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Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Provides Free Haemophilia Treatment Worth Rs 17 Crore To 669 Patients
Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) Ahmedabad Civil Hospital provided free haemophilia treatment worth more than Rs 17 crore to 669 patients during the 2025-26 financial year, Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said, describing the initiative as a reflection of the state government's commitment to ensuring access to life-saving care for patients suffer...
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WHO Chief Lands In Congo, Saying Ebola Outbreak 'Can Be Stopped'
Containment has been particularly difficult because the disease likely spread for weeks before it was first identified in mid-May. The outbreak continues to spread faster than the response, despite health facilities becoming more organized and more equipment arriving.
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Against All Odds: 42-Year-Old Woman Defeats HIV, Hepatitis B And Cancer With Rare Liver Transplant
The patient had been living with Hepatitis B for several years and was diagnosed with HIV around three years ago. Over time, her health deteriorated sharply.
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More Than 230 Cases Of Diphtheria Reported In Australia; Check Symptoms, Causes, Complications And More
The outbreak has pushed the government to increase vaccination efforts and provide extra funding for public health responses. Officials say that the disease, which was once considered rare in Australia, is making a comeback.
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Ebola Alert: US Missionary Being Transferred To Germany, CDC Confirms
A U.S. citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak of a rare strain of the virus
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What Happened to John Cena? WWE Icon Diagnosed With Rare Eye Disease After Months of Vision Problems
WWE legend John Cena revealed he was diagnosed with Demodex blepharitis after dealing with redness, itchiness, and vision problems for months. The actor said he initially ignored the symptoms, thinking they were caused by aging and screen time.
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"Truly Heartbreaking": Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan Meet Ailing Shapoor Zadran In Hospital
Afghanistan's cricket stars Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi visited ailing former national team pacer Shapoor Zadran on Wednesday as he continues treatment for a rare and life-threatening disease.
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Evacuation Begins For Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship In Spain's Canary Islands
Three passengers from the MV Hondius, a Dutch husband and wife and a German woman, have died, while others have fallen sick with the rare disease, which usually spreads among rodents.
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India Among Countries With Comprehensive National Rare Diseases Framework, Says Government
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said that the need for addressing rare diseases was first highlighted in the National Health Policy, 2017, and was subsequently institutionalized through the launch of the National Policy for Rare Dis
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Hantavirus Outbreak Kills 3 In Atlantic Cruise Ship: Symptoms Of The Deadly Viral Infection Explained
Hantavirus infection has no specific cure, so treatment focuses on supportive care. Patients are usually hospitalised early for close monitoring.
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Kerala Health Minister Urges Caution Against "Brain-Eating Amoeba": See Symptoms And Precautions
Brain-eating amoeba, also known as Naegleria fowleri, causes a rare brain infection known as amoebic meningoencephalitis. This amoeba lives in warm and shallow bodies of fresh water, such as lakes and rivers.
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How Scientists Changed Their View Of Insomnia
Insomnia rarely occurs on its own, which brings us to one of the biggest changes scientists have made in our understanding of chronic sleep deprivation.
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Jodhpur Sees 4 Cases Of Laughing Epilepsy: All About The Rare Form Of Epilepsy
AIIMS Jodhpur successfully treated four children with rare laughing epilepsy using a minimally invasive brain procedure, eliminating their seizures.
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Viagra Ingredient Sildenafil May Help Treat A Rare And Fatal Childhood Disease, Leigh Syndrome
A new study finds sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may improve symptoms of Leigh syndrome, a rare, often fatal childhood disorder. Early findings show better muscle strength, fewer seizures, and improved quality of life.
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RTI Flags Funding Gaps As Rare Disease Patients Hit Financial Limits
The RTI data highlights systemic shortcomings in how financial support is being delivered.
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Ahmedabad Civil Hospital Provides Free Haemophilia Treatment Worth Rs 17 Crore To 669 Patients
Ahmedabad, May 31 (IANS) Ahmedabad Civil Hospital provided free haemophilia treatment worth more than Rs 17 crore to 669 patients during the 2025-26 financial year, Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya said, describing the initiative as a reflection of the state government's commitment to ensuring access to life-saving care for patients suffer...
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WHO Chief Lands In Congo, Saying Ebola Outbreak 'Can Be Stopped'
Containment has been particularly difficult because the disease likely spread for weeks before it was first identified in mid-May. The outbreak continues to spread faster than the response, despite health facilities becoming more organized and more equipment arriving.
-
Against All Odds: 42-Year-Old Woman Defeats HIV, Hepatitis B And Cancer With Rare Liver Transplant
The patient had been living with Hepatitis B for several years and was diagnosed with HIV around three years ago. Over time, her health deteriorated sharply.
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More Than 230 Cases Of Diphtheria Reported In Australia; Check Symptoms, Causes, Complications And More
The outbreak has pushed the government to increase vaccination efforts and provide extra funding for public health responses. Officials say that the disease, which was once considered rare in Australia, is making a comeback.
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Ebola Alert: US Missionary Being Transferred To Germany, CDC Confirms
A U.S. citizen who contracted Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo, where an outbreak of a rare strain of the virus
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What Happened to John Cena? WWE Icon Diagnosed With Rare Eye Disease After Months of Vision Problems
WWE legend John Cena revealed he was diagnosed with Demodex blepharitis after dealing with redness, itchiness, and vision problems for months. The actor said he initially ignored the symptoms, thinking they were caused by aging and screen time.
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"Truly Heartbreaking": Mohammad Nabi, Rashid Khan Meet Ailing Shapoor Zadran In Hospital
Afghanistan's cricket stars Rashid Khan and Mohammad Nabi visited ailing former national team pacer Shapoor Zadran on Wednesday as he continues treatment for a rare and life-threatening disease.
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Evacuation Begins For Hantavirus-Hit Cruise Ship In Spain's Canary Islands
Three passengers from the MV Hondius, a Dutch husband and wife and a German woman, have died, while others have fallen sick with the rare disease, which usually spreads among rodents.
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India Among Countries With Comprehensive National Rare Diseases Framework, Says Government
New Delhi, May 5 (IANS) The government on Tuesday said that the need for addressing rare diseases was first highlighted in the National Health Policy, 2017, and was subsequently institutionalized through the launch of the National Policy for Rare Dis
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Hantavirus Outbreak Kills 3 In Atlantic Cruise Ship: Symptoms Of The Deadly Viral Infection Explained
Hantavirus infection has no specific cure, so treatment focuses on supportive care. Patients are usually hospitalised early for close monitoring.
-
Kerala Health Minister Urges Caution Against "Brain-Eating Amoeba": See Symptoms And Precautions
Brain-eating amoeba, also known as Naegleria fowleri, causes a rare brain infection known as amoebic meningoencephalitis. This amoeba lives in warm and shallow bodies of fresh water, such as lakes and rivers.
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How Scientists Changed Their View Of Insomnia
Insomnia rarely occurs on its own, which brings us to one of the biggest changes scientists have made in our understanding of chronic sleep deprivation.
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Jodhpur Sees 4 Cases Of Laughing Epilepsy: All About The Rare Form Of Epilepsy
AIIMS Jodhpur successfully treated four children with rare laughing epilepsy using a minimally invasive brain procedure, eliminating their seizures.
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Viagra Ingredient Sildenafil May Help Treat A Rare And Fatal Childhood Disease, Leigh Syndrome
A new study finds sildenafil, the active ingredient in Viagra, may improve symptoms of Leigh syndrome, a rare, often fatal childhood disorder. Early findings show better muscle strength, fewer seizures, and improved quality of life.
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RTI Flags Funding Gaps As Rare Disease Patients Hit Financial Limits
The RTI data highlights systemic shortcomings in how financial support is being delivered.
