Sunday, 16 March 2025

Health

India made significant strides in healthcare since 2014, focus on quality, affordability: Nadda
A SIGNIFICANT STRIDE

India made significant strides in healthcare since 2014, focus on quality, affordability: Nadda

NEW DELHI:India has made a significant stride in healthcare since 2014, with particular emphasis on quality and affordability for all, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday.

H5N1 in cats: Chhindwara on high alert, normalcy expected after March 4
HIGH ALERT

H5N1 in cats: Chhindwara on high alert, normalcy expected after March 4

BHOPAL: Normalcy is expected to return after March 4 in Chhindwara town as the H5N1 virus was detected in domestic cats. The meat, chicken, and egg markets are closed and people are advised to visit government hospitals if they have any flu-like symptoms.

K’taka takes steps to contain bird flu outbreak in district, orders poultry culling in farm
BIRD FLU

K’taka takes steps to contain bird flu outbreak in district, orders poultry culling in farm

CHIKKABALLAPUR: As the district authorities take steps to contain the bird flu outbreak in the Chikkaballapur district, located close to Bengaluru, the State Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department has issued an order to cull 350 chickens in a poultry farm.

Twin studies show neurological, respiratory disorders linger up to three years post-Covid
RESPIRATORY DISORDERS

Twin studies show neurological, respiratory disorders linger up to three years post-Covid

NEW DELHI: While the Covid-19 pandemic is over, its effects continue to haunt a large majority of people infected by the infectious disease. Two separate studies have shown that several neurological and respiratory disorders as well as other health complications continue to affect people who were hospitalised with the disease.

Health alert issued for measles outbreak in Australia's Victoria state
ISSUED FOR MEASLES

Health alert issued for measles outbreak in Australia's Victoria state

SYDNEY: A health alert has been issued over a local outbreak of measles in Australia's second-most populous state.

Congo, WHO investigate mysterious illness cluster as death toll reaches 60
A NEW CLUSTER OF ILLNESSES

Congo, WHO investigate mysterious illness cluster as death toll reaches 60

KINSHASA: Health authorities in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), in cooperation with the World Health Organisation (WHO), are investigating a new cluster of illnesses and community deaths in Equateur Province, where a total of 1,096 people have fallen ill and 60 have died.

Indian pharma sector sees growth at 8 pc CAGR, export rates spike by 9 pc in 2024: Report
PHARMA SECTOR

Indian pharma sector sees growth at 8 pc CAGR, export rates spike by 9 pc in 2024: Report

NEW DELHI:The Indian pharma sector has grown at 8 per cent CAGR and has also seen a 9 per cent increase in export rates in 2024, according to a report.

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda arrives in Odisha for health summit
A NATIONAL SUMMIT

Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda arrives in Odisha for health summit

BHUBANESWAR: Union Health and Family Welfare Minister JP Nadda arrived in Odisha on Friday to participate in a national summit to be organised by National Health Mission in Puri.

Healthcare leads AI adoption in India, surpasses FMCG and manufacturing sectors: Report
THE CUSP OF A REVOLUTION

Healthcare leads AI adoption in India, surpasses FMCG and manufacturing sectors: Report

NEW DELHI: India’s healthcare sector is on the cusp of a revolution, with an increase in adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and technology-driven solutions, according to a report.

Prior infection with seasonal flu may guard against severe bird flu: Study
BIRD FLU

Prior infection with seasonal flu may guard against severe bird flu: Study

NEW DELHI: Previous infections with seasonal H1N1 flu may boost immunity and reduce the severity of H5N1 bird flu, according to a study.

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