Out of 6 cr people screened in 17 states, Sickle Cell Disease found in 2.16 lakh: JP Nadda in LS

Replying to a question, the health minister said the National Sickle Cell Anaemia Elimination Mission (NSCAEM) was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi from Madhya Pradesh on July 1, 2023 to eliminate SCD.

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1,114 hospitals de-empanelled, 1,504 penalised under Ayushman Bharat Insurance scheme

In a written reply, Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Prataprao Jadhav said that Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY) is governed on a zero-tolerance policy towards misuse and abuse. Various steps are taken for prevention, detection and deterrence of different kinds of irregularities that could occur in the scheme at different stages of its implementation, he added.

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APMC seeks more time, clarification from HC on foreign medical graduate registration

"APMC filed a review petition in the High Court on Thursday (August 7) seeking clarity in respect of two verdicts delivered by it in the matter of period of internship required for FMGs," said the release from the Health, Medical and Family Welfare Department.

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WHO calls US axing mRNA vaccine contracts a 'significant blow'

The US health department's Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority is "terminating 22 mRNA vaccine development investments because the data show these vaccines fail to protect effectively against upper respiratory infections like COVID and flu", Kennedy said.

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ICMR Hosts Nationwide Student Outreach Program to Promote Science and Health Research

Hosted at ICMR institutes and Model Rural Health Research Units, the program introduced students to biomedical and health research while highlighting ICMR’s contributions to public health.

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ICMR to hold nationwide outreach event for school students on Friday

In a first-of-its-kind effort, all ICMR institutes will simultaneously host interactive, educational activities designed to engage thousands of young minds in the world of science, health and biomedical research, officials said.

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ChatGPT isn’t your therapist anymore: OpenAI draws the line as emotional AI gets a reality check

Rather than replacing therapists, ChatGPT’s evolving role might be better suited to enhancing human-led care — like training mental health professionals or offering basic stress management tools — not stepping in during moments of crisis.

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