Gandhinagar/Ahmedabad, May 8 (IANS) The expansion of screening and advanced treatment services for thalassaemia in Gujarat was highlighted on World Thalassaemia Day, observed on Friday. The Ahmedabad Civil Hospital marked the occasion by outlining its integrated approach, which combines prevention, diagnosis and long-term care for patients.The hospital said its efforts are aligned with the global theme “Hidden No More: Finding the Undiagnosed. Supporting the Unseen”, which focuses on early detec…
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Kabul, April 30 (IANS) Former Afghanistan President, Hamid Karzai, on Thursday raised serious concerns over a recent analysis by the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) which warned that Afghanistan risks losing up to 20,000 women teachers and 5,400 healthcare workers by 2030 amid continuing restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment in the country. The UN agency report also indicated that if the ban persists until 2030, more than two million girls in…
Srinagar, April 28 (IANS) The All India Medical Students Association (AIMSA) on Tuesday wrote to Union Home Minister Amit Shah, requesting the strengthening of security measures for doctors in Jammu and Kashmir.The letter addressed to the Union Home Minister by Dr Mohammad Momin Khan, vice president of AIMSA, said, “On behalf of All India Medical Students Association, I wish to draw your urgent attention to the growing concern regarding the safety and security of doctors and healthcare workers…
Kabul, April 28 (IANS) The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) on Tuesday warned that Afghanistan risks losing up to 20,000 women teachers and 5,400 healthcare workers by 2030 amid continuing restrictions on girls’ education and women’s employment in the country.In its latest analysis titled “The Cost of Inaction on Girls’ Education and Women’s Labour Force Participation in Afghanistan”, the UNICEF said that female representation in the civil services fell f…
Puri, April 7 (IANS) Marking World Health Day, renowned sand artist and Padma Shri awardee Sudarsan Pattnaik on Tuesday created a striking sand sculpture at Puri Beach in Odisha, saluting frontline workers and spreading the message, “Together for Health, Stand with Science”. The elaborate sculpture, standing approximately six feet tall, was crafted using several tonnes of sand and showcased Pattnaik’s signature style of blending art with social messaging. Assisted by students from his sand…
New Delhi, April 7 (IANS) Marking the occasion of World Health Day, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday expressed heartfelt gratitude to healthcare workers and all those committed to improving global well-being, while reiterating the need to build a healthier and more inclusive society. Taking to social media platform X, PM Modi said, “On World Health Day, we express our gratitude to all those who dedicate themselves tirelessly to the service of others and work towards a healthier planet. …
Kollam, March 21 (IANS) In a verdict that brings closure to one of Kerala’s most shocking crimes, the Kollam Additional Sessions Court has sentenced Sandeep, the accused in the brutal murder of young doctor Vandana Das, to life imprisonment.The prosecution had pressed for the death penalty, citing the gravity of the offence, while the defence pleaded for the maximum leniency during the trial.Soon after the verdict came the mother of the young doctor said they were expecting a death penalty.The…
Chennai, Jan 19 (IANS) Tamil Nadu has stepped up disease surveillance and hospital preparedness following the confirmation of two Nipah virus cases in Nadia district of West Bengal, prompting a nationwide health alert.Acting on advisories from the Government of India, the Tamil Nadu Directorate of Public Health (DPH) and Preventive Medicine has instructed all district, city and municipal health authorities to intensify monitoring for Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES) across the State.The health …