Gowri Kulkarni, Head of Medical Operations, MediBuddy Obesity has become a significant public health challenge in India over the last two decades. The National Family Health Survey round 5 (NFHS-5, 2019–21) highlights that nearly one in every four men or women in the country
Stressing the pivotal role of sports in youth development and public health, the Governor of Himachal Pradesh has called for greater promotion of sports activities as an effective strategy to mitigate the growing menace of drug abuse. Addressing stakeholders, educators, youth, and policymakers at a
Indore, often celebrated as India’s cleanest city, is embarking on a pioneering mission to eliminate malaria by 2030 through the large-scale use of drone technology. The city, which has achieved significant milestones in sanitation and urban cleanliness, is now taking the lead in deploying innovative
Every year, 100,000 people die from DVT in the U.S. Walk organized by KIMS Hospital at Necklace Road Blood clots in veins can pose a severe health risk, but daily walking can help prevent them, said Dr. Bollineni Bhaskar Rao, CMD of KIMS Group of Hospitals. To
Government Strengthens Healthcare Investments with Strategic Allocations and Technological Advancements In a significant step toward fortifying the nation's healthcare infrastructure, India's Government Health Expenditure (GHE) has increased to 1.84% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), with a dedicated trajectory aimed at achieving 2.5% by the year
Adults taking Mounjaro® with diet and exercise in a controlled clinical trial lost on average 21.8 kg. at the highest dose (15mg) and 15.4 kg at the lowest dose (5mg) over a period of 72 weeks.1,2 Individual results may vary Mounjaro® delivered superior A1C reductions
The Medical Technology Association of India (MTaI), representing leading research-based medical technology companies, emphasizes the need for a balanced assessment of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organization's (CDSCO) role in regulating medical devices and drugs. MTaI acknowledges recent reforms aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and
A significant increase in pediatric pneumonia cases has brought to light the escalating issue of antibiotic resistance, posing a severe threat to children's health globally. Medical experts are raising alarms over the diminishing effectiveness of standard antibiotic treatments, emphasizing the urgent need for comprehensive strategies
Dr Parimala V Thirumalesh, senior consultant, neonatology and pediatrics, at Aster CMI Hospital Childhood obesity is rising at an alarming rate across India, and experts warn that the country lacks comprehensive data to tackle the issue effectively. While global health agencies have long flagged obesity as
A groundbreaking study published in The Lancet has revealed alarming statistics on the global obesity crisis, predicting that by 2050, over half of the world’s adult population and nearly a third of children and adolescents will be classified as overweight or obese. This unprecedented surge
