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Genefitletics introduces ORAHYG, the first oral microbiome test in Asia
The molecular insights provided by ORAHYG offer an unprecedented understanding of the functions of the oral microbiome, its interactions with the gut microbiome, and its impact on metabolic, cardiovascular, cognitive, skin, and autoimmune health.
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Indian Immunologicals Introduces Indigenous Hepatitis A Vaccine 'Havisure'
The introduction of this vaccine represents a major advancement in the nation's battle against Hepatitis A, providing a substantial contribution to public health, according to a statement by the National Dairy Development Board (NDDB), a subsidiary of which IIL is.
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Serum Institute of India Joins CEPI Manufacturing Network for Rapid Response to Global Health Threats
The addition of Serum Institute of India to the CEPI manufacturing network is expected to significantly boost vaccine production efforts in regions vulnerable to outbreaks, particularly in the Global South.
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India Expands Antimicrobial Resistance Surveillance to Secondary Care Hospitals to Combat Growing Health Threat
Anti-Microbial Resistance (AMR) led to the death of close to 5 million people globally in 2019; and if no action is taken, AMR could cost the world’s economy US $100 trillion by 2050.
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Digital Personal Data Protection Act 2023: Impact on Indian Healthcare Industry| By Sujeet Katiyar
The DPDPA is a significant step forward in safeguarding health data privacy in India. The Act has several important benefits for individuals, and it is likely to have a positive impact on the adoption of digital health services.
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Red Brigade Lucknow Advocates for Mandating Self-Defense as a Human Right to Combat Violence against Women and Girls
In the last five years alone, Red Brigade Lucknow has trained over 200,000 girls and young women in self-defense and provided support to more than 1,000 sexual violence victims through legal, medical, counseling, and educational interventions.
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Jaipur's Mahatma Gandhi Hospital Celebrates First Paediatric Liver Transplant Success
On August 18, 2023, a 25-member medical team worked for 12 hours, successfully transplanting a portion of her mother's liver into Sakshi
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CK Birla Hospital Teams Up with Intuitive to Bring Robotic Surgery Technology
A fusion of the groundbreaking emergence of an AI-initiated robotic-assisted surgical system in the Medicos, a collaborative effort by Intuitive and CK Birla Hospital. Termed as the Da Vinci system, this will transform the Medical scenario and contribute to the overall development of the industry.
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Putting Girls First: Central Government Initiates Steps to Improve Menstrual Hygiene in Schools
The Central Government's proactive approach, in collaboration with States and Union Territories, reflects a united effort to alleviate period poverty and foster an environment where every girl can thrive without compromise. Implementing a uniform Menstrual Hygiene Policy in schools will not only empower young girls but also foster gender equality, ensuring uninterrupted access to education and a healthier future for the nation.
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Delhi chemists advised not to sell Aspirin, Ibuprofen without prescription
The step has been taken to reduce the risk of self-medication taken by people without knowledge.
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