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    Mizoram Targets TB-Free Villages, Reports Increased Fatalities

    Aizawl, March 24 Mizoram recorded 145 deaths due to tuberculosis and 2,275 new tuberculosis cases over the past year, according to data released by the state Health Department on Tuesday.Of the 2,275 people diagnosed with tuberculosis last year, 1,364 were males and 911 were females, the data...
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    Australia Sees Measles Increase Amid Southeast Asia Travel

    Sydney, March 12 – A recent surge in measles cases in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) has primarily been driven by infections acquired in Southeast Asia, health authorities said on Thursday.The NSW Department of Health said in a report that authorities were notified of 60...
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    Hepatitis B Cases Detected in Lucknow Blood Donation Camp

    Lucknow, March 10 Approximately 19 people who donated blood at a camp held in Lucknow last month have tested positive for Hepatitis B, officials said on Tuesday.Lucknow Chief Medical Officer Dr NB Singh told
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    Digital Health Push Boosts Public Health Efforts

    New Delhi, March 9 The government is expanding the digital health infrastructure under the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission, strengthening primary health services through health and wellness centres, Union Minister of State for Health and Ayush, Prataprao Jadhav, said on Monday.He further...
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    NSW Health Warns of Measles Spread in Western Sydney

    Sydney, March 4 Authorities in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) have issued a measles health alert for western Sydney as the number of confirmed cases continues to rise toward the total figure for 2025.The NSW Department of Health said in a warning released on Tuesday night that...
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    Indore Diarrhea Crisis Update: Six Hospitalized Amid Ongoing Investigation

    Indore, February 24 Six people have been admitted to a hospital after consuming contaminated food in Indore's Bhagirathpura area, which had been the epicenter of a diarrhea outbreak caused by polluted drinking water that claimed 22 lives, officials said.Nearly 60 people had eaten food at a...
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    NITI Aayog Highlights AI's Role in Transforming India's Healthcare

    New Delhi, February 18 Artificial Intelligence (AI) presents a strategic opportunity to transform India's healthcare landscape and accelerate progress towards universal health coverage, said Dr. V K Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, on Tuesday.Addressing a session during the India AI Impact...
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    From Surveillance to Treatment: AI's Impact on India's Public Health

    New Delhi, February 18 When India speaks of AI in healthcare, it is not limited to sophisticated algorithms or the promise of precision alone, but is measured by the extent to which technology touches lives and addresses health inequities across the country, said Minister of State for Health...
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    AI's Role in Healthcare: Augmentation, Not Replacement

    New Delhi, February 17 – Concerns that Artificial Intelligence (AI) could replace doctors and clinicians are "largely unfounded," Union Minister Anupriya Patel said on Tuesday, asserting that the technology would actually benefit the entire medical community.Addressing the AI Impact Summit...
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    AI-Powered Disease Surveillance and Diagnostics Advance in India

    New Delhi, February 17 – When India speaks of AI in healthcare, it is not limited to sophisticated algorithms or the promise of precision alone, but is measured by the extent to which technology touches lives and addresses health inequities across the country, said Anupriya Patel, Minister of...
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    India’s AI in Healthcare: New Strategy Prioritizes Responsible Adoption

    Minister of State for Health, Anupriya Patel, has announced the launch of the Strategy for AI in Healthcare for India (SAHI), a national framework designed to promote responsible AI adoption across states, regulatory bodies, and private initiatives. Speaking at the roundtable on Innovation to...
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    Union Minister Patel Highlights AI's Role in India's Healthcare Vision

    New Delhi, February 17 – Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Anupriya Patel, on Tuesday emphasized the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India's healthcare sector, asserting that technology must serve as a force multiplier to promote inclusivity and health...
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    Nipah Virus Case in West Bengal: Containment Efforts Commendable

    Kolkata, February 14 – Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) Director General Dr. Rajiv Bahl praised the West Bengal government's response to the recent Nipah virus case on Saturday, stating that the state has effectively coordinated with the Centre to prevent its spread.Dr. Bahl made the...
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    Doda Health Workers Trained on Integrated Disease Surveillance Program

    Doda, February 14: A one-day capacity-building and awareness program on the Integrated Disease Surveillance Program (IDSP) was organized at the Government Nursing College, Doda, on Friday to strengthen grassroots disease surveillance.Organized by the District Surveillance Unit under the...
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    Haryana Government Issues Strict Guidelines to Combat Malaria, Dengue, and Other Vector-Borne Diseases

    Chandigarh, February 13 The Haryana government has issued strict regulations regarding malaria, dengue, and other vector-borne diseases, making it mandatory for all hospitals to report every confirmed case within 24 hours.The state government has issued the amended Haryana Epidemic Diseases...
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    Health Officials Monitor Nipah Cases Following Cardiac Arrest

    Kolkata/New Delhi, February 12 A nurse who had recovered from Nipah virus infection died of cardiac arrest at a private hospital in Barasat, West Bengal, on Thursday, a state health department official said.The woman had been in a prolonged coma, which severely affected her immunity, and later...
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