Bihar polio vaccine death: Centre seeks report from state govt

Jun 28, 2015, at 06:49 pm

Patna, June 28 (IBNS) Following the death of one child and the hospitalisation of six others after being administered with polio drops in Bihar's Vaishali district, the Centre has sought a report from the state government over the incident.

One child dies, six hospitalised after polio drops in Bihar

Jun 27, 2015, at 07:39 pm

Patna, June 28 (IBNS) At least one child died on Saturday while six others were hospitalised after being administered with polio drops in Bihar's Vaishali district of Bihar.

Health Minister directs officials to gear up for monsoon

Jun 27, 2015, at 04:00 am

New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS) J P Nadda, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, has given topmost priority to advance preparedness of states affected by dengue, in order to prevent the disease and effectively manage it.

New UN study calls for major surge in AIDS treatment to avoid 'catastrophic' resurgence of HIV

Jun 26, 2015, at 01:40 pm

New York, June 26 (IBNS) The world risks a deadly AIDS rebound unless the countries most affected by the virus expand access to antiretroviral treatments and boost their focus on stopping new infections, a new United Nations report has warned.

US, Indian sign MoUs aimed at health collaborations

Jun 26, 2015, at 05:11 am

New Delhi, June 25 (IBNS): Representatives from U.S. and Indian public health agencies on Thursday signed a series of Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) aimed at advancing a broad range of joint research ventures, public health collaborations, and clinical exchanges.

UN envoy on Ebola travels to Guinea Bissau after new cases reported in bordering Guinea

Jun 25, 2015, at 05:39 pm

New York, June 25 (IBNS) The United Nations envoy for Ebola response has begun a visit to take stock of prevention and preparedness efforts in Guinea Bissau, which remains at high risk given its proximity to Guinea where new cases of the virus were reported in an urban area bordering the two countries.

South Sudan children at risk from cholera outbreak, warns UNICEF

Jun 25, 2015, at 02:44 pm

New York, June 25 (IBNS) A cholera outbreak is threatening South Sudan’s children in the latest blow to a country already teetering on the brink of all-out crisis amid incessant fighting and mass displacement, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported.

Iraq: UN health agency seeks $60 million to keep critical health centres open in conflict areas

Jun 24, 2015, at 05:01 pm

New York, June 24 (IBNS) With temperatures soaring to over 120 degrees Fahrenheit in some parts of Iraq and the number of people fleeing violence topping 3 million, the World Health Organization fears the closing of nearly 90 per cent of the health centres in conflict-affected areas unless donors respond to an urgent appeal to ensure their continuing operation.

At least 3,000 suspected Dengue fever cases reported in Yemen: UN health agency

Jun 24, 2015, at 03:46 pm

New York, June 24 (IBNS) Thousands of suspected cases of the mosquito-borne viral infection Dengue fever have been reported in conflict-ravaged Yemen, where a major health crisis is unfolding, the United Nations World Health Organization announced on Tuesday.

If current trends hold, childhood obesity will hit 70 million by 2025, warns UN health agency

Jun 23, 2015, at 09:06 pm

New York, June 23 (IBNS) Childhood obesity does not arise from lifestyle choices made by the child, the World Health Organization (WHO) said today, stressing that the huge problem, especially in developing countries on the marketing of sugar-rich non-alcoholic beverages, ultra-processed, energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods.

Detecting the onset of leprosy before nerve damage occurs

Jun 21, 2015, at 06:13 pm

Birmingham, June 21 (IBNS) New research could help improve the lives of thousands of leprosy sufferers in India by detecting the disease long before it manifests as skin lesions. Peripheral nerve damage is the hallmark of leprosy pathology, but its origins had remained unclear until now.

90 pc pediatric deaths occur owing to no vaccination: Doctors

Jun 20, 2015, at 06:11 am

Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS): Influenza is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality in children while its attack rates during annual epidemics are constantly highest among the little ones too, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

A.P.J. Abdul Kalam inaugurates Clove Dental Heritage

Jun 17, 2015, at 10:29 pm

New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS): Clove Dental, a dental network, on Wednesday announced the launch of its new entity Clove Dental Heritage, which unites the brands commitment towards research, training and community service, under one roof.

Forget armed conflict, Tobacco is J&K's new challenge

Jun 17, 2015, at 05:28 am

Jammu, June 16 (IBNS): Forget armed conflict, radicalisation of its youth or the routine protests on the streets of Kashmir, the beautiful Vale of Kashmir is now increasing facing another challenge which may affect its future generations very badly.

National Aids Control Organization observe 'World Blood Donors Day'

Jun 14, 2015, at 07:48 pm

New Delhi, June 14 (IBNS): The National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare observed the 'World Blood Donor Day' under the aegis of National Blood Transfusion Council (NBTC), at Connaught Place in New Delhi on Sunday.

Lizard spotted in London-bound Air India flight meal tray

Jun 13, 2015, at 05:39 pm

New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) A lizard was found in the meal served by national carrier Air India in a London-bound flight of Thursday, said media reports on Saturday.

Medanta launches MRI guided Vacuum assisted Breast Biopsy in India

Jun 09, 2015, at 11:03 pm

Kolkata/Gurgaon, June 9 (IBNS): Medanta, The Medicity, a multi-speciality institute located in National Capital Region, on Tuesday has introduced the 'Scar Free Breast Biopsy' treatment for the first time in India.

Fighting in Yemen continues to take toll on civilians, with 20 million needing urgent assistance-UN

Jun 09, 2015, at 10:35 pm

New York, Jun 9 (IBNS): Some 20 million people in Yemen close to 80 per cent of the population urgently need humanitarian assistance, several United Nations agencies are warning, as the conflict, which escalated dramatically in March, continues to take its toll in what was already the poorest country in the region.

After Maggi noodles, pasta and macaroni of other companies face FSSAI tests

Jun 08, 2015, at 08:33 pm

New Delhi, June 8 (IBNS) After Nestle that faces to withdraw its popular noodles brand Maggi following a crackdown over food safety, other brands manufacturing noodles, pasta, and macaroni face trouble as . Food safety regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered testing of branded noodles, pasta and macaroni.

Men above 50 should test for prostrate cancers: Experts

Jun 07, 2015, at 06:18 pm

Kolkata, June 7 (IBNS): All men above the age of 50 should get themselves tested for prostrate cancers since it has emerged as one of the biggest killers of men worldwide but could be cured if detected early, said doctors ahead of a conference on the disease under the auspices of Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata.

SRL Diagnostics announces technology to diagnose Hypertension in pregnancy

Jun 05, 2015, at 03:54 am

New Delhi, June 4 (IBNS):: SRL Diagnostics, a global diagnostics chain, introduced a breakthrough medical test to diagnose hypertensive disorders in pregnancy recently at its state of the art lab New Delhi.

600,000 children developing intellectual disabilities every year

Jun 04, 2015, at 03:29 am

New Delhi, June 3 (IBNS) Considering the health effects of lead poisoning among children, Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint (GAELP) is determined to eliminate lead from paints across the world by 2020.

Delhi govt says Maggi samples tested are unsafe, Kerala orders pullout from govt shops

Jun 03, 2015, at 03:13 am

New Delhi, June 2 (IBNS): Amid a controversy over Maggi containing harmful ingredients, the Delhi government has said samples that it tested were found "unsafe".

Two dies from MERS in South Korea

Jun 02, 2015, at 09:34 pm

Seoul, June 2 (IBNS): Two people have died from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in South Korea on Tuesday, media reports said.

Soumen's Workout observes World No Tobacco Day

May 31, 2015, at 09:39 pm

Kolkata, May 31 (IBNS): The 'World No Tobacco Day' was observed in Kolkata on Sunday as an awareness initiative by Soumen's Workout highlighting the risk factors associated with the use of tobacco.

CK Birla launches ambulance services in Kolkata

May 30, 2015, at 04:43 am

Kolkata, May 29 (IBNS): The CK Birla Hospitals,on Friday launched its own fleet of ambulances providing both Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Life Support (ALS).

Madhrui Dixit gets notice for endorsing Maggi

May 29, 2015, at 08:20 pm

Dehradun, May 29 (IBNS) Actor Madhuri Dixit has been served with a notice for endorsing Maggi noodles, which is under scrutiny in Uttar Pradesh for high content of lead.

Former US President Clinton calls for partnerships to boost health

May 29, 2015, at 02:56 pm

New York, May 29 (IBNS): As the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) met to discuss the role of partnerships in achieving the Post-2015 development agenda, the focus fell on the recent response to the Ebola crisis in West Africa and the need to work together to boost capacity in healthcare systems.

Narayana Superspeciality Hospital creates awareness on health hazards of consuming tobacco

May 28, 2015, at 04:18 am

Kolkata, May 27 (IBNS): As a prelude to World No Tobacco Day, which is observed on May 31 , as recognized by World Health Organisation, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital and Indian Dental Association announced their initiative to launch a sustained awareness campaign against tobacco and the rising trends of oral cancer caused by it.

India successfully conclude Presidency of 68th World Health Assembly

May 28, 2015, at 03:19 am

New Delhi, May 27 (IBNS): Minister of Health & Family Welfare Jagat Prakash Nadda successfully steered the proceedings of the 68th Session of the World Health Assembly in his capacity as its President.