Health

Kolkata, Nov 2 (IANS) Nadia has topped among the districts in West Bengal in the tuberculosis eradication campaign programme under the “Pradhan Mantri TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan”.According to the statistics provided by the Nadia district administration, out of the total 185 village panchayats in the district, not a single case of tuberculosis has been reported in 15 village panchayats in the last three years, which is considered as “Gold Standard” as per the national programme on tuberculosis eradication.Similarly, in 33 village panchayats in Nadia district, not a single case of tuberculosis has been reported in the last two years, which is considered as “Silver Standard” as per the same national programme.At the same time, in 50 village panchayats in Nadia district, not a single case of tub...

Varanasi, Nov 2 (IANS) An e-bike sharing service was launched in Uttar Pradesh’s Varanasi district on Monday, under which e-bikes and bicycles would be made available to the public for rent across 18 dedicated stations in the city.The initiative, launched under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Fit India’ initiative, is aimed at promoting fitness among the city residents and promoting eco-friendly urban transport, in line with the Prime Minister’s vision for green mobility.The Varanasi Municipal Corporation and Smart City have drawn up a complete blueprint for the project, which will be rolled out in two phases.Under the system, eco-friendly mobility, e-bikes and bicycles, will be available at designated locations, accessible via a QR-code-based payment system.The first phase covers Sigra,...

New Delhi/Bhopal, Oct 31 (IANS) Madhya Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister and Health Minister Rajendra Shukla on Saturday met Union Health and Family Welfare Minister J.P. Nadda in New Delhi and discussed strengthening healthcare infrastructure and expanding medical education in the state.The meeting was held at Nadda's residence, where the two leaders discussed the development of government medical colleges, expansion of healthcare services and availability of modern medical facilities. Shukla briefed the Union Minister on the Madhya Pradesh government's efforts to strengthen health infrastructure and improve access to medical facilities. Both senior leaders also discussed coordination between the Centre and the state for expanding healthcare services and effective implementation of various...

New Delhi, Oct 31 (IANS) Promoting the message of 'Yoga for Unity', Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ayush Prataprao Jadhav said on Saturday that Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel united the nation and on National Unity Day, we must carry forward his message of unity through collective action.The MoS Ayush said, "Yoga brings people together beyond differences of age, region and background, promoting physical and mental well-being. Through Yoga for Unity and Yoga 365, we encourage every citizen to embrace Yoga as a daily practice and contribute towards building a healthier and more united India."Ayush Secretary Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha said, "Yoga offers a simple and accessible means of improving physical and mental well-being while fostering a sense of connection among individuals and comm...

Mumbai, Oct 30 (IANS) Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Limited on Friday reported a 36.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 1,988.53 crore for the quarter ended September 2026 (Q2 FY27), impacted by a one-time loss of Rs 1,269 crore. Despite the hit to profitability, the country's largest drugmaker posted double-digit revenue growth, with sales rising nearly 12 per cent during the quarter, according to its stock exchange filing.Excluding exceptional items, profit before tax stood at Rs 4,428.2 crore, marking a 6.3 per cent increase from the year-ago period.Revenue from operations rose 11.9 per cent year-on-year to Rs 16,198.71 crore in the July-September quarter, compared with Rs 14,478.31 crore a year earlier.At the operating level, earnings before interest,...

New Delhi, Oct 28 (IANS) The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) on Wednesday released a revised list of maximum retail prices (MRPs) for 543 brands of anti-cancer medicines, following its recent trade margin rationalisation initiative aimed at making cancer treatment more affordable and accessible across the country.According to the authority, the revised MRPs will come into effect from November 9, 2026. "The National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), under the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers, has released a list of 543 brands of anti cancer medicines with their revised Maximum Retail Price (MRP). The revised MRPs will be effective from November 9, 2026," the Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers said.The updated price list incorpor...

New Delhi, Oct 27 (IANS) A community-based Ayurveda intervention conducted by the All India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA) in Haryana's Faridabad recorded improvements in quality of life, Agnibala and bone mineral density, an official statement said on Tuesday.Positive changes were also observed in cognitive health assessments, along with improvements in selected biomarkers, including serotonin, acetylcholine, DHEA and vitamin D, the statement from Ayush ministry said.Under its Public Health Initiative (PHI), AIIA screened 5,594 people aged 60–80 years in Faridabad district over three months and provided them with Ayurvedic medicines. Further, 200 patients were screened under a separate component focused on dementia, and they were provided with Ayurveda-based medicines over four months.The f...

Mumbai, Oct 27 (IANS) Pharmaceutical major Cipla on Tuesday reported a 35 per cent year-on-year (YoY) decline in its consolidated net profit for the second quarter of FY27, as weaker sales in North America and a sharp contraction in operating margins weighed on its performance.The company posted a net profit of Rs 878 crore for the quarter ended September 2026, compared with Rs 1,351.17 crore in the corresponding period of the previous financial year (Q2 FY26), according to its stock exchange filing. Revenue from operations also declined 2.4 per cent to Rs 7,403.93 crore from Rs 7,589 crore a year ago.Operating performance remained under pressure during the quarter. EBITDA fell 26.8 per cent to Rs 1,388 crore from Rs 1,895 crore in the year-ago period. Consequently, EBITDA margin contracte...

Islamabad, Oct 26 (IANS) The food supply of Pakistan has not been able to achieve its own national dietary guidelines, with shortages of fruits, vegetables, pulses and tubers, while cereals and sugar are in excess of dietary requirements, local media reported on Monday, citing the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) policy brief.Ensuring equitable access to nutritious, diverse, safe and affordable foods is a policy imperative. However, over 60 per cent of people in Pakistan cannot afford a healthy diet, and this contributes to high rates of malnutrition while diet-related non-communicable diseases are increasing, a report in leading Pakistani daily Dawn mentioned.Pakistan adopted its food-based dietary guidelines in 2018. However, Pakistan's efforts to promote healthy eating cannot b...

New Delhi, Oct 26 (IANS) Over 1.55 crore artificial recharge and storage structures have been constructed under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) initiative, with an impact evaluation estimating groundwater recharge of 2.43 billion cubic metres from 23 lakh structures assessed using rainfall data between June and December 2025, an official factsheet said on Monday."By linking community ownership with convergence, digital oversight, and asset creation, JSJB: Catch the Rain campaign is laying the foundation for a water-secure Bharat," the statement said.The JSJB has been integrated with the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain campaign. The campaign focused on rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, water conservation, creation of water assets, and community participation.It promoted lo...