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Health care barriers worsen New Zealand’s lung cancer problem—Māori patients pay the price

Half of all general practices in the country have closed their books to new patients, leaving 2.9 lakh patients reliant on emergency departments for their health care.

Issued amid rising cases, what Centre’s new norms on managing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease say

NAFLD is the most common chronic liver disease globally, estimated to affect up to a third of adults. It is estimated that 30-40% cases of liver cancers in India are due to NAFLD.

UP & Kerala have highest out-of-pocket health costs. Inpatient care lion’s share of national spend

Out-of-pocket expenditure is key indicator of level of financial protection available towards healthcare payments. National Health Accounts is in its 9th edition.

Researchers discover potential new treatment for liver fibrosis

Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania) , September 26 (ANI): A new study from the University of Pittsburgh School of Pharmacy provides light on the processes that contribute...

Govt health spends climb to 1.84% of GDP as out-of-pocket spending dips, show govt estimates for FY22

The latest National Health Accounts estimates reveal that share of out-of-pocket expenditure in total health expenditure dropped from 64.2 percent in 2013-14 to 39.4 percent in 2021-22.

In a 1st for US, its FDA approves at-home use of nasal flu vaccine; India’s version yet to gain traction

US's FluMist can now be administered by a healthcare provider or by recipient or caregiver aged 18 or above. India's Nasovac S4 faces hurdles like cost, availability & low acceptance.

UK invites applications for developers of AI medical devices

The MHRA is calling manufacturers to join the AI Airlock regulatory sandbox aiming to address regulatory challenges in healthcare.

Air Pollution responsible for 12.5% of deaths worldwide, says WHO

WHO report highlights urgent need for action to reduce air pollution-related health risks, and its integration into the global agenda on non-communicable diseases.

$7.5mn for testing & 40mn vaccine doses. How India will contribute to Quad Cancer Moonshot scheme

The programme is an extension of the US Cancer Moonshot initiative started in 2016. It aims to strengthen the overall cancer care ecosystem in the Indo-Pacific.  

Health Ministry announces success of 100-day program for innovation in healthcare

Initiatives include pandemic preparedness, indigenous medical technologies, and National One Health Mission.

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Bads of Bollywood can’t get more brazenly nepo. The joke’s on us

After watching the most discussed series on Netflix, I was planning to write an asterisk-heavy column. As a tribute to the asterisks in its...

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.