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Smog Chokes Delhi-NCR As AQI Breaches 400 Mark In Several Places
Delhi-NCR woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Sunday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) plunged into the 'very poor' category across several parts of the city. In some areas, the situation was even grimmer, as AQI readings slipped into the 'severe' zon
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Reporting Leprosy Now Mandatory In Maharashtra, Mandate To Curb Spread
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) In a major boost to fight leprosy, the Maharashtra government on Saturday declared that the chronic infectious condition is a “notifiable disease”.
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Covid During Pregnancy May Raise Autism, Motor Disorder Risk In Kids By Age 3
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Children born to mothers who had Covid-19 while pregnant may be at a high risk of suffering from developmental disorders, including speech delays, autism, and motor disorders, by the time they turn 3 years old, according to ne
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India Sets 3 Guinness World Records Under 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar' Campaign
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) India has created history by setting three Guinness world records under the “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan,” Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Friday.
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Rapid BP Fluctuations May Signal Risk Of Brain Degeneration In Elderly: Study
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Older adults whose blood pressure fluctuates widely may indicate a greater risk of brain shrinkage and nerve cell injury, according to a new study.
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City Doctors Report 50% Rise In Eye Problems As Smog Continues To Engulf Delhi
Doctors say that the toxic cocktail of smoke, particulate matter, and chemical residues released during firecracker burning is not only harmful for the lungs, but for the eyes as well.
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Delhi's Mental Health Institute Has No MRI, CT Machines, Spot Check Reveals
A surprise inspection by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday exposed gaps at the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS)
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Delhi Chief Minister Launches New Health Information Management System
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday rolled out the expanded Health Information Management System (HIMS) and said that people will no longer need to queue up to take appointments as it will be possible to book them online.
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Amazon Diagnostics Launched in India, Offers Doorstep Sample Collection in Six Cities
Amazon Diagnostics was launched by Amazon India on Sunday. The new service is an expansion of Amazon Medical, which includes its Pharmacy and teleconsultation services as well. The diagnostics service, which was developed in collaboration with Orange Health Labs, is currently available in six Indian cities, including Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram, Noi...
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"Stay Indoor, Drink Fluids": Health Ministry's Advisory Amid Rising Delhi Heat
With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that daytime temperatures in Delhi may soar to 45 degrees Celsius, the Health Ministry on Wednesday urged people to stay indoors during peak hours, and to drink safe fluids.
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First Phase Of Ayushman Bharat Scheme In Delhi To Kick Off Tomorrow
The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is set to kick off in the national capital on Thursday as the Rekha Gupta-led government will start providing health cards to residents after registering them under the scheme.
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Yamuna Cleaning, Waterlogging In Focus Of "Viksit Delhi Budget": Rekha Gupta
The BJP government's "Viksit Delhi Budget" for the 2025-26 fiscal will focus on economic empowerment of women, better education and health service, improved infrastructure, pollution and waterlogging issue, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday
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Rekha Gupta Reverses AAP Stand, To Sign Pact With Centre For Health Centres
The Rekha Gupta government in Delhi is preparing to sign an MoU with the Centre for implementation of the PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), a major reversal of the previous AAP government's decision to oppose the scheme.
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Avoid Offering Freebies That Can Hit State's Fiscal Health: Poll Body Chief
Admitting that some states are unable to pay salaries due to the heavy cost of freebies promised during campaigning, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday said the Election Commission of India's hands is tied on the issue of "freebies".
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Delhi Reports First Japanese Encephalitis Case In 13 Years
The Municipal Health Department on Thursday reported the first case of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) -- viral brain infection that can lead to serious illness and death -- in the national capital after 13 long years.
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Smog Chokes Delhi-NCR As AQI Breaches 400 Mark In Several Places
Delhi-NCR woke up to a thick blanket of smog on Sunday as the Air Quality Index (AQI) plunged into the 'very poor' category across several parts of the city. In some areas, the situation was even grimmer, as AQI readings slipped into the 'severe' zon
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Reporting Leprosy Now Mandatory In Maharashtra, Mandate To Curb Spread
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) In a major boost to fight leprosy, the Maharashtra government on Saturday declared that the chronic infectious condition is a “notifiable disease”.
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Covid During Pregnancy May Raise Autism, Motor Disorder Risk In Kids By Age 3
New Delhi, Nov 1 (IANS) Children born to mothers who had Covid-19 while pregnant may be at a high risk of suffering from developmental disorders, including speech delays, autism, and motor disorders, by the time they turn 3 years old, according to ne
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India Sets 3 Guinness World Records Under 'Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar' Campaign
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) India has created history by setting three Guinness world records under the “Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan,” Ministry of Health and Family Welfare said on Friday.
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Rapid BP Fluctuations May Signal Risk Of Brain Degeneration In Elderly: Study
New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Older adults whose blood pressure fluctuates widely may indicate a greater risk of brain shrinkage and nerve cell injury, according to a new study.
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City Doctors Report 50% Rise In Eye Problems As Smog Continues To Engulf Delhi
Doctors say that the toxic cocktail of smoke, particulate matter, and chemical residues released during firecracker burning is not only harmful for the lungs, but for the eyes as well.
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Delhi's Mental Health Institute Has No MRI, CT Machines, Spot Check Reveals
A surprise inspection by Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday exposed gaps at the Institute of Human Behaviour and Allied Sciences (IHBAS)
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Delhi Chief Minister Launches New Health Information Management System
Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday rolled out the expanded Health Information Management System (HIMS) and said that people will no longer need to queue up to take appointments as it will be possible to book them online.
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Amazon Diagnostics Launched in India, Offers Doorstep Sample Collection in Six Cities
Amazon Diagnostics was launched by Amazon India on Sunday. The new service is an expansion of Amazon Medical, which includes its Pharmacy and teleconsultation services as well. The diagnostics service, which was developed in collaboration with Orange Health Labs, is currently available in six Indian cities, including Bengaluru, Delhi, Gurugram, Noi...
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"Stay Indoor, Drink Fluids": Health Ministry's Advisory Amid Rising Delhi Heat
With the India Meteorological Department (IMD) warning that daytime temperatures in Delhi may soar to 45 degrees Celsius, the Health Ministry on Wednesday urged people to stay indoors during peak hours, and to drink safe fluids.
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First Phase Of Ayushman Bharat Scheme In Delhi To Kick Off Tomorrow
The Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (PM-JAY) is set to kick off in the national capital on Thursday as the Rekha Gupta-led government will start providing health cards to residents after registering them under the scheme.
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Yamuna Cleaning, Waterlogging In Focus Of "Viksit Delhi Budget": Rekha Gupta
The BJP government's "Viksit Delhi Budget" for the 2025-26 fiscal will focus on economic empowerment of women, better education and health service, improved infrastructure, pollution and waterlogging issue, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday
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Rekha Gupta Reverses AAP Stand, To Sign Pact With Centre For Health Centres
The Rekha Gupta government in Delhi is preparing to sign an MoU with the Centre for implementation of the PM-Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission (PM-ABHIM), a major reversal of the previous AAP government's decision to oppose the scheme.
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Avoid Offering Freebies That Can Hit State's Fiscal Health: Poll Body Chief
Admitting that some states are unable to pay salaries due to the heavy cost of freebies promised during campaigning, Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar on Tuesday said the Election Commission of India's hands is tied on the issue of "freebies".
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Delhi Reports First Japanese Encephalitis Case In 13 Years
The Municipal Health Department on Thursday reported the first case of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) -- viral brain infection that can lead to serious illness and death -- in the national capital after 13 long years.
