Jul 01, 2015, at 05:59 pm
New York, July 1 (IBNS) Cuba has become the world's first country to eliminate mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis, "a major victory in our long fight against HIV and sexually transmitted infections, and an important step towards having an AIDS-free generation," the World Health Organization announced today.
Cholera eradication in Haiti will take 'some years,' says outgoing UN coordinator
Jul 01, 2015, at 04:20 pm
New York, July 1 (IBNS) While some 16,000 new cases of cholera have been reported in Haiti so far this year, the disease is now under control but it will not be eradicated unless improving water and sanitation conditions are given a higher priority by both the Government and donors, says the outgoing United Nations official tasked with leading the response to the outbreak.
Despite gains, 2.4 billion people worldwide still lack basic sanitation-UN report
Jul 01, 2015, at 03:59 pm
New York, July 1 (IBNS) United Nations agencies tracking access to water and sanitation targets against the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) warned on Tuesday that the lack of progress on sanitation threatens to undermine the child survival and health benefits from gains in access to safe drinking water.
After Maggi and Knorr Top Ramen the latest casualty on safety ground
Jun 30, 2015, at 06:01 pm
New Delhi, June 30 (IBNS) After Maggi controversy, central food safety regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has forced 'Top Ramen' noodles to be off-shelved in the Indian market.
Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals introduces new technology in Kolkata to treat breast cancer
Jun 30, 2015, at 06:35 am
Kolkata, June 29 (IBNS) : Giving new way to fight the disease, Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals, a healthcare in Kolkata, has introduced a technology for the treatment breast cancer among women.
Manipal Health Enterprises forays into Kolkata with its Medical Information Centre
Jun 29, 2015, at 05:27 am
Kolkata, June 28 (IBNS): Manipal Health Enterprises (MHE), a healthcare provider consolidated on its aggressive pan India expansion plans by setting up a Medical Information Centre (MIC) in Kolkata.
Bihar polio vaccine death: Centre seeks report from state govt
Jun 28, 2015, at 06:49 pm
Patna, June 28 (IBNS) Following the death of one child and the hospitalisation of six others after being administered with polio drops in Bihar's Vaishali district, the Centre has sought a report from the state government over the incident.
One child dies, six hospitalised after polio drops in Bihar
Jun 27, 2015, at 07:39 pm
Patna, June 28 (IBNS) At least one child died on Saturday while six others were hospitalised after being administered with polio drops in Bihar's Vaishali district of Bihar.
Health Minister directs officials to gear up for monsoon
Jun 27, 2015, at 04:00 am
New Delhi, June 26 (IBNS) J P Nadda, Minister for Health and Family Welfare, has given topmost priority to advance preparedness of states affected by dengue, in order to prevent the disease and effectively manage it.
New UN study calls for major surge in AIDS treatment to avoid 'catastrophic' resurgence of HIV
Jun 26, 2015, at 01:40 pm
New York, June 26 (IBNS) The world risks a deadly AIDS rebound unless the countries most affected by the virus expand access to antiretroviral treatments and boost their focus on stopping new infections, a new United Nations report has warned.
US, Indian sign MoUs aimed at health collaborations
Jun 26, 2015, at 05:11 am
New Delhi, June 25 (IBNS): Representatives from U.S. and Indian public health agencies on Thursday signed a series of Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) aimed at advancing a broad range of joint research ventures, public health collaborations, and clinical exchanges.
UN envoy on Ebola travels to Guinea Bissau after new cases reported in bordering Guinea
Jun 25, 2015, at 05:39 pm
New York, June 25 (IBNS) The United Nations envoy for Ebola response has begun a visit to take stock of prevention and preparedness efforts in Guinea Bissau, which remains at high risk given its proximity to Guinea where new cases of the virus were reported in an urban area bordering the two countries.
South Sudan children at risk from cholera outbreak, warns UNICEF
Jun 25, 2015, at 02:44 pm
New York, June 25 (IBNS) A cholera outbreak is threatening South Sudan’s children in the latest blow to a country already teetering on the brink of all-out crisis amid incessant fighting and mass displacement, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has reported.
Iraq: UN health agency seeks $60 million to keep critical health centres open in conflict areas
Jun 24, 2015, at 05:01 pm
New York, June 24 (IBNS) With temperatures soaring to over 120 degrees Fahrenheit in some parts of Iraq and the number of people fleeing violence topping 3 million, the World Health Organization fears the closing of nearly 90 per cent of the health centres in conflict-affected areas unless donors respond to an urgent appeal to ensure their continuing operation.
At least 3,000 suspected Dengue fever cases reported in Yemen: UN health agency
Jun 24, 2015, at 03:46 pm
New York, June 24 (IBNS) Thousands of suspected cases of the mosquito-borne viral infection Dengue fever have been reported in conflict-ravaged Yemen, where a major health crisis is unfolding, the United Nations World Health Organization announced on Tuesday.
If current trends hold, childhood obesity will hit 70 million by 2025, warns UN health agency
Jun 23, 2015, at 09:06 pm
New York, June 23 (IBNS) Childhood obesity does not arise from lifestyle choices made by the child, the World Health Organization (WHO) said today, stressing that the huge problem, especially in developing countries on the marketing of sugar-rich non-alcoholic beverages, ultra-processed, energy-dense, nutrient-poor foods.
Detecting the onset of leprosy before nerve damage occurs
Jun 21, 2015, at 06:13 pm
Birmingham, June 21 (IBNS) New research could help improve the lives of thousands of leprosy sufferers in India by detecting the disease long before it manifests as skin lesions. Peripheral nerve damage is the hallmark of leprosy pathology, but its origins had remained unclear until now.
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90 pc pediatric deaths occur owing to no vaccination: Doctors
Jun 20, 2015, at 06:11 am
Kolkata, June 20 (IBNS): Influenza is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality in children while its attack rates during annual epidemics are constantly highest among the little ones too, according to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
A.P.J. Abdul Kalam inaugurates Clove Dental Heritage
Jun 17, 2015, at 10:29 pm
New Delhi, June 17 (IBNS): Clove Dental, a dental network, on Wednesday announced the launch of its new entity Clove Dental Heritage, which unites the brands commitment towards research, training and community service, under one roof.
Forget armed conflict, Tobacco is J&K's new challenge
Jun 17, 2015, at 05:28 am
Jammu, June 16 (IBNS): Forget armed conflict, radicalisation of its youth or the routine protests on the streets of Kashmir, the beautiful Vale of Kashmir is now increasing facing another challenge which may affect its future generations very badly.
National Aids Control Organization observe 'World Blood Donors Day'
Jun 14, 2015, at 07:48 pm
New Delhi, June 14 (IBNS): The National AIDS Control Organization (NACO), Ministry of Health and Family Welfare observed the 'World Blood Donor Day' under the aegis of National Blood Transfusion Council (NBTC), at Connaught Place in New Delhi on Sunday.
Lizard spotted in London-bound Air India flight meal tray
Jun 13, 2015, at 05:39 pm
New Delhi, June 13 (IBNS) A lizard was found in the meal served by national carrier Air India in a London-bound flight of Thursday, said media reports on Saturday.
Medanta launches MRI guided Vacuum assisted Breast Biopsy in India
Jun 09, 2015, at 11:03 pm
Kolkata/Gurgaon, June 9 (IBNS): Medanta, The Medicity, a multi-speciality institute located in National Capital Region, on Tuesday has introduced the 'Scar Free Breast Biopsy' treatment for the first time in India.
Fighting in Yemen continues to take toll on civilians, with 20 million needing urgent assistance-UN
Jun 09, 2015, at 10:35 pm
New York, Jun 9 (IBNS): Some 20 million people in Yemen close to 80 per cent of the population urgently need humanitarian assistance, several United Nations agencies are warning, as the conflict, which escalated dramatically in March, continues to take its toll in what was already the poorest country in the region.
After Maggi noodles, pasta and macaroni of other companies face FSSAI tests
Jun 08, 2015, at 08:33 pm
New Delhi, June 8 (IBNS) After Nestle that faces to withdraw its popular noodles brand Maggi following a crackdown over food safety, other brands manufacturing noodles, pasta, and macaroni face trouble as . Food safety regulator Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has ordered testing of branded noodles, pasta and macaroni.
Men above 50 should test for prostrate cancers: Experts
Jun 07, 2015, at 06:18 pm
Kolkata, June 7 (IBNS): All men above the age of 50 should get themselves tested for prostrate cancers since it has emerged as one of the biggest killers of men worldwide but could be cured if detected early, said doctors ahead of a conference on the disease under the auspices of Apollo Gleneagles Hospital, Kolkata.
SRL Diagnostics announces technology to diagnose Hypertension in pregnancy
Jun 05, 2015, at 03:54 am
New Delhi, June 4 (IBNS):: SRL Diagnostics, a global diagnostics chain, introduced a breakthrough medical test to diagnose hypertensive disorders in pregnancy recently at its state of the art lab New Delhi.
600,000 children developing intellectual disabilities every year
Jun 04, 2015, at 03:29 am
New Delhi, June 3 (IBNS) Considering the health effects of lead poisoning among children, Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint (GAELP) is determined to eliminate lead from paints across the world by 2020.
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Delhi govt says Maggi samples tested are unsafe, Kerala orders pullout from govt shops
Jun 03, 2015, at 03:13 am
New Delhi, June 2 (IBNS): Amid a controversy over Maggi containing harmful ingredients, the Delhi government has said samples that it tested were found "unsafe".
Two dies from MERS in South Korea
Jun 02, 2015, at 09:34 pm
Seoul, June 2 (IBNS): Two people have died from Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) in South Korea on Tuesday, media reports said.