Nashik Seeks ₹10 Crore for Avian Flu Culling

Nashik's animal husbandry department requests ₹10 crore to cull over 4 lakh birds, destroy eggs and feed, and compensate poultry farmers after an avian flu outbreak in Navapur taluka.

Survey: 1 in 5 Mumbai Teens' Fathers Use Tobacco

A new survey by Salaam Bombay Foundation reveals that one in five adolescents in Mumbai has a father who uses tobacco, with widespread exposure normalizing the habit and raising oral cancer concerns.

Delhi Quitline Helps 2.3 Lakh Quit Tobacco in Decade

The National Tobacco Quitline Services in Delhi has helped over 2.3 lakh Indians quit tobacco, handling nearly one crore calls since 2016. It is one of India's largest counselling-based interventions against nicotine addiction.

Bengal Private Hospitals: 15% Beds for Poor

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari announced that private hospitals receiving govt land at nominal cost must reserve 15% beds for free treatment of poor patients, among other healthcare measures.

Pilibhit Infant's DNA Test Delayed Over 3 Hours

A three-month-old girl in Pilibhit faced a three-hour wait for a blood sample for DNA testing, raising concerns about dehydration and infection. The test was required after her 13-year-old mother refused to identify her.

Ayushman Card Fraud in Dehradun Heart Procedure

A 37-year-old patient from Meerut allegedly underwent a coronary stenting at Govt Doon Hospital using his brother-in-law's Ayushman Bharat card. The fraud was discovered at discharge and the card has been suspended.

India's Digital Health Mission Hits 90 Crore ABHAs

India's Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission surpasses 90 crore health accounts, enabling secure digital access to medical records. Growth from 14.7 crore in 2021, with top states and high women participation.

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