Category : Diseases


350 Identified for Lens Implantation at Free Eye Camp

A free eye camp in Mandi Ahmedgarh screened 800 patients, identifying 350 for intraocular lens implantation. Ophthalmologists cited poor diet and ignored symptoms as key causes of vision issues in rural areas.

PGIMER Chandigarh Hosts Meet on Paediatric Liver Diseases

PGIMER Chandigarh inaugurated a two-day international conference on paediatric liver diseases, emphasizing the rising clinical burden. The Division of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Hepatology manages over 15,000 outpatient visits and 3,000 endoscopic pr

Bareilly Infant Dies After Parents Leave for Begging

A one-month-old girl in Bareilly died from illness and alleged starvation after her unemployed parents left her and two siblings alone to beg. The family, struggling post-pandemic, has faced previous tragedies.

Boy Severely Injured in Stray Dog Attack in Alwar

A seven-year-old boy sustained grievous bite wounds to his face, neck, and hand after being attacked by a stray dog in Jatiyaana village near Alwar. He was admitted to Rajiv Gandhi Hospital in serious condition.

Shared Antibiotic Resistance Genes Found Across Indian Cities

A comprehensive study analyzing wastewater from four major Indian cities reveals that while harmful bacteria vary by location, the genes conferring antibiotic resistance remain strikingly similar, indicating a nationwide pattern of antimicrobial resistanc

Hisar Hospital Booked for Ayushman Fraud in Newborn Case

A private hospital in Hisar, Haryana, has been booked for allegedly defrauding the Ayushman Bharat scheme by falsely claiming Rs 48,000 for a newborn's admission. A CM Flying Squad raid uncovered forged records, leading to a police complaint and ongoing i

India's Water Availability Drops 70% Since 1961, Govt Acts

India's per capita water availability has fallen 70% since 1961, reaching 1,486 cubic metres in 2021, signaling water stress. The government is implementing recycling, groundwater recharge, and efficiency measures to combat future scarcity projected by 20

Goa's Rabies-Controlled Status at Risk from Distemper Outbreak

A surge in canine distemper cases in Goa is overwhelming animal welfare groups, with at least two dog deaths daily reported. The highly contagious virus poses sanitation risks due to inadequate carcass disposal, endangering the state's hard-won rabies-con

Heatwave in Coastal Karnataka Endangers Livestock and Birds

Rising summer temperatures and humidity in Coastal Karnataka are severely stressing animals and birds, with cattle and chickens facing reduced productivity and health risks, warns Dr. Arun Kumar Shetty, deputy director of animal husbandry.

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