A new study by the World Health Organisation (WHO) suggests that nearly 4 lakh deaths due to diarrhoeal diseases could be prevented if the Jal Jeevan Mission achieves its objective of providing clean water to all rural households. Launched by the government in
Alembic Pharmaceuticals announced on Monday that it has obtained approval from the US Food & Drug Administration (USFDA) to market a generic drug for cancer treatment. The company’s statement highlighted the approval for Fluorouracil Injection, marking a significant milestone in their pharmaceutical portfolio.
A recent study led by the UK’s Alan Turing Institute suggests that AI classifiers trained on audio recordings struggle to accurately determine whether an individual has Covid-19 by analyzing the sound of their coughs. The findings challenge previous claims suggesting high accuracy rates
Affordability concerns and a lack of understanding about insurance products stand out as the main barriers preventing individuals from availing themselves of health and life insurance in India, as highlighted in a recent consumer insights report by insurance marketplace Policybazaar.com. Cost and Complexity
Amid a surge in measles cases across various states, the Centre has urged states to consider administering an extra dose of measles and rubella vaccines to children aged nine months to five years in vulnerable regions. This decision comes following a notable increase
According to the latest update from the Union Health Ministry on Friday, India has witnessed a decline in active Covid cases to 3,380, accompanied by 163 new coronavirus infections reported nationwide. The country’s total Covid case tally now stands at 4.46 crore (4,46,76,678).
India continues to grapple with the COVID-19 pandemic as the number of active cases rose to 32,814, based on the latest data released by the Union Health Ministry on Sunday. Amidst this surge, the country reported 5,357 new coronavirus infections. Unfortunately, the death
In a heartwarming gesture of love and support, a son from Arizona grew out his hair for more than two years to create a wig for his mother, who lost her hair due to radiation treatment for a brain tumor. Melanie Shaha, a
In 2021, the Indian government launched the Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA), formerly known as Ayushman Bharat Health ID, with the objective of providing a digital health ID to the populace. Spearheaded by the National Health Authority (NHA), a part of the Ministry
India witnessed a total of 214 new cases of coronavirus infections on Saturday, with a slight uptick in the number of active cases, which now stands at 2,509, as per the latest data released by the Union health ministry. Current Scenario The total