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ICMR to Develop First-Ever Guidelines for Antibiotic Use in Common Infections
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) is working on the first-ever comprehensive guidelines for the use of antibiotics in treating common infections...
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Ayushman Bharat Health Insurance For Senior Citizens: Who Are Eligible For ₹5 Lakh Coverage, How To Apply?
New Delhi, September 14: The Union cabinet has approved health coverage for senior citizens on Wednesday under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan...
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Who Can Apply for Ayushman Bharat for Senior Citizens Announced by the Central Government?
The Central government is about to launch a new phase of the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (ABPM-JAY) scheme, which will...
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NITI Aayog Recommends New Law to Address Future Public Health Crises
An expert group formed by NITI Aayog has proposed that India should introduce a specific law to better manage public health emergencies in...
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New ICMR Report Highlights Growing Resistance in Bacteria to Antibiotics Critical for Human Health
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has released its seventh annual report for 2023 on Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) in India. The report...
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MoHFW Releases ‘Health Dynamics of India 2022-23: Infrastructure and Human Resources Report’
The Union Health Secretary, Apurva Chandra, officially launched the ‘Health Dynamics of India (Infrastructure and Human Resources) 2022-23’ on Monday. This annual report,...
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Mpox in India: Minimal Risk of COVID-like Pandemic, Says Health Ministry
New Delhi, September 10: A man who recently travelled from a country experiencing mpox transmission has tested positive for the disease, the Union...
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Delhi Government Bans Firecrackers Till January 1 to Combat Air Pollution
New Delhi, September 10: In a bid to curb the severe Air Pollution that plagues Delhi during the winter months, the Delhi government...
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