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‘Poly-Digital’ approach to enhance mental health services: study

August 23, 2023

‘Poly-digital,’ concept involves the use of multiple digital interventions or apps to address different aspects of mental well-being The digital...

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Rules for new medical colleges notified, MBBS intake capped at 150 seats

August 22, 2023

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The guidelines by the National Medical Commission say the rural and urban health centres affiliated to medical colleges will be used for internship training of...

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No free pass for diabetes: Court dismisses husband’s attempt to evade maintenance

August 22, 2023

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Justice Krishna S Dixit observed that the petitioner failed to demonstrate that his health conditions were unmanageable even with proper medical care...

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8 million people about to lose access to life-saving health aid in Afghanistan: WHO

August 21, 2023

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The updated Afghanistan Humanitarian Response Plan for 2023 reveals a stark surge in the number of individuals urgently requiring humanitarian aid A new alert...

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Genetically modified pig kidneys show promise for transplants

August 21, 2023

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Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) have conducted a pioneering study, which has been peer-reviewed and published in JAMA Surgery...

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WHO launches new global initiative on digital health

August 21, 2023

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The WHO said the pioneering effort is poised to reshape the healthcare landscape in the digital era, operating under the WHO’s purview as a network and...

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US Health Secretary bats for stronger India-US medical research partnership

August 19, 2023

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Becerra reaffirmed US government’s commitment to health security and preparedness for future threats “India has come a long way. The G20 presidency in India...

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WHO DG calls for global commitment to digital health, pandemic preparedness

August 18, 2023

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“The Global Initiative on Digital Health will align with WHO’s Global Strategy on Digital Health and strengthen other related efforts,” Dr...

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Arogya Karnataka model for mental health insurance draws praise from Lancet

August 18, 2023

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The scheme, which boasts an impressive enrollment rate across the state, not only covers physical ailments but also offers insurance coverage for various...

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Gandhinagar Declaration: WHO member states unite to end Tuberculosis by 2030

August 18, 2023

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The declaration was formalized at the conclusion of a two-day ministerial meeting titled ‘Sustain, Accelerate, and Innovate to end TB in the South-East...