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Mumbai reports its first case of GBS, 64-year old woman hospitalised

GBS is a rare condition in which a person's immune system attacks the peripheral nerves, resulting in muscle weakness, loss of sensation in the legs and/or arms, as well as problems swallowing

Mumbai reports its first case of GBS, 64-year old woman hospitalised
Updated On : 07 Feb 2025 | 9:41 PM IST

Indian pharma market registers over 8% growth in January 2025: Pharmarack

Among them, the cardiac, anti-diabetic, and gastrointestinal therapies saw high value growth of 10.9 per cent, 10.2 per cent, and 6.9 per cent, respectively, driving overall IPM growth

Indian pharma market registers over 8% growth in January 2025: Pharmarack
Updated On : 07 Feb 2025 | 9:12 PM IST

Fixed ceiling, retail prices to ensure affordable cancer drugs: Govt in LS

In response to a parliamentary query, the ministry said that the Department of Pharmaceuticals, through the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA)

Fixed ceiling, retail prices to ensure affordable cancer drugs: Govt in LS
Updated On : 07 Feb 2025 | 7:50 PM IST

More than 1.4 mn women screened for breast cancer across country: Nadda

He said in a written response to a question in Lok Sabha that more than nine crore women have been screened for cervical cancer

More than 1.4 mn women screened for breast cancer across country: Nadda
Updated On : 07 Feb 2025 | 2:40 PM IST

Tally of GBS fatalities in Pune climbs to 6 after death of 63-year-old man

The man was admitted to a hospital in the Sinhgad Road area after he complained of fever, loose motions and weakness in the lower limb

Tally of GBS fatalities in Pune climbs to 6 after death of 63-year-old man
Updated On : 07 Feb 2025 | 9:57 AM IST

2 suspected GBS cases from Delhi NCR region admitted in Jaipur

Sources indicated the patients are admitted in Jaipur's Sawai Man Singh Hospital

2 suspected GBS cases from Delhi NCR region admitted in Jaipur
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 11:19 PM IST

Kerala secures Rs 2,424 cr World Bank loan to strengthen healthcare system

The state Cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, which granted approval, decided to implement the project under the Programme for Results (P for R) model

Kerala secures Rs 2,424 cr World Bank loan to strengthen healthcare system
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 9:00 PM IST

ICMR initiates process of vaccine development against avian influenza

The ICMR has initiated efforts to develop an indigenous vaccine using mRNA or traditional platforms to strengthen India's pandemic preparedness

ICMR initiates process of vaccine development against avian influenza
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 6:24 PM IST

Timely cancer care improves with Ayushman Bharat in India: Lancet stud

While The Lancet study praised the health safety net created by the government, it also highlighted a critical gap in cancer care infrastructure in India

Timely cancer care improves with Ayushman Bharat in India: Lancet stud
Updated On : 05 Feb 2025 | 6:02 PM IST

Over 85 mn treatments availed under Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY: Govt tells RS

Out of this, approximately 42 million treatments were undertaken in government hospitals and 43 million in private, Nadda said

Over 85 mn treatments availed under Ayushman Bharat-PMJAY: Govt tells RS
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 10:08 PM IST

Health ministry releases first quality ratings for Internal Medicine Dept

The ratings, based largely on 2023 data, are being used to allocate funding to hospitals as part of a comprehensive plan to enhance public healthcare services

Health ministry releases first quality ratings for Internal Medicine Dept
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 5:01 PM IST

India has robust system to tackle pandemics: Health min tells Rajya Sabha

Listing out India's capabilities, Nadda said the country has the National Center for Disease Control (NCDC), which oversees and keeps surveillance

India has robust system to tackle pandemics: Health min tells Rajya Sabha
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 2:56 PM IST

Lung cancer in non-smokers on rise, air pollution could be driver: Study

The study was published in The Lancet Respiratory Medicine journal on World Cancer Day on Tuesday

Lung cancer in non-smokers on rise, air pollution could be driver: Study
Updated On : 04 Feb 2025 | 8:14 AM IST

IIT Madras launches cancer genome database to boost medical research

According to IIT Madras Director, V Kamakoti, despite having a high cancer incidence, India has been under-represented in global cancer genome studies

IIT Madras launches cancer genome database to boost medical research
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 5:21 PM IST

IIT Madras unveils genome database to advance cancer research in India

The Research was led by the Institute's Centre of Excellence on Cancer Genomics and Molecular Therapeutics, which was funded under the Government of India's 'Institutions of Eminence' initiative

IIT Madras unveils genome database to advance cancer research in India
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 5:18 PM IST

Rise in cancer cases in South East Asia Region, WHO calls for joint efforts

The WHO South-East Asia Region reported 2.4 million new cases of cancer in 2022, including 56,000 children, and 1.5 million deaths

Rise in cancer cases in South East Asia Region, WHO calls for joint efforts
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 2:21 PM IST

Research spots rare type immune cells for response against Cancer: Study

Prolonged illnesses like cancer and chronic infections often leave the immune system in a state of exhaustion, where its frontline defenders - T cells - lose their ability to function effectively

Research spots rare type immune cells for response against Cancer: Study
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 7:24 AM IST

Hub & spoke, PPPs likely to help manage 4,500 new daycare cancer beds

India has around 6000-7000 oncologists at the moment, adding 300 every yr

Hub & spoke, PPPs likely to help manage 4,500 new daycare cancer beds
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 12:03 AM IST

Union Budget 2025-26: PMJAY allocation may not suffice, say experts

Budget estimates (BE) for the financial year (FY) 2025-26 have put the allocation for PMJAY at Rs 9,406 crore, a 28.8 per cent increase from Rs 7,300 crore in FY25's BE

Union Budget 2025-26: PMJAY allocation may not suffice, say experts
Updated On : 03 Feb 2025 | 12:00 AM IST

Budget 2025: Health care gets 9.78% boost, cancer treatment costs to drop

Customs Duty exemption for lifesaving drugs, more money for Ayushman Bharat

Budget 2025: Health care gets 9.78% boost, cancer treatment costs to drop
Updated On : 01 Feb 2025 | 11:15 PM IST