WHO, in collaboration with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), has announced a $518 million emergency response plan to combat the ongoing Ebola outbreak and strengthen preparedness efforts across affected regions. Announcing the initiative, WHO Director General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said
Health authorities in Rajasthan have placed a Ugandan woman under medical observation after she was identified during routine airport screening at Jaipur International Airport with symptoms consistent with Ebola Virus Disease. Officials emphasized that the case remains suspected, and laboratory confirmation is awaited. According to preliminary
Remote Patient Monitoring is rapidly emerging as a game changing component of India's healthcare ecosystem, enabling doctors to monitor patients' health in real time without requiring frequent hospital visits. Driven by digital health adoption, increasing smartphone penetration, and the growing burden of chronic diseases, RPM
Healthcare technology leader Johnson & Johnson MedTech has introduced its VARIPULSE Pulsed Field Ablation (PFA) Platform in India, marking a significant advancement in the treatment of cardiac arrhythmias, particularly atrial fibrillation (AFib) one of the most common heart rhythm disorders worldwide. The VARIPULSE Platform combines pulsed
There are gatherings that inform and there are gatherings that inspire. The Times Now Doctor's Day Conclave has always belonged to the latter. For nine consecutive years it has brought together the most distinguished minds in Indian healthcare to do something that the medical profession rarely
The terms "dietitian" and "nutritionist" are often used interchangeably, but healthcare experts say there are important differences between the two professions. Understanding these distinctions can help individuals make informed decisions when seeking guidance for weight management, chronic disease prevention, sports nutrition, or overall wellness. Both dietitians
Health authorities in Chhattisgarh's Durg district have placed three individuals who recently returned from Ebola affected African countries under 21-day home isolation as a precautionary public health measure, officials confirmed on Thursday. According to district health officials, none of the three travellers have shown any symptoms
Punjab Health Minister Dr. Balbir Singh has announced the expansion of coverage under the state's healthcare scheme, a move aimed at improving access to specialized medical treatment and reducing the burden on patients who often travel long distances to major government hospitals for care. The decision
Vaping is increasingly gaining popularity among teenagers and young adults worldwide, but healthcare experts are warning that the trend may carry serious health risks despite being widely perceived as a safer alternative to traditional cigarettes. Electronic cigarettes, commonly known as e-cigarettes or vapes, are battery-operated devices
As heatwave conditions continue to affect several parts of India, healthcare experts are warning that drinking water alone may not be sufficient to prevent dehydration and heat-related illnesses. Doctors say maintaining electrolyte balance is equally important, especially during prolonged exposure to extreme temperatures and excessive
