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.
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As per the ministry, prior Environmental Clearance becomes mandatory for data centres depending on their physical footprint under Schedule 8 of the EIA Notification, 2006.
Keerthy Suresh's 41-hour no-sleep stretch highlights the intense demands many professionals face, but experts warn that prolonged sleep deprivation should never become routine.
Preliminary evidence suggests the blood filtration treatment could reduce some microplastic particles, though findings are limited and require more study.
Study reveals black crust from pollution weakens Humayuns Tomb sandstone
Lung cancer is often diagnosed at an advanced stage because its early symptoms are easy to overlook. A persistent cough is among the most commonly ignored warning signs.
The Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute (GCRI) has recorded a steady increase in lung cancer cases over the past five years, registering 4,830 patients between 2021 and 2025, as health authorities marked World Lung Cancer Day by urging people to quit tobacco and seek early screening.
Air pollution has links to health risks in pregnant woman as they can face reproductive issues. Here is how genetic and environmental factors could impact reproductive health.
Heavy monsoon rains in Delhi-NCR may clear outdoor pollutants temporarily but increase indoor humidity and mould growth, affecting respiratory health.

