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Will new insurance rules help senior citizens

WebThe April 1 notification attempts to broaden insurance coverage from a demographic perspective, broadly in line with IRDAI’s ‘Insurance for All by 2047’ goal. In …

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India’s loneliness epidemic Explained

WebThe Centre for the Study of Developing Societies (CSDS) in 2017 studied 6,000 people aged 15-34 years across 19 States, and found that 12% of India’s youth …

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Health News, Wellbeing Tips, Diseases, Treatment and Nutrition

WebNews and information on medical treatment, diets, cancer, lifestyle diseases, communicable diseases, hospitals, organ donation, blood donation, AIDS, old age, mental

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Shaping India’s path to inclusive health care

WebThe theme this year is “My Health, My Right”. There is an alarming gap in health-care access, highlighted by the COVID-19 epidemic, environmental crises, and …

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The advent of a holistic approach to ‘one health’

WebA global subject ‘One Health’ is a global topic. During India’s presidency of the G-20, this approach was highlighted and widely endorsed by all the members to work …

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Naidu promises health insurance cover of ₹25 lakh to every family …

WebTDP national president N. Chandrababu Naidu has said that every family in Andhra Pradesh will be provided with a health insurance cover of ₹25 lakh if the TDP …

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Court’s nudge on hospital charges, a reform opportunity

WebThe trigger for the PIL and directive were the high procedure rates and their large variations. The Court highlighted the problem using the procedure costs of cataract …

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India achieves 16% decline in new TB cases, 18% reduction in …

WebIndia’s efforts to ensure early tuberculosis detection and treatment initiation, along with a host of community engagement efforts has resulted in a decline of 16% in …

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Health department to come up with Disaster Preparedness Plan in …

WebOn the basis of lessons learnt from the flood in 2023, the Directorate of Public Health (DPH) and Preventive Medicine are looking to draw up a Disaster Preparedness …

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Restoring earth’s right to ‘good health’

WebA planet under stress. The health of the planet is under extreme stress, impacting people’s right to live a healthy life. The UN Secretary General António …

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Why is there a WHO alert on viral hepatitis

WebNew data from 187 countries show that the estimated number of deaths from viral hepatitis increased from 1.1 million in 2019 to 1.3 million in 2022. Of these, 83% …

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Prioritising health for a sustainable future

WebThe health technology industry has seen rapid growth and innovation. April 08, 2024 12:51 am | Updated 09:16 pm IST

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Covishield Plea in Supreme Court for probe panel for vaccine’s …

WebA health worker inoculates a dose of covishield vaccine against the Covid-19 coronavirus at a special booster vaccination drive at a government health center in …

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Pawan Kalyan launches Health On Us app

WebTollywood actor and politician Pawan Kalyan unveiled the ‘Health On Us’ app in Hyderabad on Sunday. The app provides access to quality healthcare by …

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Economic Survey 2022-23 Out-of-pocket health spending still …

WebIn 2018-19, 40.6% of health spending came from the government, while 48.2% came from patients paying directly to healthcare providers; in UP, patients’ out-of-pocket expenses …

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Star Health Insurance Q4 standalone net rises 40% to ₹142 cr.

WebStar Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd.’s (Star Health Insurance) standalone net profit for the quarter ended March rose 40% YoY to ₹142 crore. Gross written …

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The poultry industry needs urgent reforms

WebThe current outbreak of H5N1 was a disaster waiting to happen, as experts have been sounding alarm bells on the unsafe conditions at industrial livestock …

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How to apply for Ayushman Bharat card online

WebAyushman Bharat card: Get free healthcare services up to ₹5 lakhs through PM Jan Arogya Yojna by applying for Ayushman Bharat card online.

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IRDAI removes age bar for purchasing health insurance

WebThe Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has removed the age limit for purchasing health insurance policies, with effect from April 1. …

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Private healthcare needs reform in public interest

WebIn the Indian context, no initiative for reforming the health sector will be complete without touching upon private healthcare, which accounts for around 70% of …

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A living will, to avoid the indignities of prolonged hospital care

Web(For top health news of the day, subscribe to our newsletter Health Matters) A ‘living will’ is a legal document prepared in advance, detailing your preferences for …

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No place for gig workers in Heat Action Plans

WebNo place for gig workers in Heat Action Plans Rain or shine, thousands of workers to ride miles and miles every day to deliver goods for a living; however, the HAPs, very few of …

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Cardiologist busts notions of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ habits

WebA cardiologist explains the perception of bad habits, and their impact on human health, including factors such as diabetes, hypertension, sedentary lifestyle, …

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Blood bank study reveals true incidence of Long COVID

WebThe pandemic has claimed over seven million lives officially, but the actual death toll is believed to be much higher. Among COVID-19 survivors, a significant …

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Arvind Kejriwal’s health fine: Punjab CM Mann after meeting him …

WebOn Monday, Mr. Kejriwal's wife Sunita and Delhi Minister Atishi met him. Mr. Kejriwal has been lodged in Tihar jail under judicial custody in an excise policy-linked …

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