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Jan Aushadhi Kendra In Jamtara Provides Affordable Medicines To Poor, Middle-Class People, Drawing Over 200 Patients Daily
The Jan Aushadhi Kendra located near Veer Kunwar Chowk in Jamtara district of Jharkhand, is fast emerging as a major relief for poor and middle-class people, ensuring that affordable and quality medicines reach the general public.
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Gujarat Adds 150 Drugs To Essential List, Doubles Free Medicines In Government Hospitals
The number of medicines and surgical items provided free of cost in government hospitals across Gujarat has doubled in the last two years, increasing from 717 to 1,479 following the addition of 150 new drugs to the state's Essential Drugs List (EDL).
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Gujarat Expands Essential Drug List To 1,479; Removes 57 Medicines, Adds 150 New Ones
The Gujarat government has expanded its Essential Drug List (EDL) for 202526 by adding 150 medicines following a review of the existing list, a move aimed at strengthening the availability of free treatment across public
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Holi 2026 Health Kit: Doctor Shares Checklist Every Family Must Go Through
Assembling a basic Holi health kit ahead of time will help minimise minor problems from becoming serious medical crises.
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WHO Seeks $1 Billion For Global Health Emergencies: All About These Diseases With Critical Impact
The WHO has identified 36 of the world's most severe health emergencies in 2026, driven by outbreaks of cholera, measles, malaria, malnutrition, and conflict-linked disease collapse.
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WHO Adds Key Diabetes, Weight-Loss Drugs To Essential Medicines List
The World Health Organization has added key GLP-1 drugs, semaglutide and tirzepatide, to its Essential Medicines List for type 2 diabetes with obesity or comorbidities.
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WHO Backs Weight-Loss Drugs To Treat Diabetes, Obesity, Urges Cheap Generics
The World Health Organization recommended a range of blockbuster weight-loss drugs to treat diabetes and obesity globally for the first time on Friday, calling for cheap generic versions to be made available for people in developing countries.
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10 Things To Never Pack In Your Hand Luggage At Indian Airports
If you have ever been asked to step aside during a security check, it could be because of your luggage. Follow this simple guide to avoid any such hassle at Indian airports.
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Several Anti-Cancer Drugs, Antibiotics, Now "Essential Medicines", To Be Cheaper
Several anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics and vaccines will now become more affordable as they are among 34 new additions to the National List of Essential Medicines, with the government saying this will reduce "patients' out-of-pocket expenditure".
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National List of Essential Medicines: All You Need To Know About It
The WHO said that essential medicines list can lead to improved access through streamlined procurement and distribution of quality-assured medicines.
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Jan Aushadhi Kendra In Jamtara Provides Affordable Medicines To Poor, Middle-Class People, Drawing Over 200 Patients Daily
The Jan Aushadhi Kendra located near Veer Kunwar Chowk in Jamtara district of Jharkhand, is fast emerging as a major relief for poor and middle-class people, ensuring that affordable and quality medicines reach the general public.
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Gujarat Adds 150 Drugs To Essential List, Doubles Free Medicines In Government Hospitals
The number of medicines and surgical items provided free of cost in government hospitals across Gujarat has doubled in the last two years, increasing from 717 to 1,479 following the addition of 150 new drugs to the state's Essential Drugs List (EDL).
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Gujarat Expands Essential Drug List To 1,479; Removes 57 Medicines, Adds 150 New Ones
The Gujarat government has expanded its Essential Drug List (EDL) for 202526 by adding 150 medicines following a review of the existing list, a move aimed at strengthening the availability of free treatment across public
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Holi 2026 Health Kit: Doctor Shares Checklist Every Family Must Go Through
Assembling a basic Holi health kit ahead of time will help minimise minor problems from becoming serious medical crises.
-
WHO Seeks $1 Billion For Global Health Emergencies: All About These Diseases With Critical Impact
The WHO has identified 36 of the world's most severe health emergencies in 2026, driven by outbreaks of cholera, measles, malaria, malnutrition, and conflict-linked disease collapse.
-
WHO Adds Key Diabetes, Weight-Loss Drugs To Essential Medicines List
The World Health Organization has added key GLP-1 drugs, semaglutide and tirzepatide, to its Essential Medicines List for type 2 diabetes with obesity or comorbidities.
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WHO Backs Weight-Loss Drugs To Treat Diabetes, Obesity, Urges Cheap Generics
The World Health Organization recommended a range of blockbuster weight-loss drugs to treat diabetes and obesity globally for the first time on Friday, calling for cheap generic versions to be made available for people in developing countries.
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10 Things To Never Pack In Your Hand Luggage At Indian Airports
If you have ever been asked to step aside during a security check, it could be because of your luggage. Follow this simple guide to avoid any such hassle at Indian airports.
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Several Anti-Cancer Drugs, Antibiotics, Now "Essential Medicines", To Be Cheaper
Several anti-cancer drugs, antibiotics and vaccines will now become more affordable as they are among 34 new additions to the National List of Essential Medicines, with the government saying this will reduce "patients' out-of-pocket expenditure".
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National List of Essential Medicines: All You Need To Know About It
The WHO said that essential medicines list can lead to improved access through streamlined procurement and distribution of quality-assured medicines.
