Dr. S M Fayaz, Consultant - Internal Medicine, Aster Whitefield Hospital, BengaluruExercise is not only about achieving a fit body; it's a fundamental part of building a healthy life. A lack of physical activity can lead to various health issues. Regular exercise promotes both mental
Stakeholders Emphasize Need for Enhanced Government Support to Address Sector ChallengesAs the Union Budget 2025 approaches, key stakeholders within the healthcare industry are urging the government to implement strategic reforms aimed at propelling the sector forward. The primary appeals include tax reductions on health insurance
Comprehensive Vaccination Campaigns Underway NationwideThe Government of India is steadfast in its commitment to eradicating Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) by 2030, implementing a series of robust measures to safeguard the nation's livestock and bolster the agricultural economy.National Animal Disease Control Programme (NADCP)Launched in September
State Becomes 34th to Implement National Health Assurance SchemeThe Government of Odisha has officially joined the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY), marking a pivotal advancement in the state's healthcare infrastructure. This strategic integration is set to provide comprehensive health coverage to
Hyderabad to Host Southeast Asia's First DynamicARC Proton Therapy SystemAIG Hospitals, a leading multispecialty healthcare institution, has unveiled plans to invest ₹800 crore in establishing a dedicated oncology centre at its Gachibowli campus in Hyderabad. This significant investment underscores the hospital's commitment to advancing cancer
Bioengineers at Rice University have achieved a significant milestone in synthetic biology by creating a versatile construction kit for engineering custom sense-and-respond circuits within human cells. This pioneering research, detailed in the journal Science, holds the potential to transform treatments for complex conditions, including autoimmune
Dr. Amit Shrivastav, Director and Head of Department, Neurology, Yatharth Hospital, Greater NoidaTrauma to the brain and spine represents some of the most serious injuries a person can face, often with profound and long-lasting effects. These injuries, which may result from accidents, falls, or sports-related
In a landmark medical feat, a multidisciplinary team led by Dr. Bharat Shah, Dr. Shruti Tapiawala, Dr. Pradeep Rao, Dr. Jitendra Jagtap, and at Gleneagles Hospital, Parel, Mumbai, successfully performed the city’s first HLA compatible, acceptable mismatch domino kidney transplant of the year. This extraordinary
The Chhattisgarh government has achieved a significant milestone by distributing medical supplies worth ₹259.7 crore within a span of nine months. This unprecedented accomplishment underscores the state's commitment to enhancing healthcare accessibility and quality for its residents.Strategic Healthcare InitiativesUnder the leadership of Chief Minister Bhupesh
The Government of Uttar Pradesh has reported significant progress in its 100-day intensive tuberculosis (TB) campaign, identifying 9,340 TB-infected individuals within the first month of the initiative.Campaign OverviewLaunched on December 7, 2024, under the directives of Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the campaign initially targeted 15
