Ebola cases increase almost 40% in a week as death toll passes 200
The latest number of cases is believed to be higher because the outbreak was confirmed on May 15, weeks after it was suspected to have begun. The number of cases…
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Nadda reviews dengue, malaria preparedness ahead of monsoon season
Nadda directed all states to strengthen their surveillance systems for the early detection of cases and outbreaks. He underscored the importance of prompt reporting, active monitoring, and rapid response mechanisms…
Cervical cancer deaths for vaccinated young women fall to zero in England: study
Between 2020 and 2024, no women in the country aged between 20 and 24 died from cervical cancer, according to the study published in The Lancet medical journal.
Odisha CM orders dismissal of govt doctor absent since 2012, action against 128 others
An official statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) said the action was taken after a review of cases involving medical officers who failed to report for duty despite…
Bihar govt mulls PPP model for 33 medical colleges, hospitals
The proposal was discussed at a stakeholder meeting organised by the health department here on Wednesday. More than 80 institutions, investors and healthcare experts from Bihar and several other states,…
KKR eyes at least $1 billion stake in Medicover's India hospital arm, source says
Sweden's Medicover owns 66.9% of Medicover Hospitals India. KKR is seeking to acquire the Swedish firm's entire stake for at least $1.05 billion and is also in discussions with minority…
India pledges $10 million for Ebola response at African Union's Virtual Summit
Union Health Minister JP Nadda on Tuesday said that $10 million has been announced by India for the preparedness, response, and recovery amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak at a 'Virtual…