Tag: Health
Vaccination & deworming combine offers better TB Protection, suggest scientists
The scientists at the National Institute of Research in Tuberculosis, Chennai found that latent TB patients with worm infestation had lower numbers of immune cells called B-cells that secrete antibodies which keep TB under check..........
“Need trained hospital managers to improve health delivery system”
Mentioned the Minister of State for Health and Family, Mr Faggan Singh Kulaste at the 8th convocation ceremony of International Institute of Health Management Research, New Delhi..........
World Environment Day: Make cities green for better health, says WHO
Green public spaces will likewise help tackle air pollution, writes Dr Poonam Khetrapal Singh, WHO Regional Director for South-East Asia. Read on..........
Oncquest wins lab of the year award for cancer diagnostic testing
The New Delhi-based, Oncquest Laboratories has been selected as the ‘Cancer Diagnostic Testing Laboratory of the Year’ under ASSOCHAM’s Women’s Health Excellence Awards 2017. Read on.....
PFI releases monograph detailing its achievements
The Population Foundation of India in last 47 years, has tried to change the policy environment through evidence based advocacy using a multi-sectoral approach...........
MTaI seeks more nuanced decision-making for MedTech sector
Expressing its readiness to be a part of the indigenous manufacturing movement, the Medical Technology Association of India has called for a more nuanced decision making in case of MedTech sector in India...........
Rohto Pharma, Japan forges a capital & business alliance with SastaSundar.com
The $5 million (Rs 32.4 crore) worth investments by Rohto Pharmaceuticals in the leading digital health venture, SastaSundar is aimed at expanding its commerce business in India...............
Govt to set up state cancer institutes each costing Rs 100...
This was remarked by union minister of state for health, Ms Anupriya Patel while supporting the need for moving in the direction of a right based approach to healthcare..........
Tobacco use linked to increased risk of at least 13 cancers
Eliminating tobacco use key to control the cancer surge in India, writes Dr Akanksha Mago, Head Corporate Communications, Core Diagnostics on the World No Tobacco Day..........
India congratulates WHO’s new Director General
The health minister, Mr J P Nadda has congratulated the new Director-General of World Health Organization, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus........