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It is an important development that in independent India also the ecosystem of inclusive health has been identified as a hallmark of the countrys policy architecture.

Changing the discourse on health and inclusive growth

Healthcare has now become a critical leverage point where government action could have the maximum impact.

21 Aug 2018 12:23 AM IST

Mining involves adding value by dedicating computational resources to verify transactions in a huge public ledger called a blockchain. (Photo: Pixabay)

Unravelling the prospects of blockchain in the healthcare ecosystem

Blockchain offers a unique opportunity to the healthcare industry to unlock possibilities and diminish complexities in...

29 Aug 2018 9:48 PM IST

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Artificial Intelligence predicts heart disease deaths better than...

The machine learning will allow more accurate models to be developed for a wider range of conditions.

5 Sept 2018 1:29 PM IST

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A child dies every five seconds, and most are preventable deaths: UN

Experts say simple solutions like medicines, clean water, electricity and vaccines can reduce the death toll.

28 Sept 2018 12:53 PM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, who is leaving for Delhi on Monday, said she would seek time from Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh to discuss the issue. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

Four crore benefitted from govt medical shops, says Mamata Banerjee

"Till 31st December 2017, discount of more than Rs 1,100 crore has been availed by almost 4 crore people," the chief...

26 Sept 2018 6:38 AM IST

Chikungunya, dengue and Zika viruses are transmitted to humans by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which live in tropical, subtropical, and in some temperate climates. (Photo: Pixabay)

Minor dies of dengue; first fatality in Delhi, says MCD

The national capital is seeing more than 100 dengue cases every week, with over 160 fresh cases only in the last week.

22 Aug 2017 1:17 AM IST

Chikungunya, dengue and Zika viruses are transmitted to humans by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, which live in tropical, subtropical, and in some temperate climates. (Photo: Pixabay)

Dengue draws first blood in Delhi this year as 12-yr-old boy dies

At least 657 people have been affected by dengue this season in Delhi, according to a municipal report.

21 Aug 2017 7:55 PM IST

The minor rape survivor, who was denied abortion by Supreme Court, delivered a baby through C-section on Thursday in Chandigarh. (Photo: DC/Representational)

Chhattisgarh: Woman delivers baby at playground as primary health...

The pregnant woman, along with her relative, waited for more than an hour for the center to open.

21 Aug 2017 1:18 PM IST

The newborn was immediately rushed to R.M.L. Hospital where initially her condition was critical, but by the evening it improved, the police said. (Representational image)

MP: Mentally ill woman dumps infant in toilet septic tank; child saved

The woman was allegedly trying to 'hide' the infant but the girl survived and is currently undergoing treatment in a...

19 Aug 2017 10:33 AM IST

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Vaginal bleeding taboo endangers women's health: study

Here are some of the facts women need to be aware of.

1 Aug 2017 2:23 PM IST

Healthcare services such as dialysis, pacemaker implantation, support devices in orthopaedics and cancer treatment could be costlier under GST.

Dialysis, cancer treatment services, pacemakers to cost more under GST

The Ministry of Health has also appointed a nodal officer for the GST and is working to disseminate information to all...

6 Aug 2017 12:13 PM IST

Children admitted in the state-run Baba Raghav Das Medical College, in Gorakhpur. (Photo: AP)

Oppn calls for UP CM's resignation; raid on oxygen supplier's company

As many as 63 lives have been lost so far due to alleged disruption in the supply of liquid oxygen in the hospital.

12 Aug 2017 3:38 PM IST