Developing countries under pressure to accept One Health approach ahead of World Health Assembly

Critics of the proposed approach that ‘aims to sustainably balance and optimise the health of people, animals, and ecosystems’ say it not only reinforces inequity but also undermines existing international obligations Critics of the proposed approach that ‘aims to sustainably balance and optimise the health of people, animals, and ecosystems’ say it not only reinforces inequity…

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Digital Health Mission: K.C. General wins appreciation for linking highest number of health records during a month-long drive

The K.C. General hospital has linked 65,623 health records and generated 45,641 ‘Scan and Share’ tokens during the Digital Health Marathon conducted between February 7 and April 6 The K.C. General hospital has linked 65,623 health records and generated 45,641 ‘Scan and Share’ tokens during the Digital Health Marathon conducted between February 7 and April 6 Karnataka Health…

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Study shows impact of climate hazards on women, children

A study by M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation says children exposed to climate hazards are more likely to be stunted, underweight, and more vulnerable to early pregnancies A study by M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation says children exposed to climate hazards are more likely to be stunted, underweight, and more vulnerable to early pregnancies Health Health News, Wellbeing Tips, Diseases,…

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Chennai hospital implants globally acclaimed heart valve to save septuagenarian’s life

Medical advancements enable hospitals to offer patients the assurance of safety and improved quality of life, says SRM Global Hospitals president Medical advancements enable hospitals to offer patients the assurance of safety and improved quality of life, says SRM Global Hospitals president Tamil Nadu Health News, Wellbeing Tips, Diseases, Treatment and Nutrition | The Hindu

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Vaccines: lies, damned lies, and statistics

This week in health: the Covishield vaccine story, all about the new FLiRT variants, ICMR’s dietary guidelines and whether bird flu has the potential to turn into the next pandemic. This week in health: the Covishield vaccine story, all about the new FLiRT variants, ICMR’s dietary guidelines and whether bird flu has the potential to turn…

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Summer showers: Health Dept. intensifies vigil against dengue in Coimbatore district

Mass cleaning activities have been launched in village, panchayat, town panchayat, municipality and corporation levels, as the Department is expecting high breeding potential of the dengue-spreading mosquitoes in the next two weeks Mass cleaning activities have been launched in village, panchayat, town panchayat, municipality and corporation levels, as the Department is expecting high breeding potential of…

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