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No Ebola Case In India, Airports Put On Alert After WHO Warning
The Centre has reviewed standard operating procedures for screening, surveillance, quarantine and case management, while laboratory preparedness is also being ramped up. The National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune has been designated for Ebola tes
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SEHAT Mission Explained: ICMR's Plan To Fix Nutrient Deficiencies Through Your Daily Meals
The Indian Council of Medical Research and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research plan to merge health data with fortified agricultural practices through the SEHAT mission. This move is being taken to tackle the nutrient deficiencies present in
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Hantavirus Surveillance: India Deploys 165-Lab 'Viral Shield' To Track Virus Spread
he Indian Council of Medical Research has activated the Viral Shield protocol to make sure the Andes strain doesn't breach the country's borders. Here is how their measures can protect the people from the deadly infection.
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Is It Just A Summer Fever? How ICMR's 'Syndromic Surveillance' Aims To Catch The Next Outbreak Before It Spreads
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced that a new 'syndromic surveillance' plan aims to catch the next outbreak before it spreads. Here is what it plans to achieve and why a priority-wise categorisation of pathogens can identify
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India Deploys 'Aarogya Maitri' Health Cube In Jamaica For Humanitarian Emergency Response
The Jamaica deployment is being viewed as part of India's broader outreach to CARICOM countries, where healthcare, disaster resilience, and capacity building have emerged as key pillars of cooperation
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India Gets New Vaccine Tools To Fight Tuberculosis In Adolescents: Not 'A Magic Bullet' But A Good Breakthrough
While the vaccines are products of private sector innovation, their evaluation has been firmly anchored in public science, with a large, independent Phase III clinical trial led, funded and sponsored by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
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Quack Or Qualified? Expert Explains How To Spot A Registered Doctor From A Fake
Verifying a doctor's registration with the National Medical Commission or State Medical Council is essential to ensure qualified medical care.
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Bengaluru Central Ayurveda Institute Earns International Quality Accreditation
Central Ayurveda Research Institute Bengaluru earns ISO 15189:2022 accreditation, marking a major upgrade in laboratory quality and patient care.
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1 In 5 Pregnant Women In Northeast India Vitamin B1 Deficient: See Signs, Risks, How To Treat
If your body doesn't have enough vitamin B1, it can lead to beriberi, a disease that causes weakness, swelling, and even heart failure. Pregnant women need more thiamine because their bodies work harder to nourish the growing baby.
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Psychiatrist Explains Autism And Its Associated Health Conditions
Autism is a complex mental health disorder that needs to be understood through its signs and how it affects children and adults. Dr Pallvi Sharma explains autism in great detail and urges the parents to become more understanding.
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Nationwide HPV Vaccination Rollout A Landmark Step In Public Health, Says Former ICMR Director General
V.M. Katoch, former Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and former Health Research Secretary from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Thursday, described the nationwide rollout of the
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Recent Sepsis From A Dog Lick Case Is Not Isolated: Why Regular Screening and Vaccines Matter For Your Pet's Health
The recent case of an Indian-origin woman who lost her limbs to sepsis triggered by a simple dog lick over an open wound, proves that the boundary between "affection" and "infection" is thin.
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Will Examine If Cut-Off Reduction For NEET-PG Affects Quality Of Education: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will examine if the NEET-PG 2025 cut-off reduction impacts postgraduate medical education quality amid petitions challenging the percentile cut-off.
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Medical Trials To Now Focus On Indian Body Type, Data: New ICMR Mandate
The Indian Council of Medical Research has implemented a new mandate that prioritises clinical trials based on Indian body types and lifestyles for greater accuracy. Here is what you should know and why it matters.
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India Deploys AI To Predict The Next Pandemic: Indian Council Of Medical Research Launches New Pathogen Detection Tool
The Indian Medical Council has launched a new pathogen detection tool. An AI-driven tool could predict the spread of serious diseases, and here is what you should know.
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No Ebola Case In India, Airports Put On Alert After WHO Warning
The Centre has reviewed standard operating procedures for screening, surveillance, quarantine and case management, while laboratory preparedness is also being ramped up. The National Institute of Virology (NIV), Pune has been designated for Ebola tes
-
SEHAT Mission Explained: ICMR's Plan To Fix Nutrient Deficiencies Through Your Daily Meals
The Indian Council of Medical Research and the Indian Council of Agricultural Research plan to merge health data with fortified agricultural practices through the SEHAT mission. This move is being taken to tackle the nutrient deficiencies present in
-
Hantavirus Surveillance: India Deploys 165-Lab 'Viral Shield' To Track Virus Spread
he Indian Council of Medical Research has activated the Viral Shield protocol to make sure the Andes strain doesn't breach the country's borders. Here is how their measures can protect the people from the deadly infection.
-
Is It Just A Summer Fever? How ICMR's 'Syndromic Surveillance' Aims To Catch The Next Outbreak Before It Spreads
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has announced that a new 'syndromic surveillance' plan aims to catch the next outbreak before it spreads. Here is what it plans to achieve and why a priority-wise categorisation of pathogens can identify
-
India Deploys 'Aarogya Maitri' Health Cube In Jamaica For Humanitarian Emergency Response
The Jamaica deployment is being viewed as part of India's broader outreach to CARICOM countries, where healthcare, disaster resilience, and capacity building have emerged as key pillars of cooperation
-
India Gets New Vaccine Tools To Fight Tuberculosis In Adolescents: Not 'A Magic Bullet' But A Good Breakthrough
While the vaccines are products of private sector innovation, their evaluation has been firmly anchored in public science, with a large, independent Phase III clinical trial led, funded and sponsored by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR).
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Quack Or Qualified? Expert Explains How To Spot A Registered Doctor From A Fake
Verifying a doctor's registration with the National Medical Commission or State Medical Council is essential to ensure qualified medical care.
-
Bengaluru Central Ayurveda Institute Earns International Quality Accreditation
Central Ayurveda Research Institute Bengaluru earns ISO 15189:2022 accreditation, marking a major upgrade in laboratory quality and patient care.
-
1 In 5 Pregnant Women In Northeast India Vitamin B1 Deficient: See Signs, Risks, How To Treat
If your body doesn't have enough vitamin B1, it can lead to beriberi, a disease that causes weakness, swelling, and even heart failure. Pregnant women need more thiamine because their bodies work harder to nourish the growing baby.
-
Psychiatrist Explains Autism And Its Associated Health Conditions
Autism is a complex mental health disorder that needs to be understood through its signs and how it affects children and adults. Dr Pallvi Sharma explains autism in great detail and urges the parents to become more understanding.
-
Nationwide HPV Vaccination Rollout A Landmark Step In Public Health, Says Former ICMR Director General
V.M. Katoch, former Director General (DG) of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and former Health Research Secretary from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, on Thursday, described the nationwide rollout of the
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Recent Sepsis From A Dog Lick Case Is Not Isolated: Why Regular Screening and Vaccines Matter For Your Pet's Health
The recent case of an Indian-origin woman who lost her limbs to sepsis triggered by a simple dog lick over an open wound, proves that the boundary between "affection" and "infection" is thin.
-
Will Examine If Cut-Off Reduction For NEET-PG Affects Quality Of Education: Supreme Court
The Supreme Court will examine if the NEET-PG 2025 cut-off reduction impacts postgraduate medical education quality amid petitions challenging the percentile cut-off.
-
Medical Trials To Now Focus On Indian Body Type, Data: New ICMR Mandate
The Indian Council of Medical Research has implemented a new mandate that prioritises clinical trials based on Indian body types and lifestyles for greater accuracy. Here is what you should know and why it matters.
-
India Deploys AI To Predict The Next Pandemic: Indian Council Of Medical Research Launches New Pathogen Detection Tool
The Indian Medical Council has launched a new pathogen detection tool. An AI-driven tool could predict the spread of serious diseases, and here is what you should know.
