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Will new insurance rules help senior citizens

WebWhat is the change in the upper age limit to avail a new health cover? What has the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India said about designing …

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WebNews and information on medical treatment, diets, cancer, lifestyle diseases, communicable diseases, hospitals, organ donation, blood donation, AIDS, old age, mental

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A guide to ‘preventing’ public health misinformation

WebA guide to ‘preventing’ public health misinformation A new Lancet paper suggests interventions that can build resilience, manage information ecosystems and …

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Pawan Kalyan launches Health On Us app

WebTollywood actor and politician Pawan Kalyan unveiled the ‘Health On Us’ app in Hyderabad on Sunday. The app provides access to quality healthcare by …

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Insuring the future: On health insurance and a wide demographic …

WebThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI), the apex regulator of insurance products, has asked companies to enable a wide …

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‘My Health, My Right’ — a day that marks a call to action

WebIt is on this day that the world observes ‘World Health Day’ each year. This year, we mark the occasion under the theme “My Health, My Right”. This year’s theme …

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The advent of a holistic approach to ‘one health’

WebA global subject ‘One Health’ is a global topic. During India’s presidency of the G-20, this approach was highlighted and widely endorsed by all the members to work …

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Restoring earth’s right to ‘good health’

WebA planet under stress. The health of the planet is under extreme stress, impacting people’s right to live a healthy life. The UN Secretary General António …

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Shaping India’s path to inclusive health care

WebThe theme this year is “My Health, My Right”. There is an alarming gap in health-care access, highlighted by the COVID-19 epidemic, environmental crises, and …

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Prioritising health for a sustainable future

WebThe health technology industry has seen rapid growth and innovation. April 08, 2024 12:51 am | Updated 09:16 pm IST

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In search of skin lightening creams, kidneys take a hit

WebHowever, in early 2023, when four or five cases of MN with a similar profile turned up consecutively in OP clinics, Dr. Narayanan and his colleagues decided to dig …

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The countdown to a pandemic treaty

WebIn March 2021, an extraordinary call for a pandemic treaty was issued by 25 heads of government and international agencies, marking a pivotal moment in global …

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Private healthcare needs reform in public interest

WebIn the Indian context, no initiative for reforming the health sector will be complete without touching upon private healthcare, which accounts for around 70% of …

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Health facility inaugurated at Thirukandalam village

WebA health facility was inaugurated at Anbagam in Thirukandalam village in Tiruvallur district on Friday. Manonmani Trust, that was founded in 2006 to focus …

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Implementing universal health coverage

WebThe National Health Policy, 2017 articulates “the attainment of the highest possible level of good health and well-being, and universal access to good quality …

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IRDAI removes age bar for purchasing health insurance

WebThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has removed the age limit for purchasing health insurance policies, with effect from April 1. …

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A living will, to avoid the indignities of prolonged hospital care

Web(For top health news of the day, subscribe to our newsletter Health Matters) A ‘living will’ is a legal document prepared in advance, detailing your preferences for …

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Danger in disguise: How Ultra Processed Food is harming your …

WebA recent study has revealed a concerning link between ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and a wide range of health problems. This study, considered the world’s largest …

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Health Ministry constitutes task force on brain healthcare

WebPhoto: Freepik.com. The Union Health Ministry has constituted a national task force to devise effective strategies for surveillance, prevention, and treatment of brain …

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WHO terms pathogens that transmit through air ‘infectious …

WebPathogens that transmit through the air will be described by the term ’infectious respiratory particles’ or IRPs, according to the World Health Organization …

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New super-specialty hospital inaugurated in Hyderabad

WebTelangana’s Minister for Health C. Damodar Raja Narasimha on Sunday inaugurated the second branch of Pulse Heart Super Specialty Hospital in Miyapur. …

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34,388 Palestinians killed in Israel's military offensive on Gaza since

WebAt least 34,388 Palestinians have been killed and 77,437 others injured in Israel's military offensive on Gaza since Oct. 7, the Gaza health ministry said in a …

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Apart from health cover for seniors, BJP manifesto offers few …

WebThe BJP pledged to include every senior citizen above 70 years, regardless of their economic status, in the ambit of the Ayushman Yojana, a scheme offering free …

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Just 8% women candidates contested first two phases of Lok …

WebWomen constituted only eight per cent of the total 2,823 candidates in the first two phases of the Lok Sabha elections, with political activists saying it reflects a …

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Malaria cases have witnessed a decline in Puducherry, says Health

WebStating that malaria cases have shown a sharp decline in Puducherry, Director of Health Department G. Sriramulu said the Union Territory would take all measures to …

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