributes along with their effects. Several industry stalwarts shared their views with ETHealthworld regarding the announcement. The scheme aims to benefit nearly 4.5 crore families, including six crore senior citizens by making them eligible to avail the benefits of publicly funded health assurance scheme which provides health cover of Rs 5 lakh per family annually for secondary and tertiary care hospitalisation.

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Pre-cancerous lung nodules seen 3 years before symptoms in AI programme developed in Mumbai

The paper, which was presented as a poster at the ongoing World Conference on Lung Cancer in San Diego, looked at X-ray scans of newly diagnosed lung cancer patients in whom previous scans (taken during health checkups at least six months prior) had missed reporting the nodules.

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Union Cabinet approves projects worth Rs 1.02 lakh crore: A bigger health cover programme to all citizens of 70 & above, fresh e-drive & rural roads push

​Seniors with private health insurance or covered by the Employees' State Insurance scheme will be eligible. However, those already covered by other public health insurance programmes such as the Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS), Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS) and Ayushman Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) can choose to stick with them or opt for AB PM-JAY, an official statement said.

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GST Council sets up GoM on reduction in GST on health insurance; cuts rate on cancer drugs

​The issue of taxation of insurance premiums had figured in Parliament discussions with Opposition members demanding that health and life insurance premiums be exempt from the GST. Even Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari wrote to Sitharaman on the issue.

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Mpox confirmed in man who travelled from country experiencing disease spread: Govt

​A man who recently travelled from a country experiencing mpox transmission has tested positive for the disease, the Union Health Ministry said on Monday "The previously suspected case of mpox has been verified as a travel-related infection. Laboratory testing has confirmed the presence of mpox virus of the West African clade-2 in the patient," it said.

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Need to integrate HIMS portal with other portals of ministry: Health secretary

​There is a need to integrate the Health Management Information System (HMIS) portal with the Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) portal and other portals of the health ministry to ensure that the data is uploaded timely and analysed carefully, Union Health Secretary Apurva Chandra said On Monday

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MoHFW releases Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure and Human Resources) 2022-23

The document gives a cross analysis across the states on the availability and deficiencies in manpower and infrastructure. The data is immensely helpful in understanding the requirements of the states, their priority areas and formulating policies and targeted campaigns, he said. The health statistics also aids in making a comparison in the performance of the states on different parameters: Union Health Secretary

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India starts registration of hand transplantation patients

​India has set up a registry for the first time for patients requiring hand transplantation, with officials saying it will facilitate the allocation of the donated organ in a transparent manner and on a priority basis. The registration will be accepted in the national registry maintained by the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organization (NOTTO), which falls under the agies of the Union Health Ministry.

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Suspected Mpox case in Delhi, Health Ministry says no cause of alarm

​The Ministry stated that the development aligns with the earlier risk assessment conducted by the National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) and there is no cause of any undue concern. It further asserted that the country is fully prepared to deal with such isolated travel-related cases and has robust measures in place to manage and mitigate any potential risk.

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Researchers find no improvements in mental health of pet owners, say benefits overstated

​The benefits of owning a pet might be overstated, researchers have said after tracking more than 6,000 people for 12 months, the finding contradicting the popular assumption of improved mental health of those having a pet. In fact, the pet-owners reported slightly worse mental health outcomes compared to those who did not own one, the research team said.

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Health insurance GST: Indian states may be blocking the way for a big tax relief

Health Insurance Tax: The GST Council is set to discuss reducing the tax burden on health and life insurance policies, but faces resistance from states concerned about revenue loss. The debate follows Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari's call to scrap GST on health insurance due to rising premiums. Other agenda items include online gaming taxation and company branch regulations.

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ET Rajasthan Business Summit charting course for state’s health transformation

The summit will hold several dedicated sessions to explore the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the state's healthcare business landscape over the next decade through comprehensive discussions and in-depth analysis by key policymakers, Industry experts and various private stakeholders to understand the dynamics of Rajasthan's healthcare ecosystem and Identify potential investment opportunities for future.

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Long COVID inflicts deep scars on the lungs, but targeting specific immune cells could reverse damage − new research in mice

​Animal models, such as mice and rats, are a crucial tool that researchers use to study human diseases and develop treatment strategies. Although there are major differences between humans and animal models, the vast majority of our immune and organs systems function similarly. Such similarities in physiology have made significant health care discoveries, including those related to COVID-19, possible.

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Govt conducts first-of-its-kind mock drill to assess pandemic preparedness

Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J P Nadda appreciated this first-of-its-kind exercise, highlighting the role of the 'One Health Mission' by fostering collaborations to address health concerns of humans, animals and plants holistically and in a sustainable manner, it stated.

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20cr Indians lead 'inactive' lives, urban girls worst-hit, says study

Inactivity levels are based on WHO recommendations that adults should engage in at least 150mins of activity per week to mitigate health risks, anxiety and depression. Children and adolescents must be active 60 minutes per day - a number that is way off the charts for a society where parents and teachers constantly tell children that they should study first, play after.

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UNFPA urges private sector to invest in women employees' sexual, reproductive health

"Across Asia and the Pacific, millions of women employed in the garment and manufacturing sectors are young, often migrants, and hail from low-income families with limited access to healthcare and education. These challenges are further exacerbated by the lack of comprehensive sexual and reproductive health services, which directly impacts their health, job retention, and productivity," the UNFPA said in a statement.

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Relief for policyholders: Will 18% GST on term life insurance premium be removed in the GST meeting on September 9, 2024?

The upcoming GST Council meeting is expected to take a decision on removing the 18% GST levied on term life insurance premiums. This decision, if implemented, would provide much-needed relief to insurance customers who have been burdened by the additional tax. The 18% GST levied on life and health insurance premiums has been a contentious issue for several years, with various stakeholders calling for its removal.

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All not well in health dept, says Delhi HC as it asks AIIMS director to implement hospital reforms

​Observing that "all is not well" in the city's health department which is witnessing a "bitter" fight between authorities, the Delhi High Court on Monday tasked the AIIMS director with the responsibility of implementing the recommendations of the six-member expert committee headed by Dr S K Sarin for improving services at Delhi government-run hospitals

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Panel report on Covid ‘irregularities’ may be tabled in winter session

The commission's terms of reference included probing purchases of medicines, Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) kits, Covid-19 management equipment, ventilators, and oxygen cylinders by the health and medical education departments. Additionally, the commission was asked to investigate deaths due to oxygen shortage.

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