Radiation Therapy
Posted in Science & Technology Diseases Health

Radiation Therapy (Radiotherapy)

Delhi’s Lady Hardinge Medical College opens Radiation Therapy facility.

HbA1C
Posted in Health Diseases

HbA1C | Diabetes

An article in Hindu | What is the HbA1C test and why is it used to check for diabetes?

NAP-SE
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NAP-SE

Recently, Centre launched National Action Plan for Prevention and Control of Snakebite Envenoming (NAP-SE).

Posted in Science & Technology Diseases Health

Leprosy Disease

Health Ministry announces new treatment regimen for leprosy known as Multidrug Therapy (MDT).

Posted in Science & Technology Health

National Essential Diagnostics List

ICMR starts revising current National Essential Diagnostics List for first time

Palna Scheme
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Palna Scheme | Mission Shakti

National Level Programme on Anganwadi-Cum-Crèche Under Palna held recently.

World Malaria Report 2023
Posted in Science & Technology Biology Health

World Malaria Report 2023

As per the World Malaria Report 2023, there’s a declining trend in malaria cases in India, even as the global numbers are on the rise.

Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative
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Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative (AGNI)

Central Council for Research in Ayurveda Sciences (CCRAS) launched Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative (AGNI).

Generic Drug 
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Generic Drug 

Opinion article in the Hindu – Branded, generic and the missing ingredient of quality

Posted in Science & Technology Health

Global Onchocerciasis Network for Elimination (GONE)

The inaugural gathering of the Global Onchocerciasis Network for Elimination (GONE) was held in Senegal, facilitated by the World Health Organization (WHO).

Posted in Science & Technology Biology Health

Zika Virus

Karnataka steps up surveillance after detection of Zika virus.

Posted in Social Sector Health

Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY)

User Manual, New Portal and Mobile App for Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana (PMMVY) were recently launched.