Category: health

May 10, 2026: India’s maternity healthcare landscape is undergoing a significant shift, with more women accessing formal, institutional care than ever before. As per data from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, with over 88–90% of births now occurring in institutional settings, the share of institutional deliveries has reached 97.3% in 2023–24, signalling a…

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When a person first exhibits signs of having a stroke, the timing of treatment is critical to restore blood flow to the brain and support recovery. In addition to studying and implementing ways to treat patients faster, investigators have been studying how to make predicting and treating stroke more precise. A new study in the…

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CLEVELAND, May 09: May is American Stroke Month, and University Hospitals Neurological Institute is offering the community peace of mind with free stroke screenings, educational events and health talks with neurologists. A stroke occurs when an artery in the brain is either blocked or ruptures, intervening with blood flow to the brain. Every 40 seconds, someone…

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  May 08 | Bengaluru: Reinforcing their commitment to strengthening primary healthcare systems, United Way Bengaluru (UWBe), in partnership with Optum India, handed over 45 ebikes to primary health centers (PHCs) at an event held at the Bengaluru Rural Deputy Commissioner’s Office. Designed to enhance last-mile connectivity, these e-bikes will significantly improve the reach, efficiency, and…

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New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): Union Labour and Employment Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Thursday launched a nationwide initiative offering free annual health check-ups for workers aged 40 years and above. Speaking at ESIC Medical College & Hospital in Delhi, the Minister said the initiative is aimed at strengthening preventive healthcare for workers and improving early detection…

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New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): The Government has launched JANANI (Journey of Antenatal, Natal and Neonatal Integrated Care), a QR-enabled digital health platform designed to improve monitoring and delivery of maternal and child healthcare services across the country. The platform is an upgraded version of the existing Reproductive and Child Health (RCH) system and creates a…

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New Delhi, May 6 (BNP): A free health check-up initiative for workers has been launched under the Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (Employees’ State Insurance Corporation), marking early implementation efforts linked to the new labour framework reforms. The initiative aims to improve preventive healthcare access for insured workers by offering routine medical screening and early detection…

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Bhubaneswar, May 6: Leading eye care provider Centre for Sight has announced the launch of dedicated pediatric ophthalmology services at its Bhubaneswar centre. Alongside this development, the hospital has appointed Dr. Monalisa Mahapatra as Senior Consultant.   With the introduction of this specialised service, the centre has strengthened its capabilities to diagnose and treat a…

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New Delhi, May 6 (BNP): Union Health Minister Jagat Prakash Nadda has launched the Swasth Bharat Portal, a unified digital platform designed to integrate fragmented health programme systems and advance India’s digital health transformation. The portal was unveiled during the 10th National Summit on Innovation and Inclusivity, marking a significant step toward building a more…

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New Delhi, May 5 (BNP): The Government of India has further strengthened its framework for rare disease management under the National Policy for Rare Diseases, 2021, building on the National Health Policy, 2017. The policy is being implemented through 15 Centres of Excellence across the country, including two in the North-East, to improve access to specialised…

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