Tag: Health
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New TB Vaccines Bring Hope to India
Tuberculosis (TB) still remains one of India’s biggest health challenges. But now, two new vaccine candidates — VPM1002 and Immuvac — are giving researchers fresh hope in the fight against the disease.Recent phase-3 trial results suggest these vaccines could help reduce severe forms of TB, especially in children and high-risk groups. Why TB Is Still…
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Rise of Antibiotic Resistance in India
Antibiotics have been one of the greatest discoveries in modern medicine. They have helped treat bacterial infections that were once considered life-threatening and have made surgeries, organ transplants, and cancer treatments much safer. However, the growing misuse and overuse of antibiotics has now led to a serious global health concern known as antibiotic resistance. In…
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44-Day Ad-Hoc Contracts Spark Outrage Amid Concerns of Exploitation in Young Doctors
A social media exchange has triggered fresh debate over 44-day ad-hoc contracts for junior doctors and the standards of medical education in India.
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Govt Launches ZooWIN Portal to Monitor Anti-Rabies and Anti-Snake Venom Stocks
In a significant step toward combating rabies and snakebite-related deaths, the Union Health Ministry has recently launched “ZooWIN”, a digital platform designed to track the real-time availability of anti-rabies vaccines (ARV) and anti-snake venom (ASV) across India.
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AIIMS Expansion, DRP, Family Adoption Prog: Grand Announcements, But Rural Healthcare Still in Shambles
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel stated in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha on 1st April 2025.
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Alexithymia: The Hidden Struggle of Emotional Blindness
Emotions play a crucial role in human interaction, decision-making, and mental well-being. However, for some individuals, identifying and expressing emotions can be a daunting challenge.
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Delhi’s Health Revolution: ₹12,893 Crore, 2 New Medical Colleges & 16,000 New Beds in the Pipeline!
Delhi Health Budget 2025: Officials said decisions on the location and the allocation of funds for Medical Colleges are yet to be taken.
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MP writes to Health and Edu Ministries regarding NEETPG 2025 Exam Conduct
In his letter dated 20th March 2025, Kodikunnil Suresh, Member of Parliament (Lok Sabha) from Mavelikkara (Kerala), raises concerns about the conduct of the NEETPG 2025 examination.
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MS (Traumatology & Surgery) Recognised as Feeder for M.Ch. Specialties in NEETSS 2024
In a significant update for postgraduate medical aspirants, the National Medical Commission (NMC) has officially included M.S. (Traumatology and Surgery) as an eligible feeder qualification for M.Ch. specialties in Neurosurgery, Vascular Surgery, and Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery.
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UPSC CMSE 2025 Applications Open: Vacancies Drop 44% Since 2023 – Massive Cuts in Delhi GDMO, Railways Hold Steady!
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has officially released the notification for the Combined Medical Services Examination (CMSE) 2025 on February 19, 2025.