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Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Goa lead NITI Aayog’s Fiscal Health Index 2025
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Odisha, Chhattisgarh, Goa lead NITI Aayog’s Fiscal Health Index 2025

New Delhi, Jan 25: Odisha, Chhattisgarh, and Goa have taken the lead in NITI Aayog’s Fiscal Health Index (FHI) 2025. The FHI 2025, launched by the Chairman of the 16th Finance Commission, Dr. Arvind Panagariya in New Delhi, provides a comprehensive assessment of the fiscal health of 18 major...
Gavi says malaria case numbers fall in 17 African countries amid vaccine rollout
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Gavi says malaria case numbers fall in 17 African countries amid vaccine rollout

Nairobi, Jan 25: The delivery of 12 million malaria vaccine doses in 17 African countries since 2023 has contributed to a significant drop in case load and fatalities among high-risk demographics including children, according to the Gavi vaccine alliance. About five million children in the 17...
South Korea calls for strict management of medical system over holiday
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South Korea calls for strict management of medical system over holiday

Seoul, Jan 24: South Korea’s acting President Choi Sang-mok on Friday urged officials to focus their efforts on maintaining the country's emergency medical system during the upcoming holiday amid a prolonged conflict between the government and the medical community. "The government and local...
Lose weight, cut chronic disease risk with new
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Lose weight, cut chronic disease risk with new 'non-industrialised' style diet

New Delhi, Jan 24: A novel diet that mimics traditional eating habits created by using non-industrialised style food can be key to reducing the risk of several chronic diseases, while also helping lose weight. Industrialised diets high in processed foods and low in fibre have contributed to a...
Over 12K PHCs converted to 24x7 services to give emergency care in rural areas: Centre
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Over 12K PHCs converted to 24x7 services to give emergency care in rural areas:...

New Delhi, Jan 23: In a bid to boost emergency health services, the Union Government has established 24x7 primary health centres (PHCs) and first referral units (FRUs) across the country.Under the National Health Mission (NHM), 12,348 PHCs have been converted to 24x7 services and 3,133 FRUs have...
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Celltrion's autoimmune disease treatment hits 5 major European countries

Seoul, Jan 23: South Korean drug major Celltrion's autoimmune disease treatment has been launched in five major European nations, the company said on Thursday. The treatment SteQeyma is an ustekinumab biosimilar treatment for multiple chronic inflammatory diseases. According to Celltrion, it was...
AI boom to help tackle industrial challenges, low births: South Korea
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AI boom to help tackle industrial challenges, low births: South Korea

Seoul, Jan 22: South Korea’s Industry Minister Ahn Duk-geun on Wednesday said artificial intelligence (AI) presents the country with an opportunity to address lingering challenges, including low birth rates, noting the government will roll out a set of projects to foster the segment. Ahn remarked...
Kenya on high alert after Tanzania confirms Marburg outbreak
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Kenya on high alert after Tanzania confirms Marburg outbreak

Nairobi, Jan 22: Kenya is on high alert after neighbouring Tanzania confirmed an outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in the northwestern Kagera region, a health official said.While Kenya has no reported cases, the country remains at high risk due to significant cross-border movements from...
Oyster blood protein helps fight against superbugs: Study
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Oyster blood protein helps fight against superbugs: Study

Sydney, Jan 21: A protein found in the blood of Australian oysters could help in the fight against antibiotic-resistant superbugs, according to a study published on Tuesday. The study led by a team from Australia's Southern Cross University (SCU) discovered that a protein in the blood of the Sydney...
Action on 9 key health conditions can add 2.5 healthy days to women’s lives: WEF report
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Action on 9 key health conditions can add 2.5 healthy days to women’s lives: WEF...

New Delhi, Jan 21: Targeting nine key health conditions may be crucial for women’s health and add the equivalent of 2.5 healthy days per woman per year, according to new research released at the ongoing World Economic Forum (WEF) on Tuesday. The new report shows that compared to men, women live...
Trump announces US withdrawal from World Health Organisation
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Trump announces US withdrawal from World Health Organisation

New York, Jan 21: President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he is withdrawing the US from the World Health Organisation, a significant move cutting ties with the United Nation's public health agency on his first day in office. Trump has long been critical of the WHO, and his administration...
Authorities seal water spring in J&K’s Rajouri after 17th villager dies
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Authorities seal water spring in J&K’s Rajouri after 17th villager dies

Jammu, Jan 20: Authorities on Monday said they have sealed a water spring in Budhal village of Jammu and Kashmir’s Rajouri district after the 17th victim succumbed to the mysterious disease. Yasmeen Kousar, the 6th child of Mohammad Aslam of Budhal village, died on Sunday in the SMGS hospital in...
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