This World Cancer Day, explore how CAR-T cell therapy and AI are transforming cancer treatment, offering new hope for patients.The world of cancer treatment is on the verge of a profound transformation, driven by innovations at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and medical science. For years, cancer has remained one of the most complex … Read more
Niger is the first African country and fifth in the world to eliminate onchocerciasis, also known as ‘river blindness’, a parasitic disease causing blindness and suffering, as recognised by the World Health Organization (WHO).The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognised the efforts of Niger, a country in West Africa, in eliminating onchocerciasis — also known … Read more
Insurers are hopeful of a host of tax benefits, including concessions for the insurance and healthcare sectors, from the Union Budget 2025-26 to be unveiled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on February 1.SBI General Insurance MD and CEO Naveen Chandra Jha said that as India advances toward financial inclusivity and universal healthcare, the upcoming Budget … Read more
Bird Flu Wrecks Havoc In United States: The H5N1 bird flu virus has hit Georgia’s poultry industry, marking the first commercial case in the state.H5N1 Bird Flu Spreads In US: Highly infectious H5N1 virus, also known as the bird flu virus has tightened its grip on the United States. For the first time, Highly Pathogenic … Read more
Human Metapneumovirus: Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) official Dr Atul Goyal suggested taking general precautions against all respiratory infections New Delhi:A top official of the country’s repository of technical knowledge on medical issues has asked people not to panic over the spread of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China.Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) … Read more
The World Health Organization has urged China to share data on the origins of the Covid pandemic, five years on from its start in the city of Wuhan.”This is a moral and scientific imperative,” the WHO said in a statement to mark what it called the “milestone” anniversary.”Without transparency, sharing, and co-operation among countries, the … Read more
As we step into 2025, the healthcare market is poised for notable changes, influenced significantly by evolving lifestyle patterns. Increasing awareness about the impact of daily habits on health is encouraging people to adopt more proactive approaches to their well-being. This shift from focusing solely on treatment to emphasising prevention is gradually shaping the industry.Demand … Read more
KARACHI: The Federal Insurance Ombudsman, Mumtaz Ali Shah, has announced that the year 2025 will be observed as the “Year of Awareness” regarding insurance-related issues across the country.During an online conference with regional insurance officers, Mumtaz Ali Shah directed that all pending cases be resolved on an urgent basis by March next year. He stressed … Read more
Germans who are detained or in custody abroad receive support from consular officers. This consular support includes visits in prison, trying to obtain better detention conditions, monitoring trials and maintaining contact with family members.Now that the COVID‑19 pandemic is over, the number of Germans travelling abroad is steadily rising again. In 2025, our missions abroad … Read more
Tamil Nadu will continue its no-detention policy for students up to Class 8, countering the Centre’s decision allowing detainment for failing students in Classes 5 and 8. This move is seen as detrimental to underprivileged children seeking uninterrupted education Tamil Nadu will uphold its ‘no-detention policy’ for students up to Class 8, School Education Minister … Read more