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Up to 7% TB patients stopped taking medicines during lockdown, claims...
A new study by the researchers at The George Institute for Global Health India examines the possible adverse impact of the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions on India's Tuberculosis (TB) control programme
India urgently needs a national salt reduction strategy if it has...
On the occasion of World salt awareness week, The George Institute India has also come up with a eat less salt pictorial guide that can serve as a handy resource book for educators and teachers........................
Mobile app to better manage people at risk of cardio-vascular disease
A mobile app supported system developed by an Indo-Australian team to help identify and better manage people at high risk of cardiovascular disease has been shown to be beneficial in a study conducted in rural communities in Indonesia................
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.......................
George Institute showcases SMARThealth technology for better management of chronic diseases
The SMARThealth technology is now being adapted to help ASHAs identify and manage the care of women at high risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes, both before and after pregnancy, through the SMARThealth Pregnancy programme……………....
Publicly funded dialysis programs need improvements, reveals new study
As per a new study by the George Institute for Global Health, India, the public funded dialysis programs represent a good beginning but need to address poor survival and high drop-out rates
The George Institute for Global Health to celebrate its 10th Anniversary...
During the celebrations to be held on 15th December at New Delhi, the 10th-anniversary booklet will be released besides the panel discussions on important health-related subjects by renowned experts..........
Omega-6 fats may help prevent type 2 diabetes!
A simple change in diet might protect people from developing type 2 diabetes, reveals the study by the George Institute for Global Health........
“Few times people suffer mental health issues silently at workplaces”
Organisations need to be made aware about the basic reasons behind the mental health issue among employees, says Dr Pallab Maulik, Deputy Director & Head of Research, The George Institute for Global Health India...........
Leveraging digital technology for health outcomes
The George Institute for Global Health has come out with a report outlining key steps that can be taken by the Indian Government in transitioning to digital health. The report is being tabled before the joint working groups of senior officials on health.............