New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Union Health Minister, J.P. Nadda, on Tuesday flagged the slow rate of utilisation of central funds by states to improve health infrastructure, underscoring the need for timely implementation of projects and avoiding the false narrative that there is a shortage in the budget.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) In a bid to achieve 'Anaemia Mukt Bharat' (AMB), rice fortification initiative was scaled up in a phased manner, and by March 2024, all custom-milled rice has been replaced with fortified rice in every scheme, the government said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) Leading ophthalmologists on Tuesday warned that they are witnessing a sharp increase in cases of dry eye syndrome, myopia progression, eye strain and even early-onset squinting in children who spend hours watching reels on various social media platforms.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) A team of Australian researchers on Tuesday said that 4-degree Celsius rise in global temperatures would cut world GDP by around 40 per cent by 2100 – a sharp increase from previous estimates of around 11 per cent.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The Life Insurance Corporation of India’s (LIC) potential acquisition of a 40-49 per cent stake in ManipalCigna Health Insurance could reshape the health insurance market, a JP Morgan report said on Tuesday.
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) The number of Central Government Health Scheme (CGHS) beneficiaries has surged by 39 per cent from 34.2 lakh in 2019-20 to 47.6 lakh in 2023-24, according to latest health Ministry data.
Ranchi, March 31 (IANS) Minister of State for Defence and Member of Parliament from Ranchi, Sanjay Seth, is set to launch a special campaign on April 5 to screen and provide free treatment for fatty liver disease in his Parliamentary constituency.
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) US researchers have developed a new blood test that not only aids in the diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease but also indicates how far it has progressed.
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) Biotechnology remains a priority sector in India, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Monday.
New Delhi, March 31 (IANS) People with prolonged use of antidepressants may be at an increased risk of sudden cardiac death, which varies based on age and time of exposure, finds a study.
