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Scientists find malaria parasite exploits host blood cells to resist medication
2+ hour, 11+ min ago (515+ words) Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 17 (PTI): In a major scientific breakthrough, researchers at the BRIC-RGCB here have discovered a previously unknown mechanism by which malaria parasites evade the effects of artemisinin, the world's most widely used antimalarial drug. The findings, published as an…...
Electric public transport urgent as Delhi carbon monoxide hits highest Jan-May average since 2023
2+ hour, 41+ min ago (329+ words) New Delhi, Jun 17 (PTI): Delhi recorded its highest average carbon monoxide concentration for the first five months of the year since 2022, with levels remaining elevated during much of the January-May period, according to data analysed by research and advisory think…...
Delhi woman born with profound hearing loss regains hearing and secures IIT Bombay admission
3+ hour, 56+ min ago (391+ words) New Delhi (ANI): A 22-year-old woman from Delhi, who was born with bilateral profound hearing loss, has regained access to sound and significantly reduced her dependence on lip reading after undergoing a successful bilateral cochlear implant surgery at a private…...
Gujarat rolls out major TD and DPT vaccination campaign covering over 48, 000 schools
9+ hour, 41+ min ago (507+ words) Gandhinagar: Gujarat has launched a statewide TD (Tetanus and adult Diphtheria) and DPT vaccination campaign targeting nearly 19 lakh schoolchildren, with health authorities aiming to ensure that no eligible child is left unvaccinated against a range of serious diseases. The "TD…...
A team visits South Tripura to select land for new medical college
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (202+ words) Agartala: A high-level team of the Tripura government, led by Minister for Welfare of Minorities, Sukla Charan Noatia, visited Santirbazar in South Tripura district to select suitable land for setting up a medical college, a senior official said on Tuesday....
Kashmir Medical College gears up for NMC visit with plan for 150 MBBS seats
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (361+ words) Srinagar: Kashmir Medical College in Srinagar is being developed with state-of-the-art infrastructure and advanced medical technology, a move expected to significantly strengthen healthcare services and medical education in the Kashmir Valley. The institution has been equipped with modern laboratories, digital…...
Kerala Health Minister announces expert panel to tackle communicable diseases
1+ day, 7+ hour ago (510+ words) Thiruvananthapuram: A high-powered committee will be constituted to look into the causes of the rise in communicable diseases in Kerala and suggest preventive measures, state Health Minister K Muraleedharan said here on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters after chairing a review…...
Medical care is our only concern, says RIMS after protest
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (324+ words) Imphal: The Regional Institute of Medical Sciences here has said its sole responsibility was to provide medical treatment to people and is not responsible for bringing in patients to the hospital. The remarks came a day after the hospital premises…...
Wayanad extends closure of educational institutions in shigella-hit areas as cases rise
2+ day, 9+ hour ago (106+ words) Edex Live Kalpatta: In view of the Shigella outbreak, the Wayanad district collector has ordered the closure of educational institutions in the affected region, including Nenmeni, Sultan Bathery municipality, Noolpuzha and Ambalavayal, till Wednesday The measure covers schools, madrassas, hostels…...
PM Modi hails India's rise as leader in public healthcare coverage
3+ day, 7+ hour ago (354+ words) New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the country has worked to make quality healthcare more affordable and accessible in the past 12 years, and the government will keep working on all such initiatives to build a healthy India....