Indian doctors emphasise shifting healthcare focus to prevention and early detection to improve outcomes for lifestyle diseases and cancer.
The initiative follows India's supply of over 45 tonnes of medical assistance to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention in May and June.
Three persons infected with Coronavirus have been admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata. Earlier, a 10-year-old boy had to be admitted to a private hospital in Kolkata after being infected with Coronavirus.
Experts say that along with Covid-19, there is also a rise in influenza, adenoviruses, and rhinoviruses, which has led to a growing number of patients visiting hospitals with cough, fever, sore throat, and body aches.
Having an underlying medical condition does not mean a person will definitely become severely ill. However, it does mean that extra precautions are still necessary.
Covid-19 hasn't disappeared, it has become endemic. That means the virus continues to circulate, causing occasional outbreaks without the large, unpredictable waves seen earlier. Here's what endemic Covid means, who's still at risk and the precautions that continue to matter.
Jaan Kumar Sanu's Covid-19 diagnosis is a reminder that the virus has not disappeared. However, thanks to vaccination and widespread immunity, most infections today are mild and recover with supportive care at home.
A 52-year-old man from Kadapa's Rajampet area, who tested positive for COVID-19 after developing fever and cough, died while undergoing treatment at Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore.
An X-ray examination showed that both lungs were completely damaged, resulting in pneumonia, the DM&HO said. The disease did not subside even after four days of high-dose antibiotic treatment, prompting doctors to suspect a coronavirus infection, he said.
"By the time I reached Delhi, I collapsed. I was in the ICU. My body completely, drastically changed. I am dependent on insulin, now I am constantly monitoring my sugar levels," Maheep Kapoor shared
By examining how the viruses interact with immune systems in both human and bat cells, researchers found that a single genetic mutation can determine whether a virus remains confined to animals or becomes capable of infecting humans and causing severe disease.
The founder revealed that Ayush was working with startups abroad within months, and MIT recommended his course publicly.
The delayed onset of the monsoon appears to be one of the key reasons behind the surge in respiratory infections. This year, however, Mumbai has experienced alternating periods of heat, humidity and rainfall.
Spitting is common in football because players spend long periods running, sprinting and breathing heavily.
Nearly five years after the Broadway actor, Nick Cordero’s death from COVID 19, Amanda Kloots has revealed a special piece of jewellery created in his honour.
New Delhi, June 14 (IANS) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday hailed the expanding and evolving healthcare landscape of India, emphasising how the country worked hard to make quality healthcare more affordable and accessible in past twelve years.
The report noted that government spending on health received a significant boost during the COVID-19 pandemic, when expenditure rose to 1.84 per cent of GDP in 2021-22.
Kinshasa, May 19 (IANS) Around 131 suspected deaths and 513 suspected cases have been reported in the latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), DRC Health Minister Roger Kamba said Tuesday.
Russell Andrews explained ALS’ first signs appeared during the COVID 19 pandemic, but he did not understand at the time what was happening to his body.
Mailen Valle lost her father and two sisters during a hantavirus outbreak more than seven years ago in Epuyen, a...
The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted how quickly zoonotic diseases can spread globally. As a result, scientists worldwide have increased efforts to study viruses circulating in wildlife and improve early detection systems.
A viral 2022 tweet resurfaced during the MV Hondius hantavirus outbreak, fuelling panic online. Experts explain why misinformation spreads during health scares and how people can verify facts before sharing alarming posts.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced a total lockdown in India from midnight for 21 days to fight the spread of coronavirus.
India must also straight away allow internationally-recognized testing kits to be used here - these are already in use in the USA and Europe (do not delay by waiting for Indian clearance).
Coronavirus outbreak: Take necessary precautions. Practise personal hygiene and social isolation. Utilise this time to do all the things you never found the time to do earlier. Here are some more tips to maintain your mental health by Psychiatrist Dr Sanjay Chugh
Hopefully, you are following social distancing and not mingling, especially with large groups or in crowded places. Can wearing a mask help? Here's what doctors say:
People across the world are worried about the rising cases of COVID-19, a highly contagious disease caused by the Novel Coronavirus that was first detected in China's Wuhan in December last year. What should you do if you're feeling any little ill, flu-ish and you are worried that you have symptoms of coronavirus?
Coronavirus India: Airlines have been asked to ensure distance at check-in counters and enough space as passengers wait for their flights
With some 400 positive cases within a population of 1.3 billion, the burning question in the minds of many is whether India is under-reporting. Until a couple of days ago, there were strict, conservative criteria for COVID 19 testing.


Soap and water is still the best way to clean your hands. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.


Wash hands with warm or cold water. Lather soap to get it on the backs of hands, between fingers and under finger nails before rinsing off. According to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, the time spent should be 20 seconds (or the time taken to sing the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice).


If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer with at least 60 per cent alcohol.


The hand sanitizer should be applied to one palm before rubbing the hands together. While rubbing, the gel should be spread all over the hands and fingers, covering all surfaces until completely dry.


Cleansers and wipes are effective in cleaning and disinfecting objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.


Alcohol is effective at killing different types of microbes, including both viruses and bacteria. Coronavirus is the type of virus with an outer wrapping, called an envelope, which alcohol can kills.


Despite many DIY sites and programmes suggesting it, vodka doesn’t have enough alcohol content to effectively kill microbes.
India Coming Together Against COVID-19 campaign, an RB and NDTV initiative, aims to provide a platform to highlight the works of the unsung heroes, NGOs and community leaders at the frontline of the hygiene battle against COVID-19.
It is a small effort to keep Indians well informed with medical facts and the news that matters the most in their daily lives during the current lock-down. A campaign of hope despite of all of us being isolated.
The campaign will recognise and acknowledge the unsung heroes who are at the forefront of this battle against the coronavirus – doctors, the police, community kitchens, the suppliers of essential commodities. Pan-India stories on the effort being made to combat the virus – narrated by the administrators, the police and government bodies. We will also showcase how hygiene and handwashing are critical in this fight against Novel Coronavirus.

