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Cyberattack disruption at London hospitals contributed to patient death
“We are deeply saddened to hear that last year’s criminal...
79% of Indians unsure if their insurance policy offers adequate coverage: Survey
Saurabh Vijayvergia, founder & CEO, CoverSure, said, “This...
India more prepared than ever to face any future pandemic: Experts
"The health system has been ramped up to face similar outbreaks in the future, including speedy communication systems, chain of command, custom facilities and effective implementation of non-pharma interventions based on a continuing risk assessment," Rajeev...
Temperature rise in India due to climate change poses health risks to pregnant women: study
While acknowledging gender as a driver of vulnerability, the study found that most State Action Plans for Climate Change (SAPCC) in India inadequately address these gendered impacts New Delhi: Temperature rise in India due to climate change poses serious health risks...
EU must prepare for ‘catastrophic’ climate change risks, agency says
Without more urgent action, the EEA said most of the 36 climate risks facing Europe could hit "critical or catastrophic levels" this century. They include risks to health, crop production and infrastructure BRUSSELS: Countries across Europe should prepare for...
18% of India’s population requires assistive care solutions, says former DGHS
R K Srivastava, former director general of health services at the Union Health Ministry, added that these solutions were vital for improving the quality of life and social inclusion of the elderly, long-term hospital patients and individuals with congenital or...
Future Generali India Insurance launches women-health insurance plan
Anup Rau, managing director and CEO, Future Generali India Insurance 75% of women believe that existing health insurance policies fall short of addressing women-specific needs, says an exclusive survey by Future Generali India focusing on gauging the pulse of Indian...
Gold nanoparticles can help arrest ageing Experts
"It is known to slow down the collagen depletion and stimulate cell regeneration. gold bhasma is an extremely powerful age-defying agent as it improves metabolism, tones up muscles, strengthens underlying tissue, bones, nerves, etc," R P Parasher, National President...
Sexually transmitted infections surge in Europe, latest data shows
"The numbers paint a stark picture, one that needs our immediate attention and action," said ECDC director Andrea Ammon in a press conference on the data. Untreated STIs can lead to a range of health problems including chronic pain, infertility and, for syphilis,...
Alcohol policies need sharper focus on gender, WHO says
After broad successes in tackling the public health impact of other products like cigarettes, the WHO is increasingly turning its attention to addressing the harms linked to alcohol. It pointed studies that have found the industry increasingly targets women through...
SC seeks Centre’s response on PIL seeking palliative care as part of national health programme
Terming the plea "genuine", the bench sought the Centre's response in eight weeks and asked it to file a comprehensive reply stating the existing policy on palliative care in the country New Delhi: The Supreme Court sought the Centre's response on Thursday on a PIL...
National consumer commission fines Apollo Hospital, Chennai, its two doctors Rs 30 lakh
According to the complaint, the patient underwent spinal surgery on April 20, 2015, at Apollo Specialty Hospital in Chennai but never regained consciousness due to the negligence of the hospital and doctors New Delhi: The National Consumer Disputes Redressal...