Manila, Dec 8 (IANS) The Philippines has imposed a temporary ban on all pig and pork imports from Spain following a confirmed African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak in the European country, the country’s Department of Agriculture said. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the import freeze, which covers live pigs, pork meat, skin, and semen used for artificial insemination, will not tighten supply or trigger a price spike during the Christmas season.”Cold storage is full,” Tiu Laurel told…

Bhubaneswar, Dec 7 (IANS) Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi, on Sunday, lauded the generous gesture of centenarian doctor K. Lakshmi Bai from Berhampur, who donated her lifetime savings to AIIMS Bhubaneswar on the occasion of her 100th birthday for oncology research. CM Majhi called her donation an inspiring act of strong humanitarian values and devotion towards public service.Taking to his official X account, the Chief Minister wrote, “I got to know about K. Lakshmi Bai Ji’s extraordinar…

Colombo, Dec 7 (IANS) Amid India’s relentless relief and rescue efforts under the ongoing Operation Sagar Bandhu, the field hospital set up by it in Sri Lanka’s Mahiyanganaya near Kandy has provided medical care to over 2200 patients affected by Cyclone Ditwah.The Indian medical team has successfully conducted 67 minor procedures and three operations in the field hospital since December 5, according to the statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA).”Operation Sagar Bandhu. Prov…

New Delhi, Dec 7 (IANS) Deepinder Goyal, founder and CEO of Zomato’s parent company Eternal, on Sunday shared a first look at his new product, a brain blood flow monitoring device called ‘Temple’.He posted a short teaser on Instagram with the caption “Getting there,” giving users a glimpse of the small wearable gadget.The device has sparked curiosity ever since Goyal was seen wearing a tiny golden sensor on the right side of his forehead.Many users wondered what it was, prompting him t…

Chennai, Dec 7 (IANS) Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma. Subramanian has announced that special medical camps being conducted under the ‘Nalam Kakkum Stalin’ programme will now be held twice a week instead of only once, to complete the planned number of camps within the stipulated timeframe.In an official statement issued by the state Health Department, the minister said the decision was taken following a detailed review of the scheme’s progress, chaired by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin.Based on…

Jaipur, Dec 7 (IANS) The Rajasthan Medical and Health Department has intensified its crackdown on counterfeit drug manufacturing and distribution in the state, official said. In a major operation conducted late Friday night, the Food Safety and Drug Control Directorate seized medicines worth Rs 3.73 crore from a Jaipur-based firm, officials added on Saturday.Rajasthan Food Safety Commissioner T. Shubhamangala confirmed that the seizure was made from GK Enterprises, located in Jaipur.Drug Control…

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) With a rise in the ageing population in India and failing artificial joints, the demand for skilled surgeons for revision knee and hip surgeries is rising in the country, said experts on Saturday.Revision knee or hip replacement surgery, called Revision Arthroplasty, is done when any hip or knee replacement loosens, wears out, or fails.The artificial knee and hip joints are increasingly being subject to wear and tear, with their lifespan reduced to 20 to 25 years.“In In…

Bhopal, Dec 6 (IANS) An organic food ‘bazaar’ (market) was organised in Madhya Pradesh’s Neemuch district recently, which saw a large gathering of food producers as well as consumers, giving an impetus to the natural farming amid growing health concerns because of vegetables and fruits grown with large doses of pesticides.The one-of-its-kind initiative launched by Neemuch Municipal Council aligns with the focus and vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi towards the promotion of organic farming a…

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) India is now a global success story with milestones in all sectors such as science, innovation, healthcare, and space, said Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of Science and Technology, on Saturday.Speaking at the India International Science Festival (IISF) 2025 in Panchkula, Haryana, Singh shared how the outlook towards India has changed globally in the last decade.“The world has now acknowledged that India’s esteem has risen; there is now huge recognition of Indian tale…

New Delhi, Dec 6 (IANS) The government is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to drive transformative change in public health services, especially to tackle the burden of tuberculosis and diabetes across the country, said the Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Prataprao Jadhav.In a written reply in the Lok Sabha, Jadhav said that the Ministry of Health has designated AIIMS Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, and AIIMS Rishikesh as ‘Centre of Excellence (CoE) for Artificial Intell…