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PMJAY first step towards universal health coverage: WHO deputy DG
PMJAY launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on September 23, covers 500 million people.
A child dies every five seconds, and most are preventable deaths: Report
In sub-Saharan Africa, one in 13 children died before their fifth birthday in 2017. In high-income countries, that number was one in 185, says a report co-led by UNICEF, World Health Organization and World Bank
34 per cent of Indians are insufficiently active, finds Lancet study
In 2016, India ranked 52nd (with 1 being the most inactive, and 168 being the most active) among 168 countries, which means India is in the top third of inactive countries.
Pune group training youths to provide emotional aid, prevent suicides
Every year, more than 1,00,000 people commit suicide in India. Among the various known causes of suicides include family problems, financial distress, professional problems.
A jab or a pill, that is the tuberculosis question
India’s MDR-TB burden is estimated at 79,000. It uses injectables kanamycin, capreomycin and amikacin. Bedaquiline was rolled out in 2016 in a phase-wise control trial.
World Health Organisation classifies gaming as addiction
ICD-11 will be presented at the World Health Assembly in May 2019 for adoption by Member States, and will come into effect on January 1, 2022.
High uranium in Indian aquifers: where, why
Several studies have linked exposure to uranium in drinking water to kidney diseases. The World Health Organisation has set a provisional safety standard of 30 microgrammes of uranium per litre.
Govt has made ‘serious’ efforts to curb air pollution: Environment Minister after World Health Organisation’s report
In a statement, the ministry said as most of the polluted cities lie around Delhi and along the Indo-Gangetic plain, it is critical that the respective state governments are sensitised to take up urgent action on cleaning air.
World Health Organisation to South-East Asian countries: Accelerate efforts to address air pollution
The combined effects of household air pollution and ambient air pollution will become increasingly hard to address if not tackled early, the World Health Organization official said.
14 of India’s cities are among the top 20 most polluted ones globally — Here’s the list
A new pollution report by the World Health Organisation has ranked 14 of India’s cities in the top 20 most polluted cities across the world. Here’s the list.
What is Disease X?
Disease X is a mystery pathogen, that has been added to the WHO’s Blueprint priority diseases for the first time this year. Here’s what it is.
What is World Diabetes Day 2017?
It was Frederick Banting who discovered insulin in 1922, therefore, November 14 is the date when the world acknowledges the work of Banting by spreading awareness on his birthday.
Why rising TB numbers may not be a bad thing after all
Gap between TB incidence and notifications is very large in India; rising numbers probably indicate better reporting rather than higher incidence of disease
Impact evaluation: Why flagship BPL health insurance scheme is in rather poor health
Eight years after it was launched, the Rashtriya Swasthya Bima Yojana remains hamstrung by inflexible procedures and an inadequate coverage ceiling, finds new evaluation of its impact.
World Health Organisation urges governments to create green public spaces stating health benefits
WHO Regional Director for South East Asia, Poonam Khetrapal Singh said rapid urbanisation was challenging the ecosystem, severely affecting physical and mental health being.
Oct 15: Latest News
Celeb spotting: Tahira Kashyap, Jacqueline Fernandez, Shahid Kapoor and others
Telangana TSLPRB police constable result declared, website to check
Hurricane Michael: Aerial photos show destruction in Florida
APJ Abdul Kalam’s birth anniversary: His journey from being India’s missile man to becoming people’s president
Zee Rishtey Awards 2018: Shabir Ahluwalia, Sona Mohapatra, Jay Bhanushali and others grace the event
Horoscope of the week (Oct 14 – Oct 20)
Lotus Make-up India Fashion Week: From gorgeous mekhela chadars to statement sleeves, this is what day 4 looked like
Prince Narula weds Yuvika Chaudhary: Neha Dhupia, Tabu, Suniel Shetty and others in attendance
