Tag: Anaemia
Researchers investigate gene impacting iron uptake in plants
Researchers from Mohali’s Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), and National Agri-Food Biotechnology Institute, have studied the iron uptake by plants that may help produce nutrient rich crops
Madhya Pradesh govt launches the rice fortification pilot program
Accelerates its commitment to food fortification as a strategy to reduce anaemia and micronutrient deficiencies in the state. Fortified rice to be provided at Rs. 1 per kg to beneficiaries........................
Anaemia not linked to only iron deficiency, many factors behind spread:...
30 to 50% of Anaemia cases attributed to Iron deficiency, reveals the national nutrition survey.....................
NFHS-5 data shows Anaemia continues to be a major concern
Test is the best option to prevent Anemia: Says National Health Authority Official..................
New approach to speed up red blood cells generation in the...
The process of red blood cells production can be speeded up by adding a very low concentration of a small protein molecule called `transforming growth factor β1’.....................
Swades Foundation to expand area of operation for healthcare across Maharashtra,...
In an acknowledgment of the stellar work done over the past three years, the Government has now inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) which will enable Swades Foundation to implement these health interventions across the state of Maharashtra....................
Here is why states need tailor-made strategies to address anaemia
Whilst the country is headed to reduce anaemia cases by half by 2025, it is of utmost important to address the various nutritional and non-nutritional factors responsible for its high burden.....................
Severe anaemia declines in many states, reveals data
While the elimination of anaemia remains a challenge, a new study based on data from Health Management Information System of India (HMIS) has reported a decline of 7.8% in the incidence of severe anaemia during the last decade..................
Thalassemia patients included in 5% reservations for higher education under disability
National Thalassemia Welfare Society organized the 25th International Thalassemia Day at New Delhi where experts and policymakers deliberated upon the need for creating more awareness and better options for Thalassemia patients...................
Agri ministry releases recombinant ELISA kits for diagnosis of key animal...
The novel Enzyme-linked immune sorbent assay (ELISA) kits will help in the diagnosis of notifiable diseases in India, Glanders and Equine Infectious Anaemia which require special diagnosis for control and eradication in the country...……..