Doctors at the government hospital in Ballia treated patients under mobile torch lights after a prolonged power cut. Video clips showing a doctor examining a woman patient on a stretcher and other people crowding around, have gone viral on social media.
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Canada confirms 1,321 monkeypox cases
The health agency said that of the confirmed cases, 631 cases are from Ontario, 505 from Quebec, 143 from British Columbia, 34 from Alberta, three from Saskatchewan, two from the Yukon and one each from Nova Scotia, Manitoba and New Brunswick, Xinhua news agency reported.
I feel lonely being the only Indian competing at the top: Neeraj Chopra
Ace Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra feels its high time Indian track and field athletes too start making their presence felt in numbers at major international competitions, adding that he at times feels lonely being the only athlete from the country competing in big events such as the Diamond League.
India's first intranasal vaccine for Covid gets DCGI approval
"India has harnessed its science, R&D, and human resources in the fight against COVID-19 under PM @NarendraModi Ji's leadership. With the science-driven approach & Sabka Prayas, we will defeat COVID-19", he said.
Mukhyamantri Sustha Sishu Sustha Kishore Abhiyan 3.0 launched at Agartala
Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Saturday launched 'Mukhya Mantri Shustha Shoishob, Shustha Kaishor Abhiyan 3.0' here at Agartala and said that the government and the health department are continuously working to deliver the benefits of health services to every citizen of the state.
Indian-American researchers develop durable coating that kills Covid virus
There may soon be a new weapon in the battle against Covid in the form of a durable coating, thanks to Indian-American researchers, that can quickly kill bacteria and viruses on surfaces, and keep killing them for six months or longer.
Over 211 cr vax doses demonstrate collective will: Mandaviya
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya hailed it as "Collective will of the country under the decisive and progressive leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, which was demonstrated through Jan Bhagidari".
Bharat Biotech completes trials for intranasal Covid vax - BBV154
Hyderabad-based vaccine manufacturer Bharat Biotech on Monday said it has completed the clinical development for phase 3 trials and booster doses for India's first intranasal Covid vaccine -- BBV154.
Bharat Biotech's intranasal Covid vaccine proven safe in clinical trials
Vaccine-maker Bharat Biotech announced on Monday that its intranasal vaccine for Covid-19 has been proven to be safe, well-tolerated, and immunogenic in subjects in controlled clinical trials.
Dehydration preventing hormone linked to worsening kidney disease: Study
A steroid hormone called aldosterone -- known to prevent dehydration by regulating salt and water in the body -- is linked to an increased risk of kidney failure in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), according to a study led by an Indian-American researcher.
This smart contact lenses can diagnose cancer from tears
The novel lens, developed by the team at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation (TIBI) in California, is able to capture and detect exosomes, the nanometer-sized vesicles found in bodily secretions that have the potential for being diagnostic cancer biomarkers.
TOPS has given a different 'spin' to sports in India, says Mansher Singh
One of Indias most celebrated shotgun shooters, Mansher Singh, believes the governments Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) has given an altogether different spin to the countrys sport -- one where athletes need to just concentrate on the job of bringing glory without bothering about the logistics or sweating over the costs.
In 2012 I kept waiting forever for approvals, now they come in days: Sanjeev Rajput
The 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games gold medallist believes the government's Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) has made life easy for sportspersons and cut those endless waits, which left athletes frustrated.
8 firms express interest in developing monkeypox vax
The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has received 31 bids from manufacturers showing interest in developing vaccine against the monkeypox virus after the medical body floated the Expression of Interest (EOI) for the development of vaccine and diagnostic kits, a source said on Saturday.
How rising global temperatures may affect children's fitness
Record levels of obesity and physical inactivity among children mean they are set to bear the brunt of poorer health effects from rising global temperatures, warns a new comprehensive review of studies.
Telangana baby with rare genetic disease administered Rs 16 crore drug
SMA Type 1 is a rare genetic disease that attacks the baby's nerves and muscles and makes it extremely difficult for the child to carry out basic activities like sitting up, lifting head, swallowing milk, and even breathing.
Skin-like computing chip analyses health data with brain-mimicking AI
Currently, getting an in-depth profile about your health requires a visit to a hospital or clinic. In the future, Wang said, people's health could be tracked continuously by wearable electronics that can detect diseases even before symptoms appear.
Cholera outbreak in Afghan province kills 12
"A total of 18,000 people have been affected by cholera due to using polluted water and poor access to health services," Xinhua news agency quoted the official as saying to reporters.
New Covid-like rapid test to spot cancers, heart disease more easily
The new test, called CrisprZyme, works by detecting molecular signals in the body called biomarkers, which are already used in things like Covid-19 testing where the presence of SARS-CoV-2 genes indicates Covid.
I want to use every ounce of my strength to get that gold medal in Paris: Bajrang Punia
The 28-year-old Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist from Jhajjar, Haryana won his second Commonwealth Games gold with aggressive performance in the men's 65kg, beating Lachlan McNeil of Canada in the final.
Canada confirms 957 monkeypox cases
The health agency said that of the confirmed cases as of Friday, 449 cases are from Ontario, 407 from Quebec, 81 from British Columbia, 16 from Alberta, and two each from Saskatchewan and the Yukon, Xinhua news agency reported.
India to have 1.5L Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres by Dec
A total of 1.5 lakh Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness Centres will be available to serve the people by the end of December, Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya said on Friday in the Upper House.
Japan approves smallpox vaccine to prevent monkeypox
The move came after Japan confirmed two cases of the disease in late July in men in their 30s, who had both travelled overseas, and the government announced preemptive measures to prevent the spread of the disease.
Confirmed: Kerala youth's death first monkeypox casuality in India
22 year old Hafeez passed away on Sunday and after that suspicions were there if it was monkeypox. Soon the health authorities swung into action and started preparing a detailed contact list of him after his arrival at the Kozhikode airport.
7,700 medicine samples declared poor quality
The government data disclosed that a total of 2,652 samples of medicines were declared not of standard quality and 263 were declared spurious or adulterated out of a total 84,874 samples picked for testing during the year 2020-21.