Poshan Vatikas or Nutri- gardens are being set up across the country to provide easy and affordable access to fruits, vegetables, medicinal plants and herbs What is Nutri-garden? Nutri-garden is an advanced form of kitchen garden in which fruits and vegetables are grown as a source of food and income. In order to provide the … Continue reading Nutri garden
Mystery pneumonia
Argentina’s mystery pneumonia outbreak, where 11 people have been infected and four have succumbed to the illness, has finally been identified as Legionellosis by the country’s health ministry September 3, 2022. Legionellosis is a “pneumonia-like illness that varies in severity from mild febrile illness to a serious and sometimes fatal form of pneumonia,” according to … Continue reading Mystery pneumonia
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Aswasan campaign
The Ministry of Tribal Affairs and TB division of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has organized a national conclave at the National Tribal Research Institute (NTRI) to disseminate the learnings of the 100-day Aashwasan Campaign under ‘Tribal TB Initiative’. What is Aashwasan Campaign? Organized by: Ministry of Tribal Affairs and Ministry of Health and … Continue reading Aswasan campaign
PEN PLUS strategy
Africa has adopted the PEN-PLUS strategy to boost access to the diagnosis, treatment and care of severe non-communicable diseases (NCD). What is the PEN-PLUS Strategy? Adopted by: Africa Purpose: To address severe Non-Communicable Diseases at First-Level Referral Health Facilities. Aim: To bridge the access gap in the treatment and care of patients with chronic and severe NCDs. Features: The … Continue reading PEN PLUS strategy
National cancer grid
The National Cancer Grid (NCG) has recently established the Koita Centre for Digital Oncology (KCDO) to promote use of digital technologies and tools to improve cancer care across India. What is the National Cancer Grid? The National Cancer Grid (NCG) is an initiative of the Government of India through the Department of Atomic Energy and its grant-in-aid institution, … Continue reading National cancer grid
Nikshay Poshan
Only two-thirds of people living with tuberculosis benefitted from the Nikshay Poshan Yojana scheme in 2021. What is the Nikshay Poshan Yojana? Launched in: 2018 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Under the scheme, every TB patient in India, seeking treatment in both government and private sector hospitals is eligible for a direct benefit … Continue reading Nikshay Poshan
Purple diabetic friendly rice
Assam rice varieties Joha, Aijung and Black rice have already made their presence felt in the world market. Another variety from the state, purple rice, is set to join the above three aromatic rice varieties to claim its share in the international market. Purple rice, named Labanya, is diabetic friendly. The scientists of the Regional … Continue reading Purple diabetic friendly rice
AIIMS to be given specific names
The government has firmed up a proposal to give specific names to all the AIIMS, including the one in Delhi, based on regional heroes, freedom fighters, historical events or monuments of the area or their distinct geographical identity. Majority of the 23 All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) have submitted a list of names, … Continue reading AIIMS to be given specific names
Kangaroo Mother care method
The results of a new clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine, show that immediate kangaroo mother care, which involves skin-to-skin contact with the mother and exclusive breastfeeding, started as soon as a preterm or low birthweight baby is born, dramatically improves survival. Current World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations indicate starting kangaroo … Continue reading Kangaroo Mother care method
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