Tag: Day
With focus on lung health, global researchers resolve to improve ‘quit...
New health, science, and technology grants will allow 100+ researchers to explore smoking cessation and harm-reduction innovation...............
Experts assert the need to manage Parkinson’s with advanced solutions
Innovations in DBS systems are giving impetus to the fight against Parkinson’s................
GIGH India unveils a road map for achieving universal care for...
To mark the World Kidney Day which falls this year on March 14, The George Institute for Global Health has presented a road map for achieving universal care for kidney diseases and identifies priority areas for kidney disease research, policy-making, and actions by the clinical community.......................
#WorldKidneyDay: Chronic Burden of Kidney Disorders in India
Prevalence of Chronic Kidney Diseases (CKDs) rising at a startling pace in India. Along with the importance of awareness for early detection of CKDs, home healthcare takes the spotlight for easy, cost-effective and convenient management of the disease............
World Leprosy Day: A multipronged approach towards early detection & rehabilitation...
Although Supreme Court has passed a couple of judgments in favour of patients with leprosy in 2018, several states in our country still deny employment benefits and privileges to these patients, writes Dr Swati Rajagopal...…………….
Leaving no one behind: A call for action to ensure migrant’s...
Migration is a social determinant of health that can impact the well-being of an individual, as well as the community at large, writes Dr Anjali Borhade on the eve of International Migrant Day that falls on 18th December...………..
World AIDS Day: Why you should know your HIV status?
HIV testing is important to know your status, for expanding treatment and ensuring that all people with HIV can lead a healthy and productive life.....................
National policy on biofuels: Govt targets 20% blending of ethanol in...
The Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Mr Dharmendra Pradhan, has informed that improvement in the supply of ethanol for the blending programme that has resulted in supplies jumping from 38 crore litres in 2013-14 to about 141 crore litres in the ongoing season...…………...
ICAR celebrates its 90th foundation day, agriculture minister lauds its role
Addressing the stakeholders at the 90th Foundation Day ceremony of Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the agriculture minister, Radha Mohan Singh praised it for the vital role in achieving government's vision of doubling farmers’ income by 2022...….
Voluntary blood donation, safety with NAT PCR testing key to patient...
On ‘World Blood Donor Day’, Roche Diagnostics India has issued a statement encouraging the use of NAT PCR tested blood to contain spread of transfusion-transmitted infections....................