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December 29, 2023 2:58 PM

Scientists turn to Mushrooms in the battle against COVID-19

In the ongoing battle against COVID-19, a recent paper suggests that readily available mushrooms and their bioactive molecules could hold the key to effective natural remedies. The study, led by Prof. Ashis K Mukherjee and a team of researchers from ...

December 27, 2023 3:00 PM

President Murmu praises ILBS achievements at 9th convocation

President Droupadi Murmu addressed the ninth convocation of the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in New Delhi today, praising the institute's exceptional growth in just 13 years. Noting its world-class efficiency and integrity, Presiden...

December 22, 2023 9:20 AM

No plan so far to make RT-PCR testing mandatory for COVID at airports: Health Ministry

Amid a rise in coronavirus cases in India, the Health Ministry officials have stated that there are currently no plans to enforce mandatory RT-PCR testing for Covid-19 at airports for travelers in the country. India revised its guidelines in July, e...

December 20, 2023 5:20 PM

India braces for COVID surge; health minister chairs high-level meeting to tackle rising cases

In light of the recent spike in COVID-19 cases in several states and the detection of the new JN.1 variant in the country, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, spearheaded a high-level meeting on Wednesday. The obje...

December 20, 2023 10:46 AM

WHO says JN.1 COVID strain a ‘variant of interest’, poses low risk

The World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday classified the JN.1 coronavirus strain as a "variant of interest" and said current evidence shows risk to public health was low from the strain. At least two experts said that while the strain can eva...

December 19, 2023 10:39 PM

Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra surpasses 1 crore footfall

Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 15 from Khunti, Jharkhand, the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra, a nationwide government initiative, has achieved a significant milestone, recording over 1 crore footfalls in more than 65,300 health cam...

December 19, 2023 12:29 PM

Centre urges enhanced COVID-19 preparedness as new variant emerges

In response to a recent surge in COVID-19 cases across multiple states and Union territories in India, the Centre has issued an advisory, stressing the need for sustained vigilance and collective efforts to address the evolving challenges posed by th...

December 15, 2023 5:17 PM

‘Ayushman Bhav’ initiative: A groundbreaking healthcare drive

In a landmark effort aimed at extending healthcare services to the farthest corners of India, President Droupadi Murmu virtually launched the 'Ayushman Bhav' campaign and the Ayushman Bhava Portal from Gandhinagar, Gujarat, on September 13, 2023. Thi...

December 15, 2023 4:01 PM

India’s strides toward universal health coverage

Universal health coverage takes centre stage in India's healthcare agenda as the world observes Universal Health Coverage Day on December 12. The theme for this year, "Health for All: Time for Action," aligns with India's ongoing efforts to ensure eq...

December 11, 2023 2:17 PM

Less than five minutes of daily exercise can boost late-stage lung cancer survival: Study

Lung cancer, affecting a large number of individuals annually than any other malignancy, has sparked new hope through a groundbreaking study led by Curtin University. This study delved into the lives of individuals diagnosed with incurable forms of t...

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