IIM-R & Digital Health Academy launches diploma programs

The PGCPDH and DPDH are year-long programs involving online classes, interactive sessions, live discussions, and case studies. Participants will also have a three-day on-campus experience at IIM Raipur for hands-on learning and networking opportunities. The application process started on January 15, 2024, and the deadline for submissions is March 5, 2024

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India records 159 new COVID-19 infections, active case tally 1,623

India has registered a single-day rise of 159 new COVID-19 infections and the count of active cases of the disease stands at 1,623 in the country, the Union health ministry said on Saturday. One fatality due to the infection was reported in Kerala in a span of 24 hours, according to the data updated by the ministry at 8 am.

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Health Ministry to introduce new three-drug regimen for leprosy

"With the approval of the competent authority, the Ministry of Health has decided to introduce a three-drug regimen for Pauci-Bacillary (PB) cases in place of a two-drug regimen for six months, according to the latest globally accepted scientific research studies and evidence-based practices," the letter sent on January 17 read.

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AIIMS Bhubaneswar conducts successful trial of utilising drones in healthcare services

The drone completed the successful journey of 120 kms from AIIMS Bhubaneswar to Community Health Centre, Tangi in just 1.10 hours, carrying the essential blood supplies weighing around 2kg, without encountering any operational issues in the presence of AIIMS Bhubaneswar Director Ashutosh Biswas.

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Measles cases soar in Europe: WHO

Some 41 countries out of 53 the World Health Organization includes in its Europe region reported the infectious disease, WHO said. In 2022, 941 cases were registered.

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Medical education regulator asks States, UTs to do away with seat leaving bond in medical colleges

In a letter addressed to the Principal Secretary, Health and Medical Education of all states and UTs, president of the Under Graduate Medical Education Board of the NMC, Dr Aruna V Vanikar said the Commission has received grievances pertaining to the "alarming levels of stress, anxiety, and depression" faced by medical students specially PG students across various institutions.

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WHO chief worried about missing deadline for pandemic accord

"I must say I'm concerned that member states may not meet that commitment," said Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus in an address to the global health agency's Executive Board.

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