Indian Healthcare
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Public spending on health fell to 1.28% of GDP in 2018-’19, shows government data
Meanwhile, out-of-pocket expenditure on health also declined from 1.62% of the gross domestic product in 2017-’18 to 1.52% in 2018-’19.
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India to introduce Ayush visa for those visiting the country for alternative treatments, says Modi
The Union Ayush ministry deals with ayurveda, yoga and naturopathy, unani, siddha and homeopathy treatment.
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Even as Covid-19 is still around, tuberculosis remains India’s biggest health crisis
Fever and cough are common symptoms of both TB and coronavirus, which can be leveraged to encourage simultaneous screening of the two diseases.
Chapal Mehra
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What recourse does Canada have under international law after accusing India of assassination?
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India at Asian Games, Sept 30, live blog: Preeti, Lovlina assured of medals in boxing
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‘Northeast India’: This book shows the region may have one name but looks back at many histories
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Scroll Ideas: How the BJP 'pappufied' Rahul Gandhi
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‘An espionage thriller is the most juicy genre’: Vishal Bhardwaj on ‘Khufiya’
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PM Modi vs IMA: Either prove doctors are bribed by pharma companies or apologise, says medical body
According to a news website, earlier this month Modi told top drug makers not to bribe doctors with women, gadgets or foreign trips.
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Malnutrition in India: Narendra Modi and Rahul Gandhi’s constituencies are among the worst affected
Mallikarjun Kharge’s Gulbarga fared the worst on malnutrition indicators among 18 high-profile constituencies, Shashi Tharoor’s Thiruvananthapuram the best.
Alison Saldanha, IndiaSpend.com & Karthik Madhavapeddi, IndiaSpend.com
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Plan to set up new regulatory body for Indian medicine approved by Union Cabinet
The new organisation, which seeks to replace the Central Council for Indian Medicine, will ensure transparency, the government added.
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Video
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Watch: Actor Parineeti Chopra and MP Raghav Chadha’s wedding provides the music video for her song
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Michael Gambon (1940-2023): Scenes from some of the actor’s memorable roles, including Dumbledore
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Rare disease treatment: Rs 100-crore fund not set up despite earlier claim, Centre tells Delhi HC
The management of rare diseases mostly falls under tertiary care and does not come under the purview of the National Health Mission, the government said.
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Modi government’s healthcare plan is better than Obamacare, claims Rajnath Singh
The Centre is expected to roll out the Ayushman Bharat Swasthya Bima Yojana by the end of July.
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Bridge course provision in National Medical Commission Bill will ‘sanction quackery’, says IMA
The Indian Medical Association is against the provision that allows alternative medicine practitioners take up modern medicine after attending a short course.
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The Reel
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‘An espionage thriller is the most juicy genre’: Vishal Bhardwaj on ‘Khufiya’
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‘Choona’ review: An impish caper with memorable characters
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‘Mumbai Diaries’ season 2 trailer: Bombay General Hospital staff deal with a deluge
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‘Tumse Na Ho Payega’ review: A spirited cast enlivens a predictable plot
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Watch: Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Animal’ teaser
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Health Minister JP Nadda introduces bill to replace Medical Council of India in Lok Sabha
The National Medical Commission Bill aims to reform the medical education sector, which has been under scrutiny for corruption and unethical practices.
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India can save 90,000 children every year if it expands its vaccination programme, finds report
Of the 15 countries evaluated, the study found that India had improved the most in terms of prevention and control of pneumonia and diarrhoea.
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Fact check: Despite Adityanath's claims, it's UP that should take healthcare lessons from Kerala
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said Kerala should learn to run hospitals from his state, even though it is far behind on most indicators.
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The Field
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ICC Men’s ODI World Cup: New Zealand outclass Pakistan, Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka in warm-up
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ISL 2023-24: NorthEast United end losing streak with comprehensive win over Chennayin FC
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India at Asian Games, Sept 30, live blog: Preeti, Lovlina assured of medals in boxing
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India at Asian Games, Sept 30 schedule: Mirabai in action; gold medals available in tennis, squash
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Paris Paralympics 2024: Russian athletes allowed to compete under neutral flag after vote