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UN official urges vigorous response to wildlife crime

May 13, 2014, at 05:31 pm

New York, May 13 (IBNS): The head of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) on Monday stressed the need for a vigorous response to wildlife and forest crime, noting the growing threat the scourge poses to development worldwide.

UN urges greater action to curb alcohol-related deaths

May 13, 2014, at 05:27 pm

New York, May 13 (IBNS): More than three million deaths in 2012 were linked to alcohol with a steady increase in alcohol use among women, the United Nations health agency on Monday reported calling on Governments to do more to prevent alcohol-related deaths and diseases.

Prez presents National Florence Nightingale Awards

May 13, 2014, at 04:13 am

New Delhi, May 12 (IBNS): President Pranab Mukherjee presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards to Nursing Personnel on the occasion of International Nurses Day on Monday at Rashtrapati Bhavan here.

Turkey to become Associate Member State of CERN

May 13, 2014, at 02:48 am

Geneva, May 12 (IBNS): CERN Director General Rolf Heuer and Taner Yildiz, Minister for Energy and Natural Resources of the Republic of Turkey on Monday signed an agreement admitting Turkey to CERN Associate Membership, subject to ratification by the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, the Meclis.

WHO asks govts to do more to prevent alcohol-related deaths and diseases

May 13, 2014, at 01:54 am

Geneva, May 12 (IBNS): Worldwide, 3.3 million deaths in 2012 were due to harmful use of alcohol, says a new report launched by World Health Organization on Monday.

Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals observes 'Infection Control Week'

May 11, 2014, at 07:00 am

Kolkata, May 10 (IBNS): Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals concluded a week long 'Infection Control Week' in Kolkata on Saturday.

UN taps tourists to help protect original long-distance travellers

May 11, 2014, at 04:37 am

New York, May 10 (IBNS): On this year's World Migratory Bird Day, the United Nations is spotlighting the role sustainable tourism can play in conserving one of the world's true natural wonders: the spectacular movements of migratory birds along their flyways.

Team India heads for ISEF contention

May 10, 2014, at 07:46 pm

New Delhi, May 10 (IBNS): Former Indian President A P J Abdul Kalam recently wished luck to the 18 young innovators with their exceptional inventions, set to prove their mantle at the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF), the only global science competition for students from grades 8-12.

Osteoarthritic women delay surgery: Arthritis Foundation

May 09, 2014, at 04:25 am

Mumbai, May 8 (IBNS): As India gears to celebrate Mother's day on Sunday, Arthritis Foundation of India (AFI) and Smith and Nephew have joined hands to generate awareness about osteoarthritis and associated pain.

HCG announces new diagnostics for cancer treatment in India

May 09, 2014, at 04:19 am

Kolkata, May 8 (IBNS): HealthCare Global (HCG) Enterprises Ltd, the Specialists in Cancer Care on Thursday announced genomics-based diagnostics, a 'standard-of-care' for cancer treatment in India.

UN deliberate on India's route to Universal Health Coverage

May 09, 2014, at 03:20 am

New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS): Echoing the increasing attention given to enhancing access to health services while reducing financial hardship caused by out of pocket spending on health in the country, a panel discussion supported by the United Nations in India deliberated on India’s route to Universal Health Coverage.

CSE calls for urgent action over WHO report on India pollution

May 08, 2014, at 11:37 pm

New Delhi, May 8 (IBNS): The latest urban air quality database released by the World Health Organization (WHO) reconfirms that most Indian cities are becoming death traps because of very high air pollution levels, said India's leading non-government green pressure group Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), urging for action.

Most cities fail to meet new pollution guidelines: UN

May 08, 2014, at 05:10 pm

New York, May 8 (IBNS): Many of the world's cities are "enveloped in dirty air" that is dangerous breathe, the United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday, warning that urban dwellers are being exposed to excessive air pollution and are at a risk of respiratory diseases and other long-term health problems.

Caradigm joins Symphony Analytics to deliver healthcare solutions

May 07, 2014, at 09:27 pm

Bangalore, May 7 (IBNS): Healthcare analytics and population health company Caradigm recently signed a business cooperation agreement with analytic process integrator Symphony Analytics, to help healthcare providers rapidly improve clinical and financial outcomes through comprehensive healthcare analytics solutions.

RTIICS to host free arthritis clinic

May 07, 2014, at 07:29 pm

Kolkata, May 7 (IBNS): The department of orthopedics at the Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences (RTIICS) on Wednesday announced an 'arthritis clinic' on May 10 from 12 noon onwards, here.

Chronic diseases increase pregnancy risk: WHO

May 07, 2014, at 05:05 pm

New York, May 7 (IBNS): Rates of maternal deaths are down, according to United Nations figures released on Tuesday, but pre-existing medical conditions heighten the risk of death for pregnant women and require continued investment in quality care during pregnancy and childbirth.

UN declares emergency to stem potential resurgence of polio

May 06, 2014, at 06:22 pm

New York, May 6 (IBNS): The spread of polio in countries where it was once eradicated is an "extraordinary event" and unless an international coordinated response is urgently put in place, the preventable disease will resurge, the United Nations health agency on Monday warned.

Abu Dhabi: Ban urges bold leadership on climate change

May 06, 2014, at 06:15 pm

New York, May 6 (IBNS): With the ominous and costly impacts of climate change profoundly evident, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon warned on Monday that too many stakeholders are still "sitting on the fence", and he challenged participants at a climate conference in Abu Dhabi to help him build persuasive political arguments to convince policymakers that the time for bold action is now.

Shantha's Pentavalent Pediatric Vaccine prequalified by WHO

May 06, 2014, at 03:37 am

Hyderabad, May 5 (IBNS): Sanofi Pasteur, the vaccines division of Sanofi on Monday announced that its pediatric pentavalent vaccine Shan5, developed and manufactured by its affiliate Shantha Biotechnics in Hyderabad, has received prequalification status from the World Health Organization (WHO).

Apollo Hospitals to integrate clinical genomics

May 05, 2014, at 11:23 pm

Kolkata, May 5 (IBNS): Apollo Hospitals on Monday announced the introduction of several genomic tests as part of its personalized medicine initiative.

Abu Dhabi: Ban urges concrete actions to tackle climate change

May 05, 2014, at 05:12 pm

New York, May 5 (IBNS): From the tropics to the poles, from small islands to large continents, and from the poorest countries to the richest, climate change impacts are already widespread, costly and consequential, United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Sunday, urging stakeholders gathered in Abu Dhabi to consider concrete actions to tackle the phenomenon now - before it is too late.

Haiti: UN lauds significant gains in fight against cholera

May 02, 2014, at 05:55 pm

New York, May 2 (IBNS): Significant gains in the fight against the cholera epidemic in Haiti have been recorded as the dry season ends and the United Nations continues to support the Government's comprehensive strategy of monitoring, rapid response and planning for long-term solutions, a top UN official in the impoverished country said.

Workshop for women street vendors

May 02, 2014, at 06:04 am

Kolkata, May 1 (IBNS) A workshop promoting environmentally conscious business among women street food vendors in Kolkata was conducted by Fulbright scholars at the American Centre in the city on Thursday.

UN report on antibiotic resistance reveals serious threat

May 01, 2014, at 05:22 pm

New York, May 1 (IBNS): Antibiotic resistance - when bacteria change so antibiotics no longer work in people who need them to treat infections - is now a major threat to public health, says a new United Nations report released on Wednesday.

UN urges support for climate action in developing countries

May 01, 2014, at 05:11 pm

New York, May 1 (IBNS): Highlighting local climate action happening on the ground in developing countries, the top United Nations climate official on Wednesday called for greater international support to help these communities harness local knowledge and ingenuity.

Worldwide threat to public health:WHO

May 01, 2014, at 03:02 am

Geneva, Apr 30 (IBNS): A new report by World Health Organization (WHO), its first to look at antimicrobial resistance, including antibiotic resistance, globally, revealed that this serious threat is no longer a prediction for the future, it is happening right now in every region of the world and has the potential to affect anyone, of any age, in any country.

Abbott launches 'Quick Cooling Action'

Apr 30, 2014, at 02:30 am

Mumbai/Kolkata, Apr 29 (IBNS): Global healthcare company Abbott on Tuesday announced the launch of its all-new Digene range with 'Quick Cooling Action' and enhanced taste profile which provides quick relief from symptoms like acidity, gas, heartburn, bloated stomach and related uneasiness.

SRL launches lab test to predict heart failure

Apr 28, 2014, at 10:39 pm

New Delhi, Apr 28 (IBNS): Diagnostics network chain SRL Diagnostics Limited (SRL), recently announced the launch of new lab test- ST2, to help predict risks of coronary heart disease by finding a specific biomarker in the bloodstream.

Malnutrition ignored in party manifestos: CRY

Apr 27, 2014, at 08:22 pm

Kolkata, Apr 27 (IBNS) Malnutrition is one of the major child health concerns in India even as manifestos of various political parties in the season of elections remain silent on the issue.

Kolkata to host World Congress on Public Health

Apr 27, 2014, at 08:18 pm

Kolkata, Apr 27 (IBNS) Kolkata will host the 14th World Congress on Public Health in February, 2015, announced the organising committee at a curtain-raiser on Saturday. It has been more than three decades since the city hosted the prestigious event which is held every three years at different locales across the world.