Dhaka, Oct 27 (IANS) As many as six people died due to dengue in Bangladesh in the 24 hours leading up to Monday morning, raising the total number of fatalities from the mosquito-borne disease in the country to 269 in...
New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) Vigilance is an institutional habit, said Health Minister JP Nadda on Monday, while launching the 'Vigilance Awareness Week 2025'.The 'Vigilance Awareness Week' is being observed across the country from October 27 to November 2 with...
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) in medicine is redefining diagnostics and patient care in India, said Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh on Saturday.Addressing the 54th Foundation Day and...
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has launched the Mission for Advancement in High-Impact Areas (MAHA)-Medical Technology (MedTech) to boost the country's medical technology ecosystem,...
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) While technology must be leveraged for strengthening diagnosis and detection, the human touch should not go, said Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare JP Nadda on Saturday.Nadda was addressing the 50th Annual Convocation Ceremony...
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) Researchers have developed microscopic metal particles that can kill cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue, offering a potential new direction for more targeted and less toxic cancer treatments.The study by the team from the Royal...
New Delhi, Oct 25 (IANS) Canadian researchers have found that scanning the tiny blood vessels in the eyes may help predict a person's risk of developing heart disease and how fast they're biologically ageing.The study, published in the journal Science...
Addis Ababa, Oct 24 (IANS) The death toll from ongoing cholera outbreaks across Africa has surpassed 6,700 so far this year, the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) said. During an online media briefing, Yap Boum II,...
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) The healthcare sector must move from overdependence on government funding and enable private participation to attain global benchmarks, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology on Friday.He was speaking while inaugurating...
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) The Ministry of Women and Child Development on Friday announced a change in the toll-free helpline number for POSHAN and the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY). The new number will make it easier for...
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) The Ministry of Ayush on Friday announced a two-day national seminar to boost liver health through Ayurveda, taking forward its commitment to evidence-based traditional medicine.The national seminar -- Hepatobiliary Wellness through Ayurveda: Bridging Traditional Wisdom...
New Delhi, Oct 24 (IANS) World Polio Day reminds of India’s remarkable journey in eliminating polio, with national efforts and strong public participation, said Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Friday.World Polio Day is celebrated annually on October 24 to...