Health
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National digital portal to track high-risk drugs to be launched soon
Hyderabad: The digitalisation, real-time monitoring and reporting of high-risk Narcotics Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (NDPS) is soon going to address the critical issue of substance abuse, diversion of life-saving drugs to the…
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Human chain formed at Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge for AIDS awareness
Hyderabad: A human chain program was organised at the Durgam Cheruvu Cable Bridge by Telangana AIDS Control Society on Thursday, April 9, to raise awareness on Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) and Human…
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Foundation laid for Rs 41 crore 100-bed critical care block in Kondapur
Hyderabad: Telangana Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha on Thursday, April 9, said that a new effort will be made to enhance the emergency and intensive care facilities across the state, including the construction…
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Too hot in Hyderabad? 10 Indian curries that naturally cool your body
Hyderabad summers can drain your energy before the day even begins. Stepping into the kitchen feels like a task, and heavy meals are the last thing you crave. But across India, summer…
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Telangana govt makes it mandatory to register, report all cancer cases
Hyderabad: Recognising cancer as a “notifiable disease” throughout the state, the Telangana government has now mandated that all cancer cases diagnosed or registered at any healthcare facility or lab be reported within…
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Easy access to weight-loss drugs rings alarm bells, regulators step in
New Delhi: As prices tumble and generic versions of GLP-1-based weight-loss drugs flood the market, a quiet frenzy is unfolding that has doctors and authorities alarmed. Medicines that are strictly prescription-based are…
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692 doctors to join Telangana hospitals in major hiring push
Hyderabad: Telangana’s public hospitals are set to get a significant boost in specialist medical staff, with the Medical and Health Services Recruitment Board (MHSRB) on Monday, April 6, announcing the selection of 692…
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Telangana to host ‘Health Week’ from April 6 to 11
Hyderabad: As part of the ongoing 99-day Public Governance Progress Plan, the Telangana government will organise ‘Health Week’ from April 6 to April 11. The week will begin with an ‘Eat Right…
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Villages in Nizamabad ban ice cream carts after food safety raids
Hyderabad: Several villages in Nizamabad district have passed resolutions in their Village Development Committees (VDC) to prevent ice-cream carts from entering their villages this summer. They will levy a fine of Rs…
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Initiative to make Hyderabad autistic children friendly begins at KBR Park
Hyderabad: Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) may soon find public spaces in Hyderabad a little more accessible. The Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), working with several non-governmental organisations (NGO), is planning…
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What every woman should know about breast cancer
By Dr Nikhil Ghadyalpatil In my years of treating cancer patients, one thing has stayed with me – the women who come to me early do well. The ones who wait often face…
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Hyderabad’s NIMS to hold free health camp for senior citizens on March 31
Hyderabad: The Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) will be holding a free comprehensive health screening camp for senior citizens on March 31 as part of Praja Palana – Pragathi Pranalika. The tests include…
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Doctors’ groups oppose Telangana plan to put babus in charge of govt hospitals
Hyderabad: Two prominent doctors’ associations in Telangana have come out strongly against the state government’s proposal to appoint Group 1 and Group 2 officers as administrators in government and teaching hospitals, warning…
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Telangana govt mulls pilot project to address nutrition deficiencies in kids
Hyderabad: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has directed officials to examine the feasibility of implementing the recommendations proposed by eminent economist Karthik Muralidharan across 29 government school complexes under the Core Urban…
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Telangana to add 10K beds in govt hospitals at Hyderabad, Warangal
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Thursday, March 26, said the completion of multispecialty hospitals in Warangal and the state capital will add 10,000 beds to the state public health…
