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PM Modi is really nice: Children after meeting at Chhattisgarh's Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani child heart hospital

IANS | November 1, 2025 4:34 PM

Raipur, Nov 1 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi spent a heartwarming day with children at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Child Heart Hospital in Nava Raipur amid the 'Dil Ki Baat' programme, with around 2,500 children who had undergone life-saving heart surgeries under the ‘Gift of Life’ initiative gathered to meet him.

Committed to health partnership with Global South, India sends ARV drugs to Fiji

IANS | November 1, 2025 2:55 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Reaffirming its commitment to the Global South health partnership, India on Saturday delivered a consignment of Anti-Retro Viral (ARV) drugs to Fiji to assist in strengthening the island nation's health programme.

Campaigns like Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan to empower, transform women’s lives: PM

IANS | November 1, 2025 2:44 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Mass campaigns like the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan (Healthy Woman, Empowered Family) help to empower and transform the lives of women, said Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday.

Over 86 lakh Ayushman Vay Vandana cards created for senior citizens above 70 years: Govt

IANS | November 1, 2025 12:58 PM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) More than 86.51 lakh senior citizens over 70 years have been provided Ayushman Vay Vandana (VVS) cards in a year of its launch, providing quality healthcare to all elderly, said the government on Saturday.

Covid during pregnancy may raise autism, motor disorder risk in kids by age 3

IANS | November 1, 2025 11:06 AM

New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Children born to mothers who had Covid-19 while pregnant may be at a high risk of suffering from developmental disorders, including speech delays, autism, and motor disorders, by the time they turn 3 years old, according to new research.

India sets 3 Guinness world records under ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar’ campaign

IANS | October 31, 2025 9:23 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) India has created history by setting three Guinness world records under the “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan,” Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Friday.

Sanjay Raut facing health issues, to stay away from public life for two months

IANS | October 31, 2025 5:47 PM

Mumbai, Oct 31 (IANS) Shiv Sena(UBT) MP and chief spokesperson Sanjay Raut on Friday said he will stay away from public life completely for the next two months due to health issues.

Narayana Health’s UK expansion shows Bharat's growing capabilities: Piyush Goyal

IANS | October 31, 2025 4:47 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Narayana Health’s acquisition of a UK hospital is a proud moment for India and also reflects Bharat's growing capabilities, said Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal on Friday.

Apple plans to notify 1 million people about hypertension

IANS | October 31, 2025 3:01 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Tech giant Apple is planning to notify one million people about hypertension -- a high blood pressure condition impacting about 1.3 billion adults globally -- using the alert feature on Apple Watch, said CEO Tim Cook.

New antivenom effective against 17 African snake species

IANS | October 31, 2025 1:36 PM

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Danish researchers have, in a groundbreaking innovation, developed an antivenom which has shown effectiveness against 17 African snake species, and could revolutionise the treatment of venomous snakebites.

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PM Modi is really nice: Children after meeting at Chhattisgarh's Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani child heart hospital

Committed to health partnership with Global South, India sends ARV drugs to Fiji

Campaigns like Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan to empower, transform women’s lives: PM

Over 86 lakh Ayushman Vay Vandana cards created for senior citizens above 70 years: Govt

Covid during pregnancy may raise autism, motor disorder risk in kids by age 3

India sets 3 Guinness world records under ‘Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar’ campaign

Sanjay Raut facing health issues, to stay away from public life for two months

Narayana Health’s UK expansion shows Bharat's growing capabilities: Piyush Goyal

Apple plans to notify 1 million people about hypertension

New antivenom effective against 17 African snake species

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