Sep 09: ASG Hospital Limited, one of India’s largest eye-care hospital chains, has launched a campaign encouraging its staff, patients and visitors across its centres nationally to pledge their eyes for donation. The campaign went live on August 31 across ASG’s entire network, including Vasan Eye Care and Sharp Sight Eye Hospitals. Built around the line “Sight is a beautiful gift, pass it on,” the campaign…
Health Ministry Unveils SUMAN Roadmap 2030 to Accelerate Maternal and Newborn Care
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare convened a two-day national workshop in Lucknow on September 2–3 to advance the implementation of SUMAN Roadmap 2030, with the objective of accelerating progress towards zero preventable maternal and newborn deaths. Held under the chairpersonship of Smt. Aradhana Patnaik, Additional Secretary and Mission Director, National Health Mission, the workshop brought together more than 200 participants, including senior…
National Institute of Homoeopathy, Kolkata Marks Golden Jubilee with New Clinical and Research Facilities
The National Institute of Homoeopathy (NIH), Kolkata, has celebrated its Golden Jubilee, marking 50 years of contribution to homoeopathic education, research and patient care. The milestone event also saw the inauguration of a state-of-the-art Modular Operation Theatre and a Centre of Excellence, aimed at strengthening the institute’s clinical services, academic capabilities and research infrastructure. The celebrations were attended by Shri Prataprao Jadhav, Minister of State…
Why Some Stroke Patients Fare Better Than Others
Sep 03: This scenario, known as an ischemic stroke, plays out in roughly 21,000 people worldwide each day, threatening long-term disability or even death. In recent years, clot-busting drugs and mechanical tools for removing them have revolutionized care. Yet, even with the clot gone and the vessel clear, up to 50% of patients never recover neurologically. New research from CU Boulder and the University of…
Moringa Recognised as a Nutrient-Rich Superfood with Multiple Health Benefits
Bhubaneswar, Sept. 1 (UDN): Moringa (Moringa oleifera), popularly known as the drumstick tree, is increasingly being recognised for its wide-ranging health benefits, with experts highlighting its nutritional value and traditional medicinal uses. Pic Credit: x.com/HFWOdisha Almost every part of the tree—including its leaves, flowers, bark and pods—is used for nutritional and wellness purposes. Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, moringa is known to support the…
A Father’s Gift of Life: 55-Year-Old Father Donates Kidney to 22-Year-Old Daughter
Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road successfully performs Kidney Transplant, giving young woman a chance at a dialysis-free life Mumbai|, Aug 31: In an emotional story of unconditional parental love, a 55-year-old father from Bhayandar donated one of his kidneys to his 22-year-old daughter after she was unexpectedly diagnosed with kidney failure. The transplant was successfully performed at Wockhardt Hospitals, Mira Road, giving the young…
Chamomile Gains Attention for Its Health and Wellness Benefits
Bhubaneswar, Aug. 31 (UDN): Chamomile, a widely recognised medicinal herb, is increasingly being appreciated for its natural health and wellness benefits. Its flowers are commonly used in herbal preparations and teas, making it a popular choice among people seeking holistic lifestyle support. Pic Credit: x.com/HFWOdisha Chamomile is known for its calming properties, which may help promote better sleep and reduce mental stress. It is also…
St. Mary’s Health System Deploys Canopy’s Wearable Safety Technology System-Wide to Enhance Employee Safety
138-year-old Maine health system equips all staff, across five locations in three communities, with discreet wearable duress buttons LEWISTON, ME, UNITED STATES, Aug 28 –– Canopy, the leader in connected safety technology for healthcare, today announced a partnership with St. Mary’s Health System, a member of Covenant Health serving the Greater Lewiston-Auburn community since 1888, to deploy Canopy Protect across its entire health system. St.…
Researchers discover molecular mechanism that helps aggressive colorectal cancer to spread
Researchers from the University of Turku in Finland and Gustave Roussy Institute in France have discovered a molecular mechanism that regulates whether the cells of an aggressive colorectal cancer are conventional or inverted when they spread in the body. The discovery can help identify patients who have an elevated risk that the cancer metastasises to the abdominal cavity. The study was published in the journal…
Indian Railways Launches Special Drive to Ensure Safe Drinking Water at Stations
Indian Railways has launched a special cleanliness and disinfection drive across its network to strengthen the safety and hygiene of drinking-water facilities and ensure passengers have access to clean and potable water at railway stations. As part of the initiative, Zonal Railways will inspect and maintain the complete drinking-water supply chain, including water sources, treatment plants, filtration systems, underground and overhead tanks, water booths, taps…