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Omar Abdullah asks doctors to move beyond urban centres to serve rural areas

15 Feb, 2025 2:01 AM

Jammu, Feb 15 (IANS) Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah said on Friday that the need of the hour is that doctors also choose to serve beyond urban centres to improve healthcare in the rural areas.

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NEWS DATE: 14 Feb, 2025


Namibia implements strict measures to combat lumpy skin disease outbreak

14 Feb, 2025 7:49 PM

Windhoek, Feb 14 (IANS) Namibia's Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) has updated control measures to combat the ongoing outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) affecting cattle across several regions according to an announcement issued on Friday.

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ANRF, US National Science Foundation tie up to foster India on global stage: Jitendra Singh

14 Feb, 2025 5:14 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) The partnership between the Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) and the US National Science Foundation (NSF) is expected to boost research in emerging technologies, and hoist India as a leader in the global arena, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Friday.

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Jammu sewer workers get protective kits from Centre

14 Feb, 2025 4:49 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Reiterating Prime Minister Narendra Modi's mission to leave no one behind and build a more equitable and empowered society, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Virendra Kumar on Friday distributed Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) kits and Ayushman health cards to sewer workers in Jammu.

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Gujarat Health Minister highlights govt initiatives to eradicate TB

14 Feb, 2025 4:13 PM

Gandhinagar, Feb 14 (IANS) As part of the '100 Days TB Eradication Campaign,' a special programme was organised on Friday in Gandhinagar under the chairmanship of Gujarat Health Minister Rushikesh Patel.

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WHO allocates additional two million USD to support Uganda's Ebola response

14 Feb, 2025 3:04 PM

Kampala, Feb 14 (IANS) Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organisation (WHO) announced the release of additional $2 million to support Uganda's effort to fight the ongoing Ebola outbreak, bringing the total funding to $3 million in three weeks.

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Malaria cases in Vietnam down 21 per cent in 2024

14 Feb, 2025 2:59 PM

Hanoi, Feb 14 (IANS) The number of malaria cases in Vietnam continued to decline in 2024 with 353 cases, a 21 per cent decrease compared to the previous year, Vietnam News cited the Ministry of Health as saying on Friday.

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Intermittent fasting unsafe for teenagers, may impair cell development: Study

14 Feb, 2025 2:25 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) While intermittent fasting is hugely popular for weight loss and other health conditions, an animal study on Friday claimed it may be unsafe for teenagers, as it may impair their cell development.

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H5N1 bird flu silently spread from animals to some humans: US CDC

14 Feb, 2025 12:21 PM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) H5N1 bird flu has silently spread from animals to some humans who treat animals, according to a study, by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that suggests bird flu cases may be undercounted.

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Rigorous cleaning not enough to kill superbug bacteria lurking in hospital drains: Study

14 Feb, 2025 11:32 AM

New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Despite rigorous cleaning, dangerous bacteria are lurking in hospital sink drains leading to a rise in "health-care-associated infections" (HAI), according to a study on Friday.

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