Dr. Wasim Ghori As we observe World Diabetes Day on November 14th, it's imperative to address the escalating diabetes pandemic in India. As a Diabetologist, I emphasize the critical role of early detection, screening, and prevention in mitigating the burden of diabetes. The Alarming Reality: India is home
Prachi Kaushik, founder and director of Vyomini Social Enterprise, has been awarded the prestigious ‘Mahila Seva Shiromani Samman Award’ by the Voluntary Health Association of Delhi (VHAD). This accolade recognizes her outstanding contributions to the field of women's menstrual health and hygiene, which have improved
By Dr. Vandana Bhatia In vitro fertilization (IVF) has transformed fertility treatments, offering new hope to couples facing infertility due to factors like blocked fallopian tubes, male infertility, recurrent miscarriages, endometriosis, and diminished ovarian reserve. IVF involves fertilizing eggs outside the body in a controlled lab
Winner of Aster Guardians Global Nursing Awards 2023 – Nurse Margaret Shepherd from the UK donates to a fund for free genetic testing for neonatal diabetes from the 2 CR INR prize. This donation is part of efforts to mark World Diabetes Day 2024, which
This key accreditation opens doors to expanded global business opportunities by enabling quicker approvals in other PIC/S member countries. Venus Remedies Limited, a leading exporter of affordable generic drugs with presence in more than 80 countries, has achieved a major regulatory milestone by receiving Good Manufacturing
Dr. Charan Teja Koganti, Consultant Neuropsychiatrist, KIMS Hospitals, Kondapur “Mental Health at Work". This World Mental Health Day, WHO is uniting with partners to highlight the vital connection between mental health and work. A safe, healthy working environment can act as a protective factor for mental health
The WHO Academy has officially launched its inaugural Training of Trainers (TOT) Program for Emergency Units Preparedness and Response, focusing on Mass Casualty Management (MCM) at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Trauma Centre in the national capital. This initiative marks a significant
In a remarkable feat, Kauvery Hospitals, Marathahalli, Bengaluru, has successfully conducted a total knee replacement surgery together- a very rare case witnessed in the Indian orthopaedic landscape. A mother in her late 70s and her son in his 50s, both battling severe knee arthritis, underwent total knee
A recent study published in the reputed Indian Journal of Traditional Knowledge (IJTK) by researchers conducting the PHI-Public Health Initiative claims the drug reduces anaemia among adolescent girls. The initiative was undertaken to mainstream the use of ‘Siddha’ drugs to combat anaemia. The group of researchers
Amrita Hospital Faridabad hosted the 3rd International Conference on Healthcare Quality and Patient Safety which was organized by the National Quality of Care Network (NQOCN). The conference aimed to bring healthcare leaders, policymakers, and experts from around the world under one roof to discuss and
