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'India has sophisticated hospitals': Indonesian health ministry director

“I will recommend to my friends in Indonesia that India has sophisticated hospitals and talented doctors,” Sugiyanto said.

Sugiyanto, Director, the ministry of health, Indonesia visited Medanta Hospital in Gurugram.

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Published on Apr 27, 2023 09:14 PM IST

ANI |

TB cases rise in Pune, need to look beyond lungs to eliminate TB, say experts

Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis (EPTB) cases constitute 40% of the total Tuberculosis (TB) cases reported in the city in the past four years

Government of India (GoI) is working towards eradicating TB by 2025 with newer vaccines and shorter courses of treatment, and a rise in EPTB cases will only jeopardise these efforts. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

cities

Updated on Apr 02, 2023 09:55 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

World Health Day 2022: PM Modi expresses gratitude towards health sector

World Health Day - initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO), is celebrated every year on April 7.

india news

Updated on Apr 07, 2022 11:01 AM IST

Byhindustantimes.com | Written by Manjiri Sachin Chitre | Edited by Chandrashekar Srinivasan

Inadequate responses from the health system to sexual and gender-based violence

Leena Menghaney is a lawyer and survivor who works with Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF).

Efforts to introduce special procedures for survivors of child sexual abuse and laws to prevent sexual harassment at the workplace have taken shape.(Pixabay)

ht insight

Published on Mar 08, 2022 02:32 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

Do our current health system challenges give us an opportunity to leapfrog?

The study has been authored by Nachiket Mor, a visiting scientist, The Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health, Tamil Nadu and Raghu Dharmaraju, president at AI & Robotics Technology Park (ARTPARK) at IISc and fellow, Lancet Citizen’s Commission on Reimagining India’s Health System.

Over three lakh adults still die from tuberculosis each year in India, while in China, a country with an equally significant tuberculosis problem, annual death rates have been reduced to below 40,000. Simultaneously, the burden of chronic diseases like cancer, hypertension, and diabetes is rapidly rising across the country.

ht insight

Published on Feb 01, 2022 05:05 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

No room for complacency in Covid-19 battle

The vaccine is here but its success depends on a robust primary health system

A health worker takes part in a dry run or a mock drill for Covid-19 coronavirus vaccine delivery, New Delhi, January 2, 2021(Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)

analysis

Updated on Jan 04, 2021 11:11 AM IST

ByK Srinath Reddy

Lancet introduces Commission for universal health coverage

The work of the commission will begin on Friday with an aim to publish a final report of its findings and recommendations in the next two years

A health worker administers a deworming tablet to a boy during a door-to-door campaign in Hyderabad.(AFP/ File photo)

india news

Updated on Dec 12, 2020 04:51 PM IST

New Delhi, Hindustan Times | ByJayashree Nandi

HTLS 2020: Resetting the coordinates for the journey to the future

Covid-19 has taught us that even strong health systems cannot cope with the adverse consequences of distorted development that continues to create disease.

The health system needs to be reconfigured to deliver services with efficiency, empathy and equity.

htls

Updated on Dec 01, 2020 03:23 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByK Srinath Reddy

Mission Karmayogi: An ambitious plan to bolster State capacity

At the heart of the mission is the recognition that providing training opportunities to senior bureaucrats by sponsoring them to attend elite institutions has not been enough.

As the pandemic adds new complexities to education, income, food, and health systems, it is natural to look to the biggest players in development — the central and state governments — to increase expenditure and the quality of programme implementation.(Amal KS/HT PHOTO)

analysis

Updated on Oct 12, 2020 07:55 PM IST

ByIqbal Singh Dhaliwal and Shagun Sabarwal

Covid-19: What we need to know today

Not too long ago, in spring, many of us (including this writer) were hoping that warm weather would prove unfavourable for the spread of the virus.

Several medicines have been approved for emergency use by drug regulators, including in India.(Yogendra Kumar/HT PHOTO)

india news

Updated on Sep 21, 2020 03:14 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | ByR Sukumar

Sceptre Medical India recognized as ‘India’s Most Admirable Healthcare Brand-2020’ in the disinfection industry in India

The Brand Story is delighted to award Sceptre Medical India with India’s Most Admirable Healthcare Brand-2020 for its unwavering efforts in achieving technical and technological competence, advanced products, prime focus on ethics and compliance, constant endeavour to commit to delivering its products and services.

Along with Mr Sanjay Manocha, Ms Archna Manocha and Mr Siddharth Manocha have also played a pivotal role in shaping Sceptre as a market leader.

brand post

Published on Sep 18, 2020 03:25 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

A White paper on Covid-19

It will help both current policymaking and serve as a historical record

A medic waits for citizens at a Covid-19 test centre, Bangalore, September 17, 2020(PTI)

editorials

Updated on Sep 17, 2020 09:57 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent

Covid-19 has set global health progress back decades: Gates Foundation

Because of Covid-19, extreme poverty has increased by 7%, and routine vaccine coverage - a good proxy measure for how health systems are functioning - is dropping to levels last seen in the 1990s, the report said.

It found that the pandemic has had a disproportionate impact on women, racial and ethnic minority communities and people living in extreme poverty.(HT Photo)

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Published on Sep 15, 2020 08:43 AM IST

London | ByReuters| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi

Indigenous Brazilians launch coronavirus tracing app

Provided free on the Android system, the app uses data from Brazil’s health ministry, people working in the indigenous health system, leaders from indigenous organizations and the COIAB network.

The app, called “Covid-19 Indigenous Alert” aims to help indigenous people identify areas with high infection rates.(REUTERS)

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Published on Sep 05, 2020 06:14 AM IST

Sao Paolo | ByAgence France-Presse| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi

COVID-19 drives robotic surgery for patients

In the COVID-19 era, the increasing use of surgical robotics can enable patients to get minimally invasive procedures, while providing greater protection to the surgical team, when compared to manual minimally invasive surgery

Robotic surgery can enhance surgery and help patients in the COVID era, as well as has the potential to support surgery during future pandemics.

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Updated on Aug 27, 2020 04:49 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Scientists urge use of monoclonal antibodies

Monoclonal antibodies are lab-made proteins that act like natural antibodies in fighting disease. Derived from human immune cells, these proteins act specifically against targets ranging from cancerous cells to viruses and bacteria, or alter precise immune pathways to augment a person’s ability to fight disease.

Around 80% of licensed monoclonal antibodies are sold in Europe, the US and Canada, with only 20% sold to countries that account for 90% of the world’s population.

india news

Updated on Aug 14, 2020 04:42 AM IST

Hindustan Times, New Delhi | BySanchita Sharma, New Delhi

Covid-19: A dip in women in the workforce is likely | Opinion

The central and state governments and the private sector must come up with innovative solutions to make women a real part of the next phase of the growth story.

Women will then be left to tend the family, and in many cases, the family’s agricultural fields. Here, a concerted effort should be made to give them better tools to deal with agriculture in the form of easy to access loans and technology.(HTPhoto)

columns

Updated on Aug 08, 2020 06:18 PM IST

ByLalita Panicker

Covid-19 exacerbates the risk of unsafe abortions | Opinion

The lack of safe abortion facilities will have an impact on both health and family planning long after the coronavirus crisis is overcome, both in terms of unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions. Planning for this now is the only option

A botched abortion can result in physical damage to the reproductive organs and psychological issues such as depression and stress(SHUTTERSTOCK)

columns

Updated on Jul 26, 2020 05:43 AM IST

Hindustan Times | ByLalita Panicker

A reality check of the health sector

Factor in findings on infections, hospitalisation in policymaking

An average hospitalisation case in India cost Rs 16,676 and Rs 26,475 in rural and urban areas, respectively. The average monthly wage of a regular worker — the best employment category in India — was Rs 15,504(Parwaz Khan / Hindustan Times)

editorials

Updated on Jul 22, 2020 07:34 PM IST

Hindustan Times | ByHT Correspondent

UK launches cheaper, fast-track visa for health professionals

The visa was announced earlier, but the necessary parliamentary papers were moved on Tuesday, enabling its launch from August. A new, wider points-based immigration system is to come into effect from January 1.

The contribution of India and other international medical staff has been highlighted during the coronavirus pandemic.(Bloomberg)

world news

Updated on Jul 15, 2020 02:38 PM IST

Hindustan Times, London | ByPrasun Sonwalkar

India needs a universal social security system | Opinion

Replicate MGNREGS in urban areas, enhance skill development at work, and invest in public health systems

The intention to cover all workers is also indicated in the draft legislation on the Social Security Code that has been introduced in Parliament. The challenge for the State is how to provide social security to all with its limited financial and administrative capacities. A universal social security system will have to be built progressively.(AFP)

analysis

Updated on Jul 08, 2020 06:30 PM IST

ByArun Maira and Ajay Shankar

WHO says Covid-19 outbreaks add to childbirth death

Tedros said the UN health agency recently investigated the risk of mothers spreading the coronavirus to their newborns and concluded that the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the risks of transmitting the virus, including among women with suspected or confirmed Covid-19.

Tedros Adhanom says WHO is also concerned about young people who may be vulnerable to anxiety and depression, noting that in some countries, more than one-third of teens receive mental health help exclusively at school.(AFP)

world news

Updated on Jun 12, 2020 10:36 PM IST

London | ByAssociated Press

WHO chief calls for any Covid-19 vaccine to be shared as a public good

Tedros was speaking after concerns have been raised that some countries including the United States could hoard any vaccines or drugs they develop to combat Covid-19, with poorer countries not getting access to the treatments they need.

Director-General of the WHO Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus was speaking after concerns have been raised that some countries including the United States could hoard any vaccines or drugs they develop to combat Covid-19, with poorer countries not getting access to the treatments they need.(REUTERS)

world news

Published on Jun 12, 2020 10:19 PM IST

Zurich/Geneva | ByReuters

Indian-origin doctor performs first lung transplant for Covid-19 patient in US

The United Network for Organ Sharing, a nonprofit that coordinates transplantation in the United States, has no record of an organ transplant into a Covid-19 patient as of May 29, spokeswoman Anne Paschke said.

nri news

Updated on Jun 12, 2020 01:03 AM IST

Chicago | ByPress Trust of India

Coronavirus could cause 28 million cancelled surgeries globally: Study

The study, published this week in the British Journal of Surgery, modelled the expected number of elective operations that would be put on hold in 190 countries during a 12-week peak of COVID-19 disruption.

Hospitals in countries grappling with major coronavirus outbreaks have postponed most non-emergency procedures to avoid putting patients at risk, redeploying staff and resources to the virus response.(REUTERS)

world news

Published on May 15, 2020 08:01 PM IST

Paris | ByAgence France-Presse

Stay aligned to your investment goals

If you are investing for long-term goals such your children’s education or your retirement, the current market phase should not affect you.

Essential and non-negotiable goals need to be strictly your focus now.(Axis Mutual Fund)

brand stories

Updated on May 21, 2020 01:10 PM IST

ByBrand Post

A ‘new normal’ is in the offing. Ensure a balance| Analysis

Prioritise controlling the spread of Covid-19, strengthening health services, and supporting each other to stay healthy

Mobilise the full power of a whole-of-government, whole-of-society approach(PTI)

analysis

Published on May 12, 2020 06:25 PM IST

ByPoonam Khetrapal Singh

A blueprint to finance higher public spending

Whether the government decides to borrow more or raise revenues, it should confront these difficult choices using the key principles of public finance

It becomes clearer by the day that the lockdown to contain the spread of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is creating enormous stress on every part of the economy, including public finances(REUTERS)

columns

Updated on May 03, 2020 08:51 PM IST

ByKarthik Muralidharan

Surf’s up: Sydney reopens its famous Bondi Beach

Hundreds of Sydney-siders rushed into the waves at the city’s famous Bondi Beach on Tuesday as Australia took the first steps in easing coronavirus restrictions.

Dozens of eager surfers jumped railings and hit the water even before the beach officially opened at 7 am, five weeks after police sealed the area off because of large crowds ignoring social distancing orders.(Unsplash)

lifestyle

Updated on Apr 28, 2020 04:54 PM IST

Sydney | ByAgence France-Presse

What must India do now to address the coronavirus crisis | Opinion

Owing to disruption in every sector, the country needs a calibrated and state-specific lockdown exit; doubling-down on food and cash transfers; and an overhaul of fiscal and monetary strategy

Greater transparency and accuracy in reporting the state-wise Covid-19 data by the Centre and promotion of best practices by states can help bring convergence in disease-containment efforts(PTI)

analysis

Updated on Apr 26, 2020 09:25 PM IST

ByDipa Sinha, Prasenjit Bose and Rohit

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“I will recommend to my friends in Indonesia that India has sophisticated hospitals and talented doctors,” Sugiyanto said.

Extra Pulmonary Tuberculosis (EPTB) cases constitute 40% of the total Tuberculosis (TB) cases reported in the city in the past four years

World Health Day - initiated by the World Health Organization (WHO), is celebrated every year on April 7.

Leena Menghaney is a lawyer and survivor who works with Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF).

The study has been authored by Nachiket Mor, a visiting scientist, The Banyan Academy of Leadership in Mental Health, Tamil Nadu and Raghu Dharmaraju, president at AI & Robotics Technology Park (ARTPARK) at IISc and fellow, Lancet Citizen’s Commission on Reimagining India’s Health System.

The vaccine is here but its success depends on a robust primary health system

The work of the commission will begin on Friday with an aim to publish a final report of its findings and recommendations in the next two years

Covid-19 has taught us that even strong health systems cannot cope with the adverse consequences of distorted development that continues to create disease.

At the heart of the mission is the recognition that providing training opportunities to senior bureaucrats by sponsoring them to attend elite institutions has not been enough.

Not too long ago, in spring, many of us (including this writer) were hoping that warm weather would prove unfavourable for the spread of the virus.

It will help both current policymaking and serve as a historical record

Because of Covid-19, extreme poverty has increased by 7%, and routine vaccine coverage - a good proxy measure for how health systems are functioning - is dropping to levels last seen in the 1990s, the report said.

Provided free on the Android system, the app uses data from Brazil’s health ministry, people working in the indigenous health system, leaders from indigenous organizations and the COIAB network.

In the COVID-19 era, the increasing use of surgical robotics can enable patients to get minimally invasive procedures, while providing greater protection to the surgical team, when compared to manual minimally invasive surgery

The central and state governments and the private sector must come up with innovative solutions to make women a real part of the next phase of the growth story.

The lack of safe abortion facilities will have an impact on both health and family planning long after the coronavirus crisis is overcome, both in terms of unwanted pregnancies and unsafe abortions. Planning for this now is the only option

Factor in findings on infections, hospitalisation in policymaking

The visa was announced earlier, but the necessary parliamentary papers were moved on Tuesday, enabling its launch from August. A new, wider points-based immigration system is to come into effect from January 1.

Replicate MGNREGS in urban areas, enhance skill development at work, and invest in public health systems

Tedros said the UN health agency recently investigated the risk of mothers spreading the coronavirus to their newborns and concluded that the benefits of breastfeeding outweigh the risks of transmitting the virus, including among women with suspected or confirmed Covid-19.

Tedros was speaking after concerns have been raised that some countries including the United States could hoard any vaccines or drugs they develop to combat Covid-19, with poorer countries not getting access to the treatments they need.

The United Network for Organ Sharing, a nonprofit that coordinates transplantation in the United States, has no record of an organ transplant into a Covid-19 patient as of May 29, spokeswoman Anne Paschke said.

The study, published this week in the British Journal of Surgery, modelled the expected number of elective operations that would be put on hold in 190 countries during a 12-week peak of COVID-19 disruption.

If you are investing for long-term goals such your children’s education or your retirement, the current market phase should not affect you.

Prioritise controlling the spread of Covid-19, strengthening health services, and supporting each other to stay healthy

Whether the government decides to borrow more or raise revenues, it should confront these difficult choices using the key principles of public finance

Hundreds of Sydney-siders rushed into the waves at the city’s famous Bondi Beach on Tuesday as Australia took the first steps in easing coronavirus restrictions.

Owing to disruption in every sector, the country needs a calibrated and state-specific lockdown exit; doubling-down on food and cash transfers; and an overhaul of fiscal and monetary strategy

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