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COVID-19 still a global health threat: WHO chief

WebDirector-General of WHO Dr Tedros Ghebreyesus on Friday said though COVID-19 is no longer a health emergency for the world, it is still a global health threat' …

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Slovak PM shot in assassination bid, 'extremely serious'

WebSlovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in 'extremely serious' condition following a shooting attack on Wednesday, according to Slovak Defence Minister Robert Kalinak, as …

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Why UN diplomat Siddharth Chatterjee is making waves in China

WebChatterjee, 60, said when he was appointed as the lead UN diplomat in China in 2020, he was close to obesity with high cholesterol, hypertension, and pre …

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Mithun '100% fine', to be discharged from hospital today

WebVeteran actor Mithun Chakraborty was admitted to a hospital in Mumbai last week amid speculative reports on his health. Subhash K Jha spoke to Mithun's wife and …

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Health ministry to introduce new three-drug regimen for leprosy

WebThe Union health ministry has decided to implement a new treatment regimen for leprosy aimed at stopping its transmission at the sub-national level by 2027, …

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Mithun is absolutely okay now, say wife and son

WebSubhash K Jha reports: I connected with Mithun Chakraborty's wife and son for a report on the actor's health. Mithunda's media shy wife Yogeeta Bali (herself a …

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Indian national convicted for $2.8 million healthcare fraud in US

WebAn Indian national has been convicted by a federal jury in Michigan for orchestrating a $2.8 million healthcare fraud and engaging in money laundering. …

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'Fake news': Amitabh Bachchan on reports of hospitalisation

WebMegastar Amitabh Bachchan on Friday dismissed reports of ill health as 'fake news', putting an end to rumours about his hospitalisation. Social media platforms …

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9.1 lakh Indians died of cancer in a single year

WebIn 2022, India had more than 14.1 lakh new cancer cases and over 9.1 lakh deaths due to the disease, and breast cancer was the most common, according to the …

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Ailing girl fails to get treatment at PHC on time due to lack of road

WebA two-month-old ailing girl from a hamlet in predominantly tribal Vikramgad taluka of Maharashtra's Palghar district died on Wednesday as her parents could not …

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Murder of people's health: SC on AQI

WebAir pollution in Delhi cannot become a political battle, the Supreme Court said today, stressing that the choking air quality is responsible for the "murder of people's …

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Dalai Lama arrives in Delhi for medical check-up, may postpone …

WebTibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama arrived at Delhi airport on Sunday afternoon for his medical health check-up. Visuals show a convoy of cars belonging to …

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Avoid morning walk, don't burn crackers: Delhi health advisory

WebFrom avoiding outdoor walks to saying no to burning firecrackers, the Delhi health department has advised a slew of measures in view of the pollution in the national …

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6.7m Indian children have nothing to eat for entire day

WebA study that used data from the Union health ministry's national family health survey for 2019-2021 has estimated India's prevalence of zero-food children at 19.3 per …

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Medical board suggests Kejriwal to continue insulin

WebApril 25, 2024 20:01. A five-member medical board set up on the direction of a Delhi court has suggested the administration of low-dose insulin to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal …

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MP minister's son booked for attacking couple

WebAbhigyan, aged around 30, is the son of Madhya Pradesh minister of state for health Narendra Shivaji Patel.

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IRDAI removes age limits on health cover purchase

WebApril 20, 2024 09:09. Illustration: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India has removed the age cap on buying health insurance …

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'Kejriwal's health has deteriorated in ED custody'

WebThe blood sugar level of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, who is diabetic, is fluctuating and his health has deteriorated in Enforcement Directorate custody, AAP …

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Inter-state prostitution racket busted in Arunachal, 5 officers …

WebThe Arunachal Pradesh Police have arrested 21 people, including government officers, for their alleged involvement in an inter-state prostitution racket, and rescued …

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665 million Indians still defecate in open: UN

WebA joint study by the World Health organisation and UNICEF 'Diarrhoea: Why Children Are Still Dying and What Can Be Done', also pointed out that India has the …

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No bail on health grounds for Naresh Goyal

WebA special court in Mumbai on Wednesday denied bail on health grounds to Jet Airways founder Naresh Goyal in a money-laundering case. The 74-year-old …

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