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Swasthya Sathi cards: Bengal staff must surrender by Oct 31
West Bengal has ordered employees and pensioners on the state health scheme to surrender Swasthya Sathi or Ayushman cards by October 31.
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Melinda French Gates pledges $215M for women’s health
Melinda French Gates has pledged $215 million for women's health, asking that progress be measured over the next four to five years.
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Haryana offers incentives to doctors at busy hospitals
Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has announced incentives for doctors working at high-footfall hospitals. The aim is to improve care at…
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Govt proposes prior approval for prescription drug ads
The government has proposed advance vetting of advertisements for prescription drugs. A draft notification was issued on September 28. It covers drugs…
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UNICEF Warns 347 Million Children at Risk From Strong El Nino
UNICEF says 347 million children across nearly 100 countries face unusual wet or dry conditions as a strong El Nino develops.
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Flesh-Eating Bacteria Risk May Rise After Hurricane Isaias
A Florida microbiologist warns flesh-eating bacteria cases could spike after Hurricane Isaias as floodwaters retreat and cleanup begins.
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Healthcare costs top job security as employee worry: survey
Tata AIG survey: 94% of corporate employees say unexpected medical bills cause financial stress, topping job security fears.
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Indian healthcare workers eye jobs abroad in growing numbers
A study says 10,000 Indian healthcare professionals emigrated in five years, with nurses and young doctors keenest to move.
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Youth Football Linked To One In Five Brain Injuries
Study links youth football to nearly one in five sports brain injuries in young athletes. Key findings on repeat TBI and long-term…
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Atsena gene therapy shows promise in blindness trial
Atsena's ATSN-201 gene therapy showed sustained benefit in a trial for X-linked retinoschisis, an inherited cause of blindness, per company-reported data.