Firecrackers make Delhi gasp for air, people line up at OPDs

GC Khilnani, the chairman of PSRI Institute of Pulmonary, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine who is also member of the technical advisory group of WHO Global Air Pollution and Health, said: “The impact of air pollution and increase in PM 2.5 due to fire crackers is different due to the contents in the particles. Emission from burning firecrackers have barium, potassium, sulphur along with colouring agents such as aluminium, lithium, copper, strontium and others.”

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Centre asks Delhi, 4 northern states to ramp up healthcare preparations to deal with pollution-triggered patient rush

The states have been advised to strengthen patient care services, orient doctors and staff to manage cases attributed to air pollution, and draft Health Sector Response Action Plans during high level of air pollution, particularly post-Diwali, stubble burning and winter days/months.

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The invisible threat: Understanding the dynamics of air pollution

Air pollution can cause respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, aggravate existing health conditions, and have adverse effects on the nervous system. Long-term exposure may lead to chronic health problems.

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Health Sec issues Air Pollution Advisory to Chief Sec of States/UTs

The Health Secretary shared an updated advisory with information on the subject and directives to the state health authorities for the dissemination of awareness about air pollution and its implications on the health of the citizens. These guidelines are issued with the hope that state authorities will implement policies to actively strengthen the health systems in place.

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India, Netherlands to cooperate on regulations for medical products

The MoI was signed during a meeting of Bhagwant Khuba, Union Minister of State for Chemicals and Fertilisers with Ernst Kuipers Minister of Health, Welfare and Sports of the Kingdom of Netherlands.

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IMA flags flaws in health insurance

On Monday, IMA state president Dr T Senthamil Pari said policyholders would be forced to go to “empanelled network hospitals”. This will curtail their right to choose their doctor and hospital.

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India pitches for equitable access to essential healthcare products

Bhagwant Khuba also said that the Forum must focus on marketing, upscaling regional manufacturing, efficient procurement and delivery systems, and repurposing existing infrastructure for efficient coordination during health emergencies, an official statement quoted Khuba as saying. He said this meeting provides a crucial opportunity to share experiences, challenges and successes in the development and manufacturing of diagnostic counter measures.

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