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HEALTH3d agoKarnataka: Medical college hospital gets ₹5.5 crore ICMR grant for rare skin disorder researchThe ₹5,50,08,874 grant, awarded for four years, will support the ADAPT-EB project — Developing Accessible Diagnostics and Affordable Precision Therapies for Epidermolysis Bullosa in the Indian population.The Hindu
HEALTH3d agoGovt. to ensure equal priority for all medical systems: Kerala Health MinisterThe Kerala Health Minister announced that the government plans to ensure equal priority for all medical systems. This statement outlines a policy direction for healthcare in the region.The Hindu
HEALTH3d agoEye donation awareness rally held in DharwadDeputy Commissioner of Dharwad, Snehal R., flagged off the eye donation awareness rally organised by Dr. Agarwal’s Eye Hospital, DharwadThe Hindu
HEALTH3d agoFSSAI’s proposed warning labels could let unhealthy foods escape scrutiny, says expertUnder the proposal to have red hexagonal warning labels on packaged foods, areas requiring scrutiny include the nutrient threshold, the timeline of the second phase, the definition of HFSS (foods high in fat, sugar, salt), the use of ‘added’ nutrients, the size of the warning label, and exemptionsThe Hindu
HEALTH3d agoJharkhand health department sounds alert after 8 persons tested positive for swine fluIn an advisory issued to all civil surgeons, medical colleges and district surveillance officials, the department asked them to remain vigilant, screen suspected cases and keep isolation wards ready at hospitalsThe Hindu
HEALTH3d agoSwine Flu Returns : H1N1 Surge in India Prompts New Doctor Warning on Self - Medication and Seasonal RisksSwine Flu (H1N1) has seen a surge in India, leading doctors to issue new warnings about self-medication and seasonal risks. This reports on a public health concern and associated medical advice.openthemagazine.com · India
HEALTH3d agoWhy shortage of ‘young’ corneas is hampering corneal blindness prevention drive in KeralamOphthalmologists point out that at a time when Keralam has been expanding facilities for corneal transplantation in public health institutions, the focus should be on developing robust Hospital Cornea Retrieval Programmes (HCRP) in both public and private sectorsThe Hindu
HEALTH3d agoOfficials told to prepare extensive healthcare plan for Godavari Pushkarams 2027Health Minister Satya Kumar Yadav reviews arrangements, stresses strict monitoring of drinking-water quality, food safety, and communicable diseases; directes officials to fill vacancies soonThe Hindu
HEALTH4d agoFSSAI proposes front-of-pack red pictorial warnings for foods high in fat, sugar, salt‘The proposal is intended to provide a simple, prominent and easily comprehensible warning to consumers regarding food products which are high in specified nutrients of concern, says FSSAI affidavit filed in the Supreme CourtThe Hindu
HEALTH4d ago‘Peptide Party’ in Bengaluru cancelled after FSDA seeks regulatory detailsThe development followed a notice issued by the FSDA on Thursday after it took note of social media publicity for the proposed eventThe Hindu
HEALTH4d agoMBBS counselling: KNRUHS’s first-phase web options from todayThe first phase of web options for MBBS counselling by KNRUHS is scheduled to commence today. This marks a routine administrative step for medical admissions.The Hindu
HEALTH4d agoFood safety: Hotel owners propose test labs at meeting with KhaderHotel owners have proposed establishing test laboratories to address food safety concerns during a meeting with Khader. This initiative aims to enhance public health standards.The Hindu
HEALTH4d ago1,209 HIV-positive patients have undergone cardiac procedures at Jayadeva since 2013With advances in antiretroviral therapy, HIV patients are living longer. This has also brought greater attention to long-term health concerns, including cardiovascular diseaseThe Hindu
HEALTH4d agoDelhi Sees Surge in H1N1 Cases as Tally Crosses 2,600Shafaqna India: Delhi recorded 166 fresh H1N1 cases in the last 24 hours, taking the cumulative tally of swine flu cases in the capital to 2,612, according to Delhi government data. The number of Influenza-A cases has also risen to 3,300, up from 3,177 recorded a day earlier. Health Minister Pankaj Kumar Singh on Thursday visited [...]in_shafaqna · iraq
HEALTH4d agoEAGLE signs MoU with IRCS to check drug abuse in Andhra PradeshIRCS volunteers to join EAGLE teams in creating awareness among students in schools and colleges against the menaceThe Hindu
HEALTH4d agoFDA cancels drug sale licences of Cipla Pharma & Life Sciences' Pune Carry and Forwarding unitThe regulator had found that medicines were stored directly on the floor and flagged deficiencies in procedures for handling expired medicinesThe Hindu
HEALTH4d agoOdisha colleges told to cut cooking oil use , skip puris , vadas and bondasColleges in Odisha have been advised to reduce their use of cooking oil and avoid serving certain fried foods like puris, vadas, and bondas. This measure is likely aimed at promoting healthier eating habits.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
HEALTH5d agoAlert Against Influenza - Daily ExcelsiorAn alert has been issued regarding influenza, likely informing the public about health precautions or current disease status. This concerns public health and potential seasonal illness.dailyexcelsior.com · India
HEALTH5d agoJNIMS Paper IV : A roadmap for reform"JNIMS Paper IV" outlines a plan for reform within the institution, detailing a strategic roadmap for changes. This pertains to administrative and operational improvements within a health organization.thesangaiexpress.com · India
HEALTH5d agoAndhra Pradesh: High-level panel holds talks with junior doctors’ body on demandsCommittee discusses six demands raised by JUDA; another round of discussions to be held on increase in stipendsThe Hindu
HEALTH5d agoSCoR officers and medical team assist pregnant woman deliver on train at Vijayawada railway stationSCoR officers and a medical team assisted a pregnant woman in delivering her baby on a train at Vijayawada railway station. This highlights a successful emergency medical response in a public setting.The Hindu
HEALTH6d agoH1N1 in India: A seasonal surge, not a new strain, says ICMRDelhi has reported 1,777 H1N1 cases this year, while Karnataka had recorded 4,212 laboratory-confirmed influenza cases across 32 districts by August 22. Maharashtra, too, has reported a rise in H1N1 infectionsThe Hindu
HEALTHAug 25Delhi CM calls emergency meet over H1N1 spread as 3 , 000 cases reported so far ; health minister says under control The Delhi Chief Minister has convened an emergency meeting concerning the spread of H1N1, with 3,000 cases reported. The health minister, however, states the situation is currently under control.hindustantimes.com · India
HEALTHAug 23No new H1N1 strain in India, existing vaccines sufficient, says ICMRInfluenza strains currently circulating are well matched with the vaccine strains, and the seasonal flu is self-limiting, ICMR said, adding that people with underlying medical conditions are at risk of complicationThe Hindu