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India Launches 6th National Family Health Survey, Reports Big Gains In Child Nutrition, Vaccination
India's latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) shows major improvements in maternal health, child nutrition, immunisation coverage, institutional deliveries and financial healthcare protection, reflecting the impact of flagship public health schemes.
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Doctor Explains How Mother's Colostrum Builds Immunity In Her Child
Colostrum acts as the baby's first natural vaccination, helping its body to learn how to deal with infections in a safer manner. The World Health Organization (WHO) also states that breastfeeding within the first hour after birth reduces the likeliho
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Pediatric Dengue: Doctor Explains Why Children Are More Vulnerable
Children often spend more time outdoors, especially during daytime and evening hours when Aedes mosquitoes are most active.
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Rare Bone Cancer: Teen Recovers After Ventilator Support In Delhi
A 17-year-old girl diagnosed with advanced Stage 3 Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer, has recovered after battling respiratory complications and spending nearly 10 days on ventilator support at a Delhi hospital.
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What Is Janani App? Government's Digital Push For Mothers And Child Healthcare Explained
JANANI stands for Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care. The platform has been developed as an upgraded version of the existing reproductive and child healthcare tracking system.
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Delhi's Rs 3.5 Crore Scheme To Support Children Leaving Care Homes After 18
The Delhi government on Sunday approved a Rs 3.5-crore aftercare scheme for youths leaving child care institutions after turning 18, offering support for higher education, skill training, jobs and financial assistance to help them transition to independent living.
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JANANI Platform Launched: Government Boosts Maternal And Child Healthcare
The government has launched JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care), a QR-enabled digital healthcare platform to track maternal and child health services,
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Planning A Family? Here's How Much Prenatal Scans, Childbirth And Postnatal Care Will Cost You
Delivery is the most significant financial component of maternity care. Costs vary depending on the type of delivery, hospital infrastructure, and any complications that may arise.
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Government Revamps Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram To Tackle Lifestyle Diseases And Mental Health
The Union health ministry released the RBSK 2.0 guidelines during the recently concluded National Summit on Good Practices and Innovations in Public Healthcare Service Delivery, marking a major overhaul of the flagship child health screening programm
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Deepika Padukone And Ranveer Singh Pregnant With Second Child: Doctor Shares How A Second Pregnancy Is Different From The First
While one might be more aware of the changes during pregnancy, each pregnancy comes with its own set of limitations. Dr. Monika Wadhawan shared how a second pregnancy is different from the first one.
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DNA Changes Seen In Exclusively Breastfed Children, Study Finds
An analysis of blood samples has found that children who were exclusively breastfed for at least the first three months carry epigenetic markers such as chemical changes in the DNA when compared to those not breastfed.
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Boy, 11, Kept Taking Rasgullas At UP Wedding, Caterer Throws Him Into Tandoor
The boy was immediately taken to Ayodhya Medical College for treatment. After providing initial medical care, doctors referred him to Lucknow Medical College due to his condition.
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POSHAN Abhiyaan Brings 14 Lakh Anganwadi Centres Under Digital Monitoring Network
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Use of digital tools such as the Poshan Tracker Application now enables near real‑time monitoring of over 14 lakh Anganwadi Centres and nearly 9 crore beneficiaries under the mission, the government said on Tuesday.
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Obesity Before Pregnancy Could Raise Your Child's Fatty Liver Risk, New Study Finds
Obesity before pregnancy, in both mothers and fathers, significantly increases the risk of fatty liver disease in their adult offspring.
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Rare Childbirth On Plane Sparks Citizenship Debate, Air Traffic Controller Suggests Cute Name
As the pilot confirmed the birth, an air traffic controller joked, "Tell her she's got to name it Kennedy," because of the airport where the plane was landing.
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India Launches 6th National Family Health Survey, Reports Big Gains In Child Nutrition, Vaccination
India's latest National Family Health Survey (NFHS-6) shows major improvements in maternal health, child nutrition, immunisation coverage, institutional deliveries and financial healthcare protection, reflecting the impact of flagship public health schemes.
-
Doctor Explains How Mother's Colostrum Builds Immunity In Her Child
Colostrum acts as the baby's first natural vaccination, helping its body to learn how to deal with infections in a safer manner. The World Health Organization (WHO) also states that breastfeeding within the first hour after birth reduces the likeliho
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Pediatric Dengue: Doctor Explains Why Children Are More Vulnerable
Children often spend more time outdoors, especially during daytime and evening hours when Aedes mosquitoes are most active.
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Rare Bone Cancer: Teen Recovers After Ventilator Support In Delhi
A 17-year-old girl diagnosed with advanced Stage 3 Ewing's Sarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer, has recovered after battling respiratory complications and spending nearly 10 days on ventilator support at a Delhi hospital.
-
What Is Janani App? Government's Digital Push For Mothers And Child Healthcare Explained
JANANI stands for Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care. The platform has been developed as an upgraded version of the existing reproductive and child healthcare tracking system.
-
Delhi's Rs 3.5 Crore Scheme To Support Children Leaving Care Homes After 18
The Delhi government on Sunday approved a Rs 3.5-crore aftercare scheme for youths leaving child care institutions after turning 18, offering support for higher education, skill training, jobs and financial assistance to help them transition to independent living.
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JANANI Platform Launched: Government Boosts Maternal And Child Healthcare
The government has launched JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care), a QR-enabled digital healthcare platform to track maternal and child health services,
-
Planning A Family? Here's How Much Prenatal Scans, Childbirth And Postnatal Care Will Cost You
Delivery is the most significant financial component of maternity care. Costs vary depending on the type of delivery, hospital infrastructure, and any complications that may arise.
-
Government Revamps Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram To Tackle Lifestyle Diseases And Mental Health
The Union health ministry released the RBSK 2.0 guidelines during the recently concluded National Summit on Good Practices and Innovations in Public Healthcare Service Delivery, marking a major overhaul of the flagship child health screening programm
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Deepika Padukone And Ranveer Singh Pregnant With Second Child: Doctor Shares How A Second Pregnancy Is Different From The First
While one might be more aware of the changes during pregnancy, each pregnancy comes with its own set of limitations. Dr. Monika Wadhawan shared how a second pregnancy is different from the first one.
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DNA Changes Seen In Exclusively Breastfed Children, Study Finds
An analysis of blood samples has found that children who were exclusively breastfed for at least the first three months carry epigenetic markers such as chemical changes in the DNA when compared to those not breastfed.
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Boy, 11, Kept Taking Rasgullas At UP Wedding, Caterer Throws Him Into Tandoor
The boy was immediately taken to Ayodhya Medical College for treatment. After providing initial medical care, doctors referred him to Lucknow Medical College due to his condition.
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POSHAN Abhiyaan Brings 14 Lakh Anganwadi Centres Under Digital Monitoring Network
New Delhi, April 14 (IANS) Use of digital tools such as the Poshan Tracker Application now enables near real‑time monitoring of over 14 lakh Anganwadi Centres and nearly 9 crore beneficiaries under the mission, the government said on Tuesday.
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Obesity Before Pregnancy Could Raise Your Child's Fatty Liver Risk, New Study Finds
Obesity before pregnancy, in both mothers and fathers, significantly increases the risk of fatty liver disease in their adult offspring.
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Rare Childbirth On Plane Sparks Citizenship Debate, Air Traffic Controller Suggests Cute Name
As the pilot confirmed the birth, an air traffic controller joked, "Tell her she's got to name it Kennedy," because of the airport where the plane was landing.
