Massachusetts 2nd US state with child pneumonia outbreak

IANS | December 4, 2023 5:15 PM

San Francisco, Dec 4 (IANS) As the mysterious pneumonia cases in children rise across the world, Massachusetts has become the second US state to report a sudden surge in the number of pneumonia cases in young kids.

Indian Public Health Standards on anvil: Ministry

IANS | December 4, 2023 4:31 PM

Thiruvananthapuram, Dec 4 (IANS) In a move to ensure Indian Public Health Standards (IPHS) in public health system, Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) will shortly come out with a draft for states to adopt IPHS over a period of time, said an official at a global conclave here on Monday.

Explained: What's the importance of 'Health Day at COP28'?

IANS | December 3, 2023 5:04 PM

New Delhi, Dec 3 (IANS) In a historic move, the COP28 UAE Presidency, in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO) is hosting the first ever Health Day at a COP on Sunday, to explore the climate-health nexus and pledge action on climate-induced health crises across the planet.

First elbow replacement surgery done at KGMU

IANS | December 3, 2023 11:00 AM

Lucknow, Dec 3 (IANS) Orthopaedic surgeons at King George's Medical University (KGMU) have relieved Veer Bhadra, a farmer, of pain and stiffness with the first elbow replacement surgery here.

Attacks on doctors, nurses becoming trend in Bengal: Governor

IANS | December 2, 2023 7:10 PM

Kolkata, Dec 2 (IANS) Physical harassment and assaults on doctors, nurses and other hospital staff by close relations or associates of the patients are reaching alarming proportions in the state, West Bengal Governor CV Ananda Bose, said on Saturday.