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HbA1c alone may mislead type-2 diabetes diagnosis, reveals study

New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- New DelhiIndia's over-reliance on glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c) test alone for diagnosing and monitoring type-2 diabetes could result in underdiagnosis, delayed treatment and avoi... Read More


'Sale of medicines for respiratory ailments rose between 2024-25'

New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- The sale of medicines used to treat respiratory ailments increased sharply between 2024 and 2025, indicating a sustained rise in demand for drugs prescribed for conditions such a... Read More


36.25% of HSG funds yet to be released, RS told

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Around 36.25% of Health Sector Grant (HSG) to states for the period of 2021-2026 to strengthen primary healthcare are yet to be released, data shared in Rajya Sabha has showed. Ac... Read More


36% of HSG Funds for '21-'26 yet to be released: Govt

New Delhi, Feb. 5 -- Around 36.25% of Health Sector Grant (HSG) to states for the period of 2021-2026 to strengthen primary healthcare are yet to be released, data shared in Rajya Sabha has showed. Ac... Read More


Delhi govt-run hosp to launch mobile cancer screening vans on Cancer Awareness Day

India, Feb. 4 -- The Delhi State Cancer Institute (DSCI) is set to launch mobile cancer screening vans on Tuesday, on the occasion of World Cancer Awareness Day, officials said. The new vans will be u... Read More


Water-borne diseases rose sharply in India in last 5 years,

New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- India has recorded a sharp increase in water-borne diseases over the last five years, with case load of Hepatitis A, cholera, Leptospirosis and Typhoid witnessing multiple-fold ju... Read More