Tag: health
Kofi Annan Commends Delhi Government's Mohalla Clinics
Former UN Secretary General Kofi Annan has lauded the Delhi government for providing free primary health care through Mohalla Clinics -- an initiative that is "consistent with the Universal Health Coverage (UHC) goal" of the World Health Organization.....
Australia Honours 4 Indian-origin Persons With Awards
Australia has honoured four Indian-origin persons here with its civilian awards for their contributions in the field of medicine and work towards the community, a media report said.....
George H.W. Bush Released From Hospital After 16 Days
Former President George H.W. Bush was released from a Houston hospital after a 16-day stay for pneumonia, media reports said.....
Rs 48,853 Cr For Health; Jharkhand, Gujarat To Get AIIMS
The government on Wednesday allocated Rs 48,853 crore for the health sector for the financial year 2017-18 -- a 23 per cent increase, and announced two new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jharkhand and Gujarat.....
Over 300 Tihar Jail Inmates Screened For Health Issues
Over 300 inmates -- all above the age of 60 years -- were screened for health issues during a day-long medical camp held here in the Tihar Central Jail on Thursday. ....
Malaria Causing Superbugs Can Enter India, Warns Scientist
Detection of malaria parasites resistant to the frontline artemisinin (ART) combination therapy in some south Asian countries should worry India, Govindarajan Padmanabhan a top biochemist and malaria researcher at the Indian Institute of Science here has warned. ....
Normalise Heart Rate With World's Smallest Pacemaker
A pacemaker similar to the size of a nickel can be implanted in patients to restore the heart's normal rhythm, when it is unable to pump enough oxygen-rich blood, experts have said.....
RWAs Urge Kejriwal To Get Himself Treated At Mohalla Clinic
Representatives of various Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) on Monday urged Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to get himself treated for his diabetes at the mohalla clinics instead of going to Bengaluru.....
Stem Cell Treatment Effective In Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear
With stem cell treatment effective in several health conditions, including spinal problems, doctors say the medical procedure can also help in speedy recovery of anterior cruciate ligament tear - a common chronic sports injury.....
Green Tea May Help Fight Bone Marrow Disorders
A compound found in green tea could have life saving potential for patients who face often-fatal medical complications associated with bone marrow disorders, says a study. ....
