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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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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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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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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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Cancer Is The 10th Leading Cause Of Child Deaths In India, Says Study
Cancer ranks as the 10th leading cause of death among children in India, with around 17,000 deaths in 2023.
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National Mental Health Programme To Boost Services, Says Minister Of State For Women And Child Development
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen mental health services, the government has implemented National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), which includes postpartum mothers, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
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1-Year-Old Child Gets Life-Saving Care Under Punjab Health Scheme
In such cases, earlier, families would have had to arrange funds, complete documentation, or wait for approvals before treatment could begin.
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It's Not Your Child's Fault: Doctor Explains Bedwetting Causes, Shares Tips For Parents
Medical evidence clearly shows that bedwetting is a treatable health condition, and waiting for puberty is not the solution many families believe it to be.
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Delhi Government's ANMOL Scheme To Boost Newborn Healthcare, Improve Emergency Response
After the launch of the ANMOL scheme to provide screening tests for genetic and metabolic disorders in newborns, medical experts say the scheme will drive early detection and help critical cases reach hospitals within the golden hour'.
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India's Sustained Efforts Driving Sharp Decline In Child Mortality: UN Report
Over the last two decades, India has played a pivotal role in reducing child mortality in the South Asia region, which witnessed a 76 per cent decline in under-five deaths since 1990 and a 68 per cent drop since 2000.
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Bone Cancer In Children: New 'Growing' Implant Treatment Reduces Surgeries
A new technique called "growing implant" is emerging as an important option in the treatment of bone cancer among children, allowing doctors to adjust the length of an affected limb as the child grows, experts say.
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Gujarat's Sabarkantha Reports Improved Outcomes Under Maternal Nutrition Scheme
A district-level nutrition initiative in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district has reported improvements in maternal health and birth weights after a year of targeted support for underweight pregnant women.
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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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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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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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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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Cancer Is The 10th Leading Cause Of Child Deaths In India, Says Study
Cancer ranks as the 10th leading cause of death among children in India, with around 17,000 deaths in 2023.
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National Mental Health Programme To Boost Services, Says Minister Of State For Women And Child Development
New Delhi, April 1 (IANS) In a bid to strengthen mental health services, the government has implemented National Mental Health Programme (NMHP), which includes postpartum mothers, the Parliament was informed on Wednesday.
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1-Year-Old Child Gets Life-Saving Care Under Punjab Health Scheme
In such cases, earlier, families would have had to arrange funds, complete documentation, or wait for approvals before treatment could begin.
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It's Not Your Child's Fault: Doctor Explains Bedwetting Causes, Shares Tips For Parents
Medical evidence clearly shows that bedwetting is a treatable health condition, and waiting for puberty is not the solution many families believe it to be.
-
Delhi Government's ANMOL Scheme To Boost Newborn Healthcare, Improve Emergency Response
After the launch of the ANMOL scheme to provide screening tests for genetic and metabolic disorders in newborns, medical experts say the scheme will drive early detection and help critical cases reach hospitals within the golden hour'.
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India's Sustained Efforts Driving Sharp Decline In Child Mortality: UN Report
Over the last two decades, India has played a pivotal role in reducing child mortality in the South Asia region, which witnessed a 76 per cent decline in under-five deaths since 1990 and a 68 per cent drop since 2000.
-
Bone Cancer In Children: New 'Growing' Implant Treatment Reduces Surgeries
A new technique called "growing implant" is emerging as an important option in the treatment of bone cancer among children, allowing doctors to adjust the length of an affected limb as the child grows, experts say.
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Gujarat's Sabarkantha Reports Improved Outcomes Under Maternal Nutrition Scheme
A district-level nutrition initiative in Gujarat's Sabarkantha district has reported improvements in maternal health and birth weights after a year of targeted support for underweight pregnant women.
