Ayushman driving big gains in cancer treatment: Lancet

According to the study published in The Lancet Regional Health - Southeast Asia, which investigated treatment history of 6,695 patients undergoing cancer treatment at seven major hospitals in the country, most received treatment in 20 days. There were few instances of people getting treatment in two months from cancer diagnosis.

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Health Minister Nadda seeks states' support for TB elimination campaign

Highlighting that the rate of TB decline in India from 2015 to 2024 at 17.7 per cent is double the global average of 8.3 per cent, Nadda said deaths due to TB have reduced significantly in the country by 21.4 per cent in the last 10 years.

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Severe air pollution in PoGB causes health risks, low visibility

PoGB is grappling with an electricity shortage, as residents receive only 2-3 hours of electricity per day. With the high cost of LPG gas connections, many are left with no choice but to burn harmful materials for warmth. Skardu TV reported that the government is urged to find sustainable and affordable alternatives to address the energy crisis and reduce pollution in the region.

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Diarrhoea continues to be 'leading killer' among children under 5 and elderly, study finds

These estimates are the latest and most comprehensive from the Global Burden of Disease (GBD), coordinated by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME) at the University of Washington, US.

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MoS Health Anupriya Patel highlights growth potential of India's medical device sector

Addressing the plenary session on "Charting India's MedTech Revolution: MedTech Expansion Roadmap to 2047", she said, "The medical device sector in India is recognised as a sunrise sector because of its immense growth potential driven by the country's increasing healthcare needs, technological innovations, government support and emerging market opportunities."

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Two hospitals empanelled in PM-JAY suspended, two penalised

State health minister Rushikesh Patel said that the PM-JAY scheme is for the betterment of poor patients and no scam will be tolerated. "All empanelled hospitals are being checked," he said. "We are also ensuring that no patient suffers due to the drive."

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Ayurveda has potential to strengthen global healthcare systems: PM Modi

Ayurveda has the potential to strengthen the global healthcare systems as it focuses on providing "comprehensive remedies" to various health problems and lays equal emphasis on prevention, nutrition and mental health, the prime minister said.

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Why winter makes you more vulnerable to colds - public health nurse explains science behind season

Many viruses, including rhinovirus - the usual culprit for the common cold - influenza, and SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, remain infectious longer and replicate faster in colder temperatures and at lower humidity levels. This, coupled with the fact that people spend more time indoors and in close contact with others during cold weather, are common reasons that germs are more likely to spread.

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About 1.5m deaths a year during 2009-2019 linked with air pollution, Lancet study estimates

Researchers, including those at Ashoka University, Haryana, and Centre for Chronic Disease Control, New Delhi, said that the entire 1.4 billion population of India live in areas having PM2.5 levels higher than World Health Organization-recommended five micrograms per cubic metre yearly average.

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DCDC Health Services gets Rs 82 cr funding from British International Investment

The investment from BII will support DCDC in growing its network of clinics, with a rollout of over 900 dialysis machines in over 100 centres over the next three years. It is expected to reach over 15,000 unique patients, the majority of whom are low-income. This will also create around 1,000 direct jobs, the company added.

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States asked to submit action plans for implementation of national menstrual hygiene policy

The Union Health Ministry's letter to all states comes after the Supreme Court on November 12 stated that the effective roll-out of the policy would require comprehensive action plans tailored to the specific needs and contexts of each state and UT.

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India fighting TB in multi-pronged manner: PM Modi

In another post, Modi shared Union Health Minister JP Nadda's article on the fight against TB, saying it gave an insightful picture of the steps "we are continuously taking to make India TB-free".

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‘Consumption of organic food and return to Oriental Diets pave the way to better health : Dr Jitendra Singh

At the inaugural ETHealthworld Nutriwell Conclave 2024, Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasised the need for innovation and sustainability to address nutrition challenges. He highlighted the importance of adopting traditional dietary practices, such as organic food and minimal preservatives, while promoting collaboration between public and private sectors. Reflecting on India’s evolving food culture, Dr. Singh noted the blending of regional cuisines and the influence of global foods, pointing out that the nation's dietary habits are evolving alongside its society and development.

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Public investments in infra surpass pre-Covid level: Finmin

The Central government, in particular, has raised its capital investments sharply in recent years, using the high-multiplier effect of such spending to nurse the Covid-hit economy back to health fast. The Centre’s annual capex hike has been in the range of 17% to 39% annually since FY22.

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Aim of health coverage to all above 70 is to address challenges faced by them, RS told

Responding to a question, Union Health Minister J P Nadda said that on October 29, 2024, the government expanded Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) to provide free treatment benefits of up to Rs 5 lakh per year to all aged 70 years and above, irrespective of their socio-economic status.

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Cancer misinformation extremely prevalent in India; trust in science, medicine crucial: Report

Experts from Spotlight, the Data Intelligence unit of DataLEADS, a New Delhi-based digital media and technology company, along with doctors from First Check, a global health fact-checking initiative, conducted the analysis.

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Cost of health, life insurance to come down if GST Council decides to reduce taxes on premium: FM

To a query on how the government will ensure that insurance companies pass on the benefits of any GST reduction to consumers, rather than retaining them through increased premiums, Sitharaman said competitive pricing would bring down the cost of insurance.

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Health camps a tool for private hospitals to hike occupancy

Average occupancy in most hospital groups is about 60-70%. Footfalls in camps are closely monitored by marketing departments with calculations of what percentage of camp attendance gets converted to inpatients. There are quarterly plans for how many camps or outreach clinics have to be organised in which locations and of what specialties.

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Internet searches on mental health increased 41% this year: Report

The data paint a compelling picture of changing healthcare priorities among Indians, with particularly strong growth in such queries seen in non-metropolitan cities that registered a 25% increase in overall healthcare searches, said the report released by Justdial, which provides search services for products and services in India.

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Kerala nears achieving ‘one to zero’ goal in HIV prevention ahead of 2030 target

The minister said to end the AIDS epidemic as a public health threat by 2030, significant efforts are being made through the campaign ‘One to Zero goal: Zero new HIV infections, zero AIDS-related deaths, and zero stigma and discrimination'.

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