Covid-19 spike: WHO asks countries to strengthen surveillance
New Delhi: The World Health Organisation (WHO) has urged countries in South-East Asia to strengthen surveillance in view of the increasing cases of respiratory diseases, including due to COVID-19 and its new sub-variant JN.1, and influenza. The WHO also urged people to take protective measures. “The COVID-19 virus continues to evolve, change, and circulate in […]
Heart Health Awareness: Empowering Lives Through Early Detection
By: Dr Akhil Kumar Rustagi The heart, a crucial organ in the body, plays a pivotal role by pumping oxygenated blood through the arteries and receiving deoxygenated blood through the veins. Various factors, including high blood pressure, atherosclerosis (plaque buildup in blood vessels), elevated blood sugar, and high cholesterol levels, place increased demands on the […]
The changing face of farming
By: K S S Pillai When I recently visited my wife’s village, I was taken aback by the changes that had taken place there. Her house was on the edge of a paddy field. A narrow canal used to flow fast through the middle of the field. Its water was clear, and there were several […]
How to keep physical, mental health on track during the holidays
By: Scott Lear With the festive season upon us, many people will be gathering with family and friends, whether it’s a workplace party, a friend’s get-together or a quiet night at home watching Christmas movies. While enjoyable, these events can disrupt your healthy lifestyle habits. A recent survey reported nearly 45 per cent of people […]
Jt. Director Union health Ministry attends VBSY camp at SDH Bhaderwah
DODA: A significant event, the Viksit Bharat Sankalp Yatra camp was organized on Sunday at Sub District Hospital (SDH) Bhaderwah. The chief guest for this notable occasion was Dr. Simmi Tiwari, Joint Director in the Ministry of Health, Government of India. Dr. Tiwari received a warm welcome upon her arrival at the hospital. In her […]
