Kanpur: The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur, in collaboration with the Kanpur District Health Department, recently hosted a health system consultative meeting to address growing challenges facing healthcare facilities in the district.The meeting was led by Prof. Sukumar Vellakkal of the Department of Economic Sciences as part of the Urban Primary Health Care (UPHC)…
Dibrugarh: Fifteen gaon panchayats of Dibrugarh district were declared “TB Mukt Panchayats” under the National Tuberculosis Elimination Programme (NTEP) at an award distribution ceremony held at the DC Conference Hall on Tuesday, marking a significant milestone in the district’s drive to eliminate tuberculosis from rural communities.DC Bikram Kairi felicitated the award-winning panchayats with Mahatma Gandhi…
Noida: The Government Institute of Medical Sciences (GIMS), Greater Noida, has launched a dedicated clinic to provide specialised treatment for children born with clubfoot, a common congenital deformity that can lead to lifelong disability if left untreated.The clinic was inaugurated this week to mark World Clubfoot Day.Medically known as congenital talipes equinovarus (CTEV), clubfoot affects…
Ahmedabad: Authorities at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport have directed all airlines operating international flights to enforce mandatory public health measures, including the compulsory completion of self-declaration forms (SDFs), in view of a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC) linked to Ebola Virus Disease (EVD).In a circular issued to all airlines and airport stakeholders,…
